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24  avril     12h55
Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?
Dan Milmo Global technology editor    Senate has voted to pass bill over Chinese owned video sharing app that Joe Biden is set to sign into lawSenate passes bill banning TikTok if owner does not sell itPresident Biden is set to sign into law a bill that requires TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the social media app’s US operations or...
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How soon can Tesla get its more affordable car to market?
Jack Simpson    Shares jump after carmaker says it is looking to accelerate production of lower price EVsTesla sees biggest revenue drop since but shares still surgeElectric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in Tesla’s plans to bring a more affordable electric vehicle to the market appear...
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I may be a troll but I’m not stupid’: super-stan Harry Daniels on singing loudly at Biden, Dua Lipa and Anna Wintour for clout
Alaina Demopoulos    Harry Daniels’s TikToks of him singing awkwardly at stars alternate between trolling and displays of love for celebrities but how does he do it Billie Eilish has run from him. Doja Cat stopped her security detail to allow for a sidewalk serenade of Paint the Town Red. Charli XCX let him sing a...
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Tesla sees biggest revenue drop since 2012 but company shares still surge
Kari Paul    Shares up despite dip in revenue and profits after company said it expects to release new vehicle models sooner than expectedTesla shares surged nearly in after hours trading on Tuesday after posting earnings results, despite a revenue miss for the first quarter of , a steep decline in...
22  avril     23h01
Paedophiles create nude AI images of children to extort from them, says charity
Dan Milmo Global technology editor    Internet Watch Foundation has found a manual on dark web encouraging criminals to use software tools that remove clothingPaedophiles are being urged to use artificial intelligence to create nude images of children to extort more extreme material from them, according to a child abuse charity.The...
23  avril     10h50
TechScape: No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama
Alex Hern    In this week’s newsletter: While Apple removed the platform from App Stores without a squeak of public protest, its battle with the EU rages on. Plus, how a ban in the US could change TikTok everywhere Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox Sign up for the full article hereAnother day,...
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Games are more important to Apple than ever’: what’s next for Apple Arcade?
Keith Stuart    The head of the company’s gaming subscription service explains its priorities as it anticipates the Vision Pro revolution, and tries to bring originality to a market still dominated by free to play mobile titlesWhen Apple launched its games subscription service, Arcade, in September , it drew a...
22  avril     17h00
Muting people on social media is fast and free and will change your life
Madeleine Aggeler    Experts say setting boundaries online creates a healthier digital environment and helps preserve your mental wellbeingI don’t generally believe in life hacks. As much as I’d love to imagine that one easy tweak could resurface my life like it’s a cracked tennis court, time and experience have shown...
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Manchester women: filmed by voyeurs and stalked online
Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent    Two friends tell their story for National Stalking Awareness Week, as police bring in new powers to protect victimsMaddy Laing and Phoebe Collin had not seen the camera pointing at them as they walked down a busy Manchester street last April.It was a warm spring day and the women were wearing...
20  avril     18h18
I was very nearly dead’: high achiever Martha Lane Fox is now on a mission to conquer mountains
James Tapper    After a car crash nearly killed her years ago, the dotcom entrepreneur is climbing three peaks to make , for charityEven to the able bodied, climbing Britain’s three highest peaks might seem like a test of resolve. But Martha Lane Fox has had operations, struggles with her balance,...
05  mars     12h30
Nothing Phone 2a review: a standout budget Android
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Funky design, fun software, decent performance and long battery life provide a lot of phone for the moneyLondon based tech firm Nothing’s latest Android attempts to shake up the budget phone market with something a little more interesting.Costing from A the Phone a aims to take the...
23  février     07h00
OnePlus 12 review: smartphone left behind by top rivals
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    A slick screen, top chip and long battery life are let down by lack of advanced AI and short support lifeOnePlus’s latest top phone can’t shake the feeling of being left behind by rivals.Even with a sleek appearance, speedy software and longer battery life the OnePlus is devoid of the much hyped...
12  février     07h00
Honor Magic V2 review: exquisite hardware let down by software
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Super premium phone tablet is the thinnest and lightest folder’ yet but compromises on cameraHonor’s Magic V is the best designed folding phone tablet yet. It feels just like a regular phone when closed but then opens up like a book to reveal a large, plush screen.Launched in China last year,...
