technology
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Fury at 'Bodega' tech startup that aims to put corner shops out of businessBodega, which markets glorified vending machines where users can buy groceries, boasts: ‘Eventually, centralized shopping locations won’t be necessary’ -
US government bans agencies from using Kaspersky software over spying fearsFederal agencies have been barred from using cybersecurity software made by Kaspersky Lab over fears the firm has ties to state-sponsored spying programs
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From Silk Road to ATMs: the history of BitcoinThe digital currency lost 10% of its value after the JP Morgan boss described it as fraud – but it has come a long way since it was started in 2009 -
Amazon and eBay turning blind eye to VAT evasion, say MPsOnline marketplaces face criticism from public accounts committee over foreign sellers misusing their platforms -
What is wireless charging and do I need it?Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone X come with wireless charging, so there’s no need to reach for a cable any more. How does it work, what supports it and is it any faster?
news
privacy
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Equifax hack: credit monitoring company criticized for poor responseCustomers and security experts say response to breach that exposed personal data of 143 million Americans has been disorderly and under-resourced
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Why do big hacks happen? Blame Big DataThe Equifax hack, which exposed 143 million people, is a reminder that data companies have too much power
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opinion & analysis
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Apple: expect a radical iPhone redesign for its 10th anniversaryOn 12 September Tim Cook’s company will hold its first event at the new Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. Here’s what they will (probably) talk about
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Augmented reality: Apple and Google's next battlegroundThe two biggest players in smartphone software are pitching to win the war for AR. But will Ikea and Pokémon Go be enough to get consumers on board?
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Dara Khosrowshahi: who is the man chosen as Uber’s next CEO?During his 12 years with Expedia it became a dominant name in the travel industry, but it will be a major challenge to steady Uber’s ship
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Vanishing app: Snapchat struggles as Facebook bites backLosses are steep and user growth is anaemic leaving investors fearful the latest ‘new Facebook’ has run out of steam
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PewDiePie apologises for racial slur: 'I'm just an idiot'Felix Kjellberg, the highest-paid YouTuber in 2016, says he learned nothing from previous racist controversies and that ‘there are no excuses for it’
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PewDiePie must not be excused. Using the N-word is never OKIt’s simple: racism isn’t funny. It’s time the games industry showed it understands this by rejecting the YouTube megastar
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PewDiePie: YouTube megastar's N-word outburst sparks developer backlashGames developer Campo Santo files copyright takedown requests against Felix Kjellberg after racist comment, and urges others to follow suit
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Games reviews roundup: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice; Matterfall; Troll and IMental illness is addressed through Norse mythology, the run’n’gun format gets an exciting reboot, but a quest with a troll proves an unplayable mess
inside Silicon Valley
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A startup wants to replace corner stores. What does your local shop mean to you?Two ex-Google employees have said they want their new startup, Bodega, to replace corner shops. Share photos and stories of your favorite corner shops and the people who work there
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Why workers’ rights don’t matter in Silicon ValleyThe leaders of the world’s biggest technology companies are liberal on social issues and trade, but anti-union and anti-regulation
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If Mark Zuckerberg runs for president, will Facebook help him win?Facebook can shift elections. That’s why, with rumors swirling that the social media CEO might run, transparency is needed now more than ever
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Bunk beds, roaches and nerdy geniuses: my year in a Silicon Valley hacker houseThe lives of tech entrepreneurs aren’t always as glamorous as they’re made out to be, as I learned living among them on a dangerous San Francisco street
reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: a greatest hits package from the godfather of phabletsIts fingerprint scanner is awkwardly placed and its very expensive, but the battery, screen, camera and stylus are the best on the market
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D review – Arnie's sci-fi scorcher is still stylish, but is it essential?James Cameron’s smash-hit sequel gains a dimension and loses none of its splendour, but questions over whether it was truly necessary remain
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devices
in depth
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Is Elon Musk's plan for a road network beneath LA more than a pipe dream?Cities attract wild ideas, from Qinhuangdao’s straddling bus to London’s bike lanes in the sky. As Musk’s Boring Company starts tunnelling, could his plans for underground roads and Hyperloop trains prove the doubters wrong?
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Bitcoin is a fraud that will blow up, says JP Morgan boss