Apple seeks to appeal against £1.5bn ruling it overcharged UK customers


2025-12-26
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If Apple’s appeal fails, every person in the UK who made App Store purchases between 2015 and 2024 could be entitled to compensation after a £1.5bn ruling found the company overcharged customers.

AI boom adds more than half a trillion dollars to wealth of US tech barons in 2025


2025-12-26
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The surge in artificial intelligence has added over $500 billion to the combined wealth of leading US technology billionaires in 2025.

‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app


2025-12-27
Mistle thrush perched in pyracantha bush on an industrial estate in Deeside, north Wales
The Merlin app, powered by AI, is helping users identify bird species by their songs, fostering a deeper connection with nature.

UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’


2025-12-26
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A UK campaigner targeted by Donald Trump has accused major technology companies of prioritizing profit over social responsibility.

‘A gamechanger’: 200,000 UK small businesses sign up to TikTok Shop


2025-12-24
TikTok Shop, which launched in the UK in 2021, recorded its biggest sales day in the UK on Black Friday, with 27 items sold every second.
TikTok Shop has become a major platform for UK small businesses, with 200,000 signing up and record sales on Black Friday.

Our king, our priest, our feudal lord – how AI is taking us back to the dark ages

Joseph de Weck
2025-12-26
Joseph de Weck
The rise of AI is prompting concerns about a return to centralized power and diminished individual agency, echoing feudal structures of the past.

Elon Musk, AI and the antichrist: the biggest tech stories of 2025


2025-12-22
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A look back at the most significant technology stories of 2025, including developments in AI and the influence of tech leaders like Elon Musk.

From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet


2025-12-27
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The internet has been flooded with bizarre and viral AI-generated content, from shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors, raising questions about digital culture.

The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US


2025-12-27
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A roundup of the best after-Christmas sales in the US, featuring deals on a variety of products.

The best electric blankets and heated throws in the UK, tried and tested to keep you toasty for less


2024-12-27
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Reviews and recommendations for the best electric blankets and heated throws available in the UK.

The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for you, according to our expert


2025-02-13
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An expert guide to choosing the best Apple iPhone for your needs in 2025.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: Dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone


2025-10-30
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold stood up while partially closed on a wooden table.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold offers improved durability and dust resistance, making it a standout among foldable phones.

iPhone 17 review: The Apple smartphone to get this year


2025-10-22
An Apple iPhone 17 pictured on a wooden table showing its lockscreen.
The iPhone 17 is highlighted as the top Apple smartphone to buy in 2025, with new features and improvements.

iPhone Air review: Apple’s pursuit of absolute thinness


2025-10-15
Apple iPhone Air review showing the lockscreen held  in a hand.
Apple’s iPhone Air is reviewed for its ultra-thin design and the trade-offs involved in achieving it.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Different looks but still all about the zoom


2025-10-08
Apple iPhone 17 Pro review showing the aluminium and glass back back stood up on a table.
The iPhone 17 Pro stands out for its camera zoom capabilities and new design, according to this review.

Apple Watch SE 3 review: The bargain smartwatch for iPhone


2025-11-04
A 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 showing the flux watch face on a male wrist.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is praised as a budget-friendly smartwatch option for iPhone users.

Oakley Meta Vanguard review: Fantastic AI running glasses linked to Garmin


2025-11-03