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Big hacks raise questions about why troves of valuable data remain online for years. What are the rules on this? And how easy is it to hit delete on your digital details? Sensitive information about medical procedures and treatment history. Passport details….
The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft’s $US69 billion ($102 billion) acquisition of Activision Blizzard, saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm competition. The commission voted 3-1 in favour of the complaint, which…
Since becoming 'chief Twit', Elon Musk has ruffled plenty of feathers—not least among Twitter users. But one group in particular is growing impatient with his focus on his newly-acquired social media platform. Investors at Musk's electric car company, Tesla, are said to…
Bookmark We have more newsletters With more than 6 million CCTV cameras, the UK is still the second most snooped-on nation on Earth, beaten only by China. That's perhaps why a team of Chinese researchers have created an affordable jacket designed to…
The Grinch has arrived early for Christmas this year—and it's not Jim Carrey. Instead, dastardly cybercriminals are spreading Christmas cheer in the form of a scam text which can steal thousands of pounds from victims. Targets are sent a message informing them…
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Screen addiction is at an all time high. According to a study by One Poll, 16% of smartphone owners say they can't go more than 20 minutes without looking at their phone. Endless scrolling means we're constantly sucked back into the world…
Six years after Snapchat first introduced 3D Bitmoji avatars, it looks like Meta has finally caught up—by giving WhatsApp users the option of making their own personalised 3D doppelgangers. The popular encrypted messaging app has today launched its 'Avatars' feature, which allows…
It's another day and another public spat for Elon Musk—as he takes on San Francisco city authorities for investigating a number of bedrooms he set up at Twitter HQ. San Francisco building inspectors are probing Twitter for violating planning permission, as it…