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<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook is the latest high-profile suitor to be interested in buying Manchester United, according to reports</p>
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Why it could make sense for Apple to buy Man United

The US tech company has recently branched out to become a destination for sports entertainment

<p>The future of diplomacy may well be in the hands of bots </p>
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Meta’s tricksy AI beats humans in a war game

Meta’s AI not only plays better than most humans, it does so without them knowing it’s just a bot.

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San Francisco police seeking approval to kill suspects using robots

A proposal allowing police to deploy droids with lethal force will be voted on next week.

Gaming

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet break sales records just days after release

The popular new game has racked up a three-day sales record for any Nintendo software.

Gaming

10 of the best gamers to follow on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok

From the hottest live-stream channels on Twitch to the most engaging users on YouTube and TikTok, this is who to folllow if you want to up your game

Tech

Tesla’s full self-driving beta rolled out to everyone in North America

FSD is the most high-tech option of the electric car company’s advanced driver assistance features

Science

Spaceport launching UK’s first vertical rocket ahead of building schedule

Rocket stage testing is expected to begin early next year at SaxaVord on Unst, Shetland.
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The Fiesta’s over, so is it finally time to go electric?

It’s the end of an era. But, asks energy and net zero expert Melissa Gander, does this signal EVs are finally being taken seriously?

Science

New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs

Researchers are exploring whether focussing on a specific cell type can be used to effectively prevent the cancer from forming or progressing.
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Tech firms could be forced to hand children’s data to bereaved parents

Amendments to the Online Safety Bill are to be tabled in the House of Lords by Baroness Beeban Kidron when the delayed legislation returns.
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Best social-media platforms to try out if Musk’s Twitter shuts down

Elon Musk's takeover has brought Twitter to the brink, pushing some users to start looking elsewhere. Here are our top picks for 2022

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David Attenborough’s VR series ‘Conquest of the Skies’ is out now

The 3D documentary immerses viewers in the history of flying creatures, from dinosaurs to hummingbirds.

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Competition regulator launches investigation into Apple and Google ‘duopoly’

The Competition and Markets Authority said it would investigate the tech giants’ dominance of mobile ecosystems, including browsers and app stores.
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Elon Musk delays Twitter Blue verified badge relaunch

Brands and celebrities have been impersonated by troll accounts and a number of major companies have reportedly suspended advertising on Twitter

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Hive social network nabs one million users amid Twitter turmoil

The hot app offers features familiar from Twitter, Instagram and even MySpace

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Ericsson pledges ‘multi-million pound’ UK investment for 6G research

The firm has committed to creating a new research unit to look into the connectivity capabilities of 6G.
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Instagram testing removal of messaging button for teens

More restrictive privacy settings will also be added by default for teen users.

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New Suzuki S-Cross with traditional values

Replacement compact SUV with old school appeal

Gaming

Sony and Honda could put a PS5 in future EVs

Sony claims the first cars to feature its latest console could arrive by 2025.

Gaming

How to play Google’s World Cup mini game

You can take on other players by scoring goals against an animated goalie in Goggle doodle’s game.

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Ex-Waze CEO is making a Twitter rival to make you smarter, not angry

Post is a new social-media site that could offer an antidote to the chaos of Twitter.

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After reinstating Donald Trump, who else might Twitter let back in?

Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been reinstated. Who else might follow?

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Can you use Apple AirPods as hearing aids?

Study suggests AirPods show promise for those with hearing loss

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Intel says it can separate living people from deepfakes in real time

Intel FakeCatcher attempts to separate real videos from deepfakes in real-time using skin analysis.

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How to use Apple’s new look iCloud.com website

Apple has revamped iCloud for the web to make it resemble an iPad home screen. Here’s how to use it to access your files, photos, and even get work done.

Gaming

You can now try the most expensive video game ever made for free

As Star Citizen’s crowdfunding total tips more than $500 million, the game goes free-to-play for a limited period.

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FTX implosion shows need for crypto regulation – Bank of England’s Cunliffe

The deputy governor added that FTX’s demise has not weakened appetite at the central bank and the UK Treasury for a potential digital currency.
Science

Antibiotic resistance: 150 serious infections occur per day in England

Resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites mutate and no longer respond to the medicines designed to treat them.
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David Attenborough features in VR experience at Westfield White City

People can experience the evolution of flight first-hand in a free pop-up in White City, West London

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Brits are sitting on 15 million unused phones

Virgin Media O2 research finds Brits are sat on a mountain of unloved technology. Here’s how to start that big clearout.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is first to reach 500 million followers on Instagram

This makes the world-famous footballer the most followed person on Instagram.

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Twitter confirms 140 redundancies in Ireland

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar declined to speculate on whether more losses could be coming.
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Google’s Wing is testing drone deliveries in Ireland

The drones will be dropping free gifts off to locals in the north Dublin suburb of Lusk as part of a trial.

Gaming

Pokemon Scarlet/ Violet review, 3*: promising, but drops the Pokéball

The franchise takes a big leap in the right direction - but doesn’t quite stick the landing

Gaming

PETA wants a God of War Ragnarok mode without violence against animals

The game’s creative director has responded to claims that it depicts cruelty against animals.

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Facebook wants you to stop oversharing in your profile

Political views, religion, and sexual-orientation fields are all being scrubbed from Facebook profiles.

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Tech worker union demands talks with Twitter over treatment of UK staff

Prospect has written to the tech giant over concerns around Elon Musk’s restructuring of the company.
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Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator arrested for suspected insider trading

Insider trading is the buying and selling of stocks with confidential or non-public information, usually with the intention to make money, and is illegal in Japan.

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Podcast: Twitter ‘sabotage alert’ shuts offices

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