Technology

On the trail of the dotcom queen: how Julie Meyer left a pattern of unpaid bills, missing funds and broken dreams in her wake

Investigation: The entrepreneur was once the toast of London’s tech scene, a ‘global leader of tomorrow’ who starred on Dragons’ Den and promised untold riches for the startups she championed. But ...

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‘They kill games, we fight back’: the activists campaigning to keep video games playable

When a company decided to shut down an online game’s servers, there wasn’t much the players who had bought that title could do – until a group called Stop Killing Games began lobbying for new consu...

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Don’t wait for Prime Day. We found the 31 best early deals from Amazon and its competitors

Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more, including much-loved brands such as Anyday and CarawaySign up for the Filter US newsl...

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The malignant rise of OnlyFans managers: ‘It’s exploiting. It’s grooming. It’s predatory’

As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earningsMarkuss Hussle wan...

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales review – a playable love letter to Zelda

PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square EnixUpbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and princess-saving is an absolute blast to ...

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Fears for Xbox as it puts its developers on the chopping block once again

After the billion-dollar company’s leaders sent staff a memo saying the brand had ‘over-extended’, game studios may be in the firing lineDon’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up h...

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Gig workers are endlessly exploited. AI could make more of us share their fate

As companies integrate AI and hire fewer employees, a shift toward a ‘gig economy’ will commenceIn 2024, the buy-now-pay-later company Klarna announced that it would cut hundreds of customer servic...

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‘A neoliberal nightmare’: my ride on the Vegas Loop – Elon Musk’s answer to traffic jams

Ten years ago, after complaining that traffic was ‘driving him nuts’, Musk’s Boring Company began building underground tunnels to ease congestion on the roads. Did he overpromise and underdeliver?I...

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13 Father’s Day gadget gifts your dad won’t stop talking about, based on raves from real dads

Skip the token tie and get him a gift he’ll still be telling people about years from nowThe very best Father’s Day deals and gifts for dads, grandfathers, and dads to beSign up for the Filter US ne...

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The best power banks and battery packs in the UK for reliable charging on the go, tested

Forever running out of juice? Top up your battery-powered devices with our expert picks, from tiny smartphone chargers to super speedy models• The best iPhones: which Apple smartphone is right for ...

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‘Streaming gave me a space to be myself’: Twitch creators on what it’s like to grow up on the platform

The world’s most successful gamer content creators, many of whom have spent their entire adult life on the platform, have met up at TwitchCon in RotterdamAimee Davies, better known as Aimsey to the...

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Mr Monopoly vs Mr Burns: The Simpsons take over Monopoly Go

Bart and co’s latest video game venture involved the show’s writers, animators and voice talent – plus a showdown between the two infamous tycoons. ‘It’s a true little Simpsons episode,’ say creato...

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Pioneering UK Nerve Lab harnesses AI to map effect of children’s screen time

Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to decipher...

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The Guardian view on the analogue resurgence: the shock of the old | Editorial

Long-abandoned formats such as cassettes and VHS tapes are finding new life as consumers seek a digital detoxTen years after the last video recorder manufacturer ceased production, the first straig...

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The 7th Guest Remake Review – a spirited reboot of a ghost story classic

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch; Vertigo GamesThis clever update captures the 1990s magic of the original… including some of the technical issuesThe 90s were a gold rush for adventure game...

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‘The enormity of the idea helped me’: how Patrick Gibson became gaming’s new James Bond

As Hollywood searches for its next iteration of the superspy, the actor explains how he earned pop culture’s most sought-after role – and how he’s taking 007 back to basicsThey expect you to die! T...

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Eight trends I’ve noticed from watching hour of livestreams from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and more

From horror galore to Chinese action games and YRK nostalgia, the key trends, trailers and surprises from the Summer Game Fest• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereDid yo...

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Should you send that midnight text? 11 essential rules for phone etiquette

What about using voice notes, or calling someone totally unannounced? Experts give their verdict on how to use your phone without causing offenceIt is not news that many of us are addicted to our p...

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Can a $159 Bluetooth sleep mask actually help you snooze better? I tested to find out

Bluetooth sleep masks block out light and let you stream audio. I spent weeks testing some of the top-rated ones on the marketThe best sleep masks in the US: I spent nine weeks testing 32 masks, an...

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All signs point to Trump pushing AI growth

Also: Anthropic advocates for a ‘pause’ on AI advancement – days after filing to go public on the US stock marketHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, the US tech editor...

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Ketamine, TMS, a fecal analysis: my year trying San Francisco’s most experimental depression treatments

Carly Schwartz wanted a solution for her mental health struggles. She found one, but not where she expectedOn a threadbare carpet in the living room of a Bernal Heights bungalow, I lay blindfolded ...

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