technology
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Huawei P9 Plus review: high-class phablet held back by sub-par softwareChinese firm’s super-sized flagship is great, with fun camera, excellent selfies, snappy performance and solid battery life - it’s just a shame about the customised Android -
Antisemitism watchdog adds (((echo))) symbol to hate list after Jews targetedSymbol is ‘online equivalent of taunting someone verbally’, says US watchdog the Anti-Defamation League chief, days after Google removes antisemitic Chrome extension -
Most 18-year-olds say young people at risk online, Unicef poll findsUnicef presses governments to better protect young people as international survey finds most 18-year-olds say friends take risks online
in depth
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Man v machine: can computers cook, write and paint better than us?Artificial intelligence can now win a game, recognise your face, even appeal against your parking ticket. But can it do the stuff even humans find tricky?
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reviews
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Cannondale Slate 105: bike previewEqually at home on tarmac and trail, this unusual hybrid from America offers the best of both biking worlds
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Nest Learning Thermostat third-gen: the simple, effective heating gadgetSmart home heating aid learns your schedule, turns off when you leave the house and increases energy efficiency with upgraded screen and workings
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How I connected with my autistic son through video gamesA PlayStation game opened up a liberating world of play, interaction and co-operation for Keith Stuart and his young son
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opinion
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Why Google’s fair use victory over Oracle mattersHad Oracle won instead, a cascade of liability could have meant every Android phone owner in the world was breaching copyright law
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The three big reasons Windows 10 tablets don't cut itMicrosoft needs to fix battery life, screen and app issues if Windows 10 tablets are to compete with Android or the iPad
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on this site
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Microsoft is killing off Windows Live Mail – what should I do?Microsoft has announced its email program will stop working with services including Hotmail, Live Mail, MSN Mail and Outlook.com
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Keep calm and comment on – Chips with Everything podcastWe venture below the line and ask the question – why are commenters so mean?
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10 quick questions about installing Windows 10 – and how to block itThe majority of the questions sent to Ask Jack are about Windows 10. Here are 10 recent ones, plus a bonus: how to stop or block the upgrade
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Our new tech podcast: an updateOur new technology podcast, Chips With Everything, is coming next week
gadgets
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10 of the best cookery apps for iPhone, iPad and AndroidFrom soups and stews to roasts, vegetarian and vegan meals – here are some of the most helpful apps to get you cooking
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Did you know you can add more fingerprints to your phone? Here's howMake unlocking your smartphone even smarter by preparing for those times when you have sticky or wet digits
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Five of the best tabletsThe new generation of mobile computers are powerful, sleek and able to cope with the demands of both work and play. We tried and tested some of the frontrunners
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Apple pushes out update to fix iPhone broken-links bugiOS 9.3.1 update should fix bug and make URLs on affected iPhone and iPads work again after disruption of Universal Links system by errant third-party apps
New algorithm-driven Instagram feed rolled out to the dismay of users