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Tinseltown takeover: how Harry Potter fanfic has become Hollywood’s hottest property

What once seemed a pretty fringe subculture of hobbyists riffing on stories that got them privately hot is now bringing mainstream cinema to a rolling boilThere was a time when fan fiction meant fu...

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The best iPhones in 2025: which Apple smartphone is right for you, according to our expert

Looking for a new iPhone, or a good deal on a refurbished handset? Samuel Gibbs has assessed and rated Apple’s smartphonesThe best iPhone may be the one you already own. There is generally no need ...

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Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused bedlam in the gaming world – and the hype is justified

In this week’s newsletter: the long-awaited release from the three-person Team Cherry studio has crashed gaming storefronts and put indie developers back in the spotlightJust one game has been domi...

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Cronos: The New Dawn review – survival horror is dead on arrival

PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2; Bloober TeamAn intriguing setup sees an unnamed protagonist time-travel to discover the origins of a devastating outbreak, but a stingy inventory and one-sided battles lead...

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How to Save the Internet by Nick Clegg review – spinning Silicon Valley

Instead of recognising that social media harms mental health and democracy, the former deputy PM and Meta executive repeats company talking pointsNick Clegg chooses difficult jobs. He was the UK’s ...

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How Google dodged a major breakup – and why OpenAI is to thank for it

An antitrust apocalypse has been averted, and it’s all down to its biggest competitor, according to the judge who could’ve forced Google to sell ChromeHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host...

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Meet your descendants – and your future self! A trip to Venice film festival’s extended reality island

A flourishing lineup of immersive storytelling experiments are taking visitors into novels, nightclubs and outer spaceIn the largest cinema at the Venice film festival, guests gather for the premie...

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How TikTok harms boys and girls differently - video

What happens when a teenager signs up to TikTok? Within seconds, studies find, they are shown harmful content about issues from eating disorders to toxic subcultures, which keeps them scrolling and...

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Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

In this week’s newsletter: an archaeologist and gamer on why we love to walk around finding objects in-game and in real lifeThe game I’m most looking forward to right now is Big Walk, the latest ti...

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Ghost of Yōtei: a determined outsider seeks revenge in feudal Japan

The makers of the forthcoming open-world adventure explain how new gameplay features and an extra-resourceful sword-wielding protagonist set it apart from 2020 predecessor Ghost of TsushimaAtsu is ...

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‘I felt doomed’: social media guessed I was pregnant – and my feed soon grew horrifying

The algorithm knew I was expecting before I had had a chance to tell my family, friends or GP. At first, I was served up joyful videos. Then the tone became much darker ...I don’t remember where I ...

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Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

Volvo’s XC70 has been designed for China for now, but will hit other marketsA 1.5-litre engine can be mated to 21.2kWh or 36.9kWh battery packsDC fast charging cap...

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Apple could go all-in on eSIMs with the iPhone 17 – and release a redesigned phone case

The iPhone 17 could go eSIM-only in more countriesChanges are tipped for the Apple Clear Case accessoryThe launch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9Apple is alm...

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Hackers are also going back to school - major campaign hijacks Google Classroom to hit targets

New phishing campaign found targeting Google Classroom usersCheckPoint has detected and blocked the sitesHackers often use legitimate services to disguise their at...

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 9 is about to prove my biggest theory right thanks to the final trailer

We've still got a few days until The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 9 is released (September 3), but luckily, Prime Video has given us an entirely new tra...

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SMBs want to use tech more in order to grow - but costs are proving a big barrier

Study finds 96% of SMBs agree tech could help them reach new marketsAI, digital marketing and ecommerce offer the biggest opportunitiesHigh costs and limited budge...

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The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC will seamlessly adjust its difficulty depending on how far you are in the game – which sounds like the perfect excuse for a new playthrough

The developers of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have discussed its upcoming DLC in a new interviewThe Order of the Giants will feature a dynamic difficulty le...

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The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 image leaks suggest two big upgrades are on the way for our favorite vlogging camera

The first DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks have appearedWe could get an extra sensor and an additional screenIt's not clear when DJI's next gimbal camera might launchIn our...

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Windows 11 25H2 update is close to release – but I fear Microsoft is missing a big opportunity as Windows 10's death looms

Windows 11's 25H2 update is now in the Release Preview channelThis is the final stage of testing, meaning its arrival is imminentIt won't offer much in the way of ...

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is set to feature at IFA 2025, but the latest price rumors will make you wince

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is set to be unveiled at IFA 2025, according to leaker Evan BlassPricing is reportedly $200 more than the rumored ROG Xbox Ally X retail pri...

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Windows Mobile Plans are being cut for good - here's what we know, and what you can do next

Microsoft says Mobile Plans set to shut down from February 2026A “more integrated experience” via Windows Settings is comingCarriers need to upgrade their websites...

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