technology
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How can I remove a ransomware infection?Kevin’s laptop has been hijacked by ransomware. He has no files worth paying for, but he wants to keep using his PC -
A 'virtual reality' is what artists and philosophers have always grappled withMark Zuckerberg says VR will capture human experiences like never before – but is it really superior to what writers and artists achieved centuries ago?
privacy
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Donald Trump to Russia: hack and publish Hillary Clinton's 'missing' emailsRepublican nominee simultaneously seeks to distance himself from Vladimir Putin as Clinton campaign accuses Russia of interfering with US election
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US believes Russian hackers are behind Democratic National Committee leakGrowing consensus within Obama administration is that Russians infiltrated DNC but there is less certainty that Vladimir Putin’s government is responsible
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analysis & opinion
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Alphabet's revenue up to $21.5bn off the back of mobile and video adsThe strong growth suggests that Google is successfully navigating the transition from desktop ads – its traditional strength – to mobile ads
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Amazon Web Services booms as revenues hit $2.9bn in second quarterThe company’s cloud services business combined with a surge in Prime subscriptions to increase revenue 31% year on year
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Pokémon Go player crashes car into school while playing gameAustralian police say 19-year-old likely to be charged after he drove into a school building while trying to catch a creature in the popular mobile app
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reviews
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Gazelle Van Stael: bike previewThis new frame from the great Dutch bike builder is a winning combination of retro styling and modern technology, says Martin Love
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Pinpoint: How GPS Is Changing Our World by Greg Milner – reviewThe story of GPS and its impact on our natural homing instinct is both fascinating and unsettling
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devices
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WearablesWearablesDon't be a 'leash parent': virtually tether your kid to your phone with a wristbandKiLife has created two wearable devices that use apps and Bluetooth to track a child’s distance from a parent and emit a 95-decibel siren if they stray too far
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SmartphonesSmartphonesGoogle rolls out family sharing in Google PlayFamily Library will allow up to six people to share content and payment options, with purchase approval for children
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Internet of thingsInternet of thingsAmerica's broken digital copyright law is about to be challenged in courtThe Electronic Frontier Foundation is suing the US government over ‘unconstitutional’ use of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
in depth
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Elder care on-demand: why tech is setting its sights on your parentsConventional wisdom says apps aren’t for old people. But that may change as tech startups take on a sizable need: caring for elderly relatives
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spotlight
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Dyson Hot + Cool AM09 review: the world's best heater fan?Arguably the best small heater fan available, Dyson’s newest innovation is powerful and very beautiful – but comes with a hefty price tag
From virtual communities to real-life enterprises … How Kickstarter generated more than $5bn