05  février     07h00
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the Swiss army knife of phones, now with AI
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Titanium superphone has serious speed, battery life and unrivalled camera zoom but is ultra pricedSamsung’s latest smartphone packs a plethora of the latest flashy AI tools in an attempt to improve text, images, video and search with both hits and misses.The new Galaxy S Ultra comes equipped...
18  avril     10h45
Nothing Ear (a) review: cheaper, smaller, longer-lasting earbuds
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Funky transparent design backed by good sound and noise cancelling make these budget buds winnersThe tech firm Nothing’s latest set of cut price Bluetooth earbuds offer great sound and noise cancelling for an even more competitive price, while continuing to stand out from the crowd through cool...
11  avril     06h00
Fairphone Fairbuds review: ethically made earbuds with replaceable batteries
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Repairable electronics pioneer shows noise cancelling Bluetooth earbuds do not have to be disposableFairphone, the repairable and ethical electronics pioneer, is back with a pair of some of the first Bluetooth earbuds to make it so easy and cheap to replace their batteries that you can do it at...
09  avril     06h00
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: best-sounding noise-cancelling earbuds
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Quality earbuds with improved Bluetooth, great battery life, good controls and future proofed techSennheiser’s latest high end earbuds aim to retake the crown as the best sounding noise cancelling earbuds you can buy, with cutting edge chips, tricks and future proofed tech.The Momentum True...
08  avril     06h00
Apple MacBook Air M3 review: the laptop to beat
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor    Faster chip, tremendous battery life, premium touch points and a price cut make the best even betterApple’s latest MacBook Air adds more power to an already potent package while maintaining its very long battery life and coming at a lower price than its predecessor.The model ships with Apple’s...
24  avril     13h00
TopSpin 2K25 review - game, set and match to an engrossing tennis sim
Keith Stuart    PC, PS , Xbox; K GamesWhether you’re playing as a real life pro or your own wacky avatar, this subtly calibrated title will have you perfecting your lobs and dropshots for hoursTennis is one of those sports that has only been intermittently well served by video games. The odd major series comes...
21  avril     07h00
The Game Boy at 35: a portal to other magical worlds
Keza MacDonald    The handheld console introduced millions to the joy of video games, and remains one of the best selling consoles everOn April , , Nintendo released a chunky grey game playing rectangle to stores in Japan. It’s fair to say that nobody expected much of it. Internally, at Nintendo’s Kyoto HQ,...
19  avril     11h54
Success of Fallout proves video game adaptations have gone mainstream
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent    As the show becomes a global hit and is renewed for a second season, experts say game adaptations are the new superhero moviesIn the first few days of its release, Fallout the Prime Video adaptation of the post apocalyptic video game franchise has become a hit with global audiences, shooting to...
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I was trying to create the sound of a really warm hug’: the poignant story behind Monument Valley 2’s music
Dom Peppiatt    Todd Baker composed the soundtrack for the indie puzzler as he was living through the loss of his mother. On the series’ th anniversary, he reflects on the experience The part where the mother and child are separated on a red mountain, in a level quite early on in the game where you have to get...
18  avril     10h51
Reigns Beyond review - sci-fi silliness meets rock band road trip
Keza MacDonald    iPad iPhone, Nintendo Switch version tested , PC; Nerial Devolver DigitalQuick witted and hilarious, this madcap band tour space caper is sold short by its premiseYou may remember the Reigns series from its excellent Game of Thrones tie in: its signature is Tinder esque card swiping, where you...
12  avril     15h00
You can make songs in seconds with Suno AI. We test if they’re actually good - video
Lisa Favazzo Matilda Boseley    Social media reporter Matilda Boseley reacts to songs made with Suno AI, a new AI music generator. Like other paying users, Guardian Australia now owns the rights to these songs. But is this technology actually good enough to threaten the livelihoods of musicians Spoiler alert: it’s no worse than...
25  mars     17h26
Chinese ’state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks, says Oliver Dowden - video
   Oliver Dowden, the deputy prime minister, has said Chinese state affiliated actors have been involved in two cyber attacks on the UK, including the hacking of the Electoral Commission, and attacks aimed at parliamentarians. Dowden said the Foreign Office would summon China’s ambassador to account...
22  mars     00h37
US government sues Apple in landmark iPhone monopoly lawsuit - video
   The US government filed a sprawling antitrust case against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has illegally prevented competition by restricting access to its software and hardware. ’Apple has maintained its power not because of its superiority, but because of its unlawful exclusionary behavior,’...