Technology

Cheating machine or powerful assistant? The AI anxieties of a trainee teacher

I was a newcomer, negotiating all of usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middle of a panic attackTwo years ago, at the age of...

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I’m on the Meta Oversight Board. We need AI protections now | Suzanne Nossel

AI is transforming our world. Accepting independent oversight is the least companies can do to protect our rightsThe speed with which AI is transforming our lives is head-spinning. Unlike previous ...

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Stardew Valley at 10: the anticapitalist game that cures burnout and inspires queer art

Since 2016, the cosy, inclusive, non-heteronormative escapism of the beloved farming sim has inspired a community of devoted fans, and helped it shift 50m unitsWhen farming sim Stardew Valley first...

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Readers reply: what would happen to the world if computer said yes?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions asks whether we could cope with a world where computer gave up saying no …This week’s question: what if Shakespeare were dro...

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Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more

A handful of companies monopolise the web, with unprecedented access to our data. But there are many more ethical – and often distinctively European – alternativesThere’s not much to love about big...

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Resident Evil Requiem review - there’s plenty of life in the undead yet

Fear, fights and feverish fanservice collide in this celebration of Resident Evil’s recent and retro legacyPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2; CapcomThere’s often an undercurrent of existen...

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Tech legend Stewart Brand on Musk, Bezos and his extraordinary life: ‘We don’t need to passively accept our fate’

He was at the heart of 1960s counterculture, then paved the way for the libertarian mindset of Silicon Valley. At 87, Brand is still keen to ensure the world is maintained properly – not just today...

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Meta’s AI sending ‘junk’ tips to DoJ, US child abuse investigators say

Officers say flood of low-quality reports is draining resources and slowing cases amid New Mexico lawsuitMeta’s use of artificial intelligence software to moderate its social media platforms is gen...

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Why Xbox’s corporate shake-up matters for everyone who plays games

With its longtime figureheads stepping aside, Microsoft’s gaming division faces a pivotal moment, raising questions about whether it can still balance creative ambition with corporate strategy...

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The best massage guns in the UK to relieve sore, tired muscles

Add percussive therapy to your post-workout routine with our expert picks, including mini and deep-tissue models. Plus, a brand new frontrunner now in top spot• The best running shoes, testedMassag...

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Anlife: what does an unusual evolution simulator have to say about AI?

We explore the strange food-obsessed world of a new game whose tech was once called ‘an insult to life itself’ by Hayao Miyazaki, the film-maker behind Spirited AwayA strange piece of software has ...

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These are the nine best US laptop backpacks for hauling tech gear on the go – tested

Your $1,000 laptop deserves a protective home on the road. A tech journalist and frequent traveler recommends his nine favoritesThe four best personal-item backpacks that fit under US airline seats...

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What would happen to the world if computer said yes?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions asks whether we could cope with a world where computer gave up saying no …Readers reply: what would be the most socially use...

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The QuickShot II joystick review – 80s clicks and waggles lovingly recreated

The updated QuickShot II brings retro gameplay into the modern era while preserving the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws that fans lovedNostalgia is big in the modern games industry. I...

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Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’

From TikTok deepfakes to smears put out by the White House, fake videos modeled on Black archetypes are running rampant - putting Black users at riskLate last year, as a US government shutdown cut ...

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Mario Tennis Fever review – serving up banana peel-laced multiplayer chaos

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThis ruthlessly competitive game will have everyone from your granny to semi-pros trying to set fire to their opponent’s side of the court with powered-up ‘fever rackets’...

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The best kettles in the UK to save energy and speed up your cuppa, tested

We boiled litres of water to find the best electric kettles, from hard-water heroes to vintage-style, repairable and wifi-connected models• The best air fryers, tried and tested for crisp and crunc...

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The Winter Olympics feel like a 90s snowboarding game, and I’m here for it

Milano Cortina has cutting‑edge replays, chase‑cam drones and exuberant commentary bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme‑sports games• Don’t get Pushing Bