technology
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Uber's sexual harassment case shines light on a startup's culture of defianceFrom questionable labor practices to rejections of transportation laws, critics say Uber built its service through a culture of defiance and a ‘pattern of arrogance’
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Still buzzing: the people using pagers in 2017Britain will soon be down to just one paging provider, but for the nation’s paramedics, lifeboat crews and birdwatchers the devices remain essential kit
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Tax barrister plans to take Uber to court over alleged £20m black holeJolyon Maugham QC says he is preparing to submit case to high court claiming taxi app company should be paying VAT on fares -
Finstagram – a secret Instagram account to post ugly selfiesUsers of the app, sick of prying parents and having to look perfect, are creating private secondary profiles where they can just be themselves. It’s a real #nofilter
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Facebook clones Snapchat again with WhatsApp Status and Direct PhotosFor those keeping count, we’re up to 17 copies, acquisition attempts, or inspirations
privacy
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If Trump hates leaks, he needs to give up his phoneThe leader of the free world’s ‘invincible ignorance’ about cybersecurity is worrying in the extreme
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Yahoo issues new warning of potentially malicious activity on accountsHackers potentially accessed accounts between 2015 and 2016, and the warning comes two months after saying data from 1bn users was compromised in 2013
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opinion & analysis
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If Zuckerberg wants to rule the world, does he even need to be president?The Facebook CEO’s 5,700 word post advocated a strong civil society and ended quoting Lincoln. Is he pitching for office, or already an unofficial Potus?
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Mark Zuckerberg's letter annotated: what he said and what he didn'tAlex Hern analyses the Facebook founder’s 5,700-word mission statement on the goals of Facebook and highlights what he really meant and what he left out
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Twitter should be flying higher with Donald Trump's loyaltySocial media giant is failing to capitalise on US president’s use and is reluctant to make deep cuts needed to turn a profit
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Despite Snapchat's IPO, it's not just another Silicon Valley tech titanSocial media start-up is following a familiar path, but attitude to tax and reluctance to be ‘creepy’ set it apart from its peers
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Creative England Future Leaders list revealedThe list recognises businesses for their services to creativity and innovation and includes startups in the film, tech and gaming industries
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Minister tells industries to increase representation of disabled peoplePenny Mordaunt appoints ‘sector champions’ to improve experiences of people with disabilities in industries including fashion and gaming
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Horizon: Zero Dawn review – a stunning but barely evolved RPG contradictionIts hunter/gatherer gameplay hasn’t moved on from Far Cry and Tomb Raider, but Zero Dawn sets a new visual benchmark
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New Zealand startup offers unlimited holiday and profit share to attract workersGaming company Rocketwerkz claims staff focus better when not stressed by issues that need attention outside the workplace
inside Silicon Valley
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The Facebook founder could yet lead other tech titans into the arena of public life. But they would need a whole new set of skillsMark Zuckerberg rules his empire but politics is another country
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Vanishing point: the rise of the invisible computer - podcastFor decades, computers have got smaller and more powerful, enabling huge scientific progress. But this can’t go on for ever. What happens when they stop shrinking?
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Meet the rightwing power players lurking beneath Silicon Valley's liberal facadeDespite promoting an image of innovative iconoclasm, outside the spotlight a cadre of powerful tech figures are planting themselves in Trump’s corner
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Facebook, Apple and Google pen letter opposing Trump's travel banA draft letter co-authored by Silicon Valley heavyweights highlights how immigration supports entrepreneurship and corporate America
reviews
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The week in radio: The Rise of the Robots; I, Robot; In Our Time: John ClareIsaac Asimov’s prophetic play and Adam Rutherford’s The Rise of the Robots revealed that our fear of machines is nothing new
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Marshall Mid Bluetooth headphones review: sound that will rock youSimple rock-styling, good controls, excellent battery life and great sound, make these relatively compact on-ear wireless headphones worth a listen
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devices
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WearablesWearablesFitness trackers are pointless, especially when you’re only walking to the kitchen for another bacon sandwich
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Internet of thingsInternet of thingsKapow! Amazon’s Alexa has learned new words – and she’s more nerdy than everAn update has added more geeky in-jokes and references to the e-commerce giant’s AI assistant, from ‘Cowabunga’ to ‘Great Scott!’
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SmartphonesSmartphonesHands-on with the 01: the ‘dimensioning instrument’ that can measure any objectA pen-like device linked to a smartphone app, this gadget claims to be more accurate than a ruler – but will it go the distance?
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TabletsTabletsMicrosoft raises prices of some PCs by up to £400 due to BrexitMove follows Apple and Sonos rises, with cost of Surface and Surface Book computers increasing by 15%
in depth
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'Prejudices play out in the ratings we give' – the myth of digital equalitySharing apps – from Airbnb to Uber – were supposed to make services open to everyone. But real-life discrimination can be exacerbated in an economy where we are vulnerable to others’ biases
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Typical Nintendo: there's already a game too big for the Switch hard drive