technology
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Uber's change of tone bodes well for future in London, says mayorSadiq Khan contrasts apology from global CEO with management of Uber London, whose licence TfL has refused to renew
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Google Pixel Buds: is Babel fish dream of in-ear translation now a reality?AI powered translation piped through wireless earbuds is another big step towards the removal of the language barrier -
iPhone 8 Plus: Apple looking into reports of batteries bursting out of smartphonesReports spanning Asia, North America and Europe show swelling batteries pushing the screens out of Apple’s big new device -
Google launches new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones - videoIn direct challenge to Apple, Google’s new high-end smartphones have 64GB of storage, front-facing speakers and 12-megapixel cameras supported by machine-learning
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Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: an AI-infused challenge to the iPhoneIn direct challenge to Apple, Google’s new high-end smartphones have 64GB of storage, front-facing speakers and 12-megapixel cameras supported by machine-learning
news
privacy
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Yahoo says all of its 3bn accounts were affected by 2013 hackingThe company said last December that data from more than 1bn user accounts was compromised in the largest breach in history, but is now tripling that figure
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'No law can fix stupid': Congress slams former Equifax CEO for data hackRichard Smith offered apologies in testimony before House and Senate panels reviewing data breach that affected an estimated 145 million Americans
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opinion & analysis
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Pixel 2: what does Google need to do if it wants to beat Apple's iPhone?Company could become big player in smartphone-making with acquisition of part of HTC and forthcoming Pixel 2 launch – but it’s still got a long way to go
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Uber clashes with regulators in cities around the worldFrom Europe to north America, the ride-hailing company has run into trouble with authorities over falling foul of rules
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Dyson: industry experts cast doubt on electric car projectInsiders say building an EV from scratch by 2020 is a huge ask in industry saddled with vast engineering, manufacturing and regulatory hurdles
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What does Google want with HTC's smartphone business?Google is acquiring a $1bn chunk of HTC’s smartphone arm, including 2,000 employees and access to intellectual property, as it bets big on hardware
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Anime: the 10 must-watch films and TV shows for video game loversThese titles bridge the gap between anime and game culture, from Ghost in the Shell and Dragon Ball to lesser known names Ah! My Goddess and Initial D
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There’s a copycat killer on the looseDevelopers can’t copyright a game’s mechanics, as the team behind the phenomenally successful PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds have learned to their cost
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Games developers raise funds to get people with disabilities back into gamingThe gamers’ charity SpecialEffect is holding One Special Day, a day-long fundraising drive to help people with disabilities get back into the video games they love
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Red Dead Redemption 2: eight things we learned from the new trailerThe sequel to the much-loved western adventure is actually a prequel, offers an even bigger world than the last game and now contains crocodiles
inside Silicon Valley
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More than 70% of US fears robots taking over our lives, survey findsAs Silicon Valley heralds progress on self-driving cars and robot carers, much of the rest of the country is worried about machines taking control of human tasks
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Black and Latino representation in Silicon Valley has declined, study showsNew study exposes persistent racial prejudice in tech, suggesting people of color are widely marginalized and denied career opportunities
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Deus ex machina: former Google engineer is developing an AI godWay of the Future, a religious group founded by Anthony Levandowski, wants to create a deity based on artificial intelligence for the betterment of society
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Mark Zuckerberg: I regret ridiculing fears over Facebook's effect on electionFacebook founder, who called it ‘crazy’ to suggest misinformation on site affected voters, describes change of heart as company provides ad content to Congress
reviews
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iPhone 8 Plus review: still massive – but not in a good wayApple’s chunky phablet stands out like a sore thumb against its ever-more sleek rivals, and not even its decent camera and battery life can save it
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iPhone 8 review: so this is what good battery life feels likeApple might have phoned in the design again, but an improved power supply, wireless charging and a cracking camera save it. But is it worth £700?
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devices
in depth
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Did Russia fake black activism on Facebook to sow division in the US?The popular ‘Blacktivist’ account claimed to be a force for community organizing. Now it looks to have been part of Russia’s effort to influence politics
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Which is the best desktop PC for photo editing?