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Top Technology & AI News – April 21, 2025


Humanoid workers and surveillance buggies: ‘embodied AI’ is reshaping daily life in China

By Guardian staff | April 21, 2025

A drone operated by Meituan, descends on a landing pad on a rooftop of a shopping mall on April 03, 2025 in Shenzhen, China.

China’s leaders see artificial intelligence as key to upgrading military strength, solving problems created by a shrinking workforce, and a source of national pride.

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Drones could deliver NHS medical supplies under UK regulation changes

By Guardian staff | April 21, 2025

An NHS drone

New UK regulations could allow drones to deliver NHS medical supplies, potentially transforming healthcare logistics and delivery speed.

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Views of TikTok posts with electronic music outgrow those using indie

By Guardian staff | April 20, 2025

Close-up of an iPhone with the TikTok app open

TikTok posts featuring electronic music are now surpassing those using indie tracks in terms of views, reflecting changing music trends on the platform.

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Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children’s commissioner for England

By Guardian staff | April 20, 2025

Child uses smartphone

The children’s commissioner for England urges parents to make difficult decisions regarding their children’s smartphone use amid growing concerns over digital wellbeing.

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British firms urged to hold video or in-person interviews amid North Korea job scam

By Guardian staff | April 20, 2025

A woman sits at a desk while looking at a printed CV and conducting a video job interview on a laptop

UK companies are being advised to conduct video or in-person interviews to avoid falling victim to job scams linked to North Korea.

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It’s not too late to stop Trump and the tech broligarchy from controlling our lives, but we must act now

By Carole Cadwalladr | April 20, 2025

Carole Cadwalladr

Carole Cadwalladr warns of the growing influence of tech giants and political figures, urging immediate action to prevent a digital coup.

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Be a sim-only saver: could you join the phone users shunning bundles?

By Guardian staff | April 21, 2025

A young woman looking in the window at the display of a mobile phone shop

A growing number of phone users are opting for sim-only deals, shunning traditional bundles to save money and gain flexibility.

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How to split the bill without causing long-term divisions

By Guardian staff | April 21, 2025

A colourful illustration depicts six arms and hands pinging their bank cards against a portable payment terminal

Advice on how to split bills among friends and family without creating financial or emotional rifts.

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Looking for the last human place on the internet? Try Google Maps

By Guardian staff | April 20, 2025

‘Some Google Maps discoveries feel like stumbling into someone else’s private joke.’

Exploring how Google Maps has become a unique digital space for human curiosity and connection in an increasingly algorithm-driven internet.

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This un-American life: can you really divest yourself of everything from the US?

By Guardian staff | April 19, 2025

Jeremy Ettinghausen shot by Pål Hansen for Saturday magazine. Set styling: Lee Flude

A look at the challenges and realities of trying to remove all US-made products and services from daily life.

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Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner

By Guardian staff | April 15, 2025

Google Pixel 9a laying screen down on a wooden table showing its coloured back.

Google’s Pixel 9a offers impressive features at a budget-friendly price, making it a strong contender in the Android market.

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Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera

By Guardian staff | March 17, 2025

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review showing the back of the phone with camera cluster and transparent design.

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out with its unique design and a real zoom camera, offering solid performance in the mid-range segment.

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iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

By Guardian staff | March 11, 2025

Apple iPhone 16e in white stood up showing the back glass.

Apple’s iPhone 16e delivers essential features at a lower price point, making it the most affordable new iPhone in the lineup.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The smallest top-tier Android left

By Guardian staff | February 21, 2025

Samsung Galaxy S25 showing the lockscreen held in a hand above a table.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is now the smallest flagship Android phone available, offering top-tier performance in a compact form.

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Apple iPad Air M3 review: The premium tablet to beat

By Guardian staff | April 17, 2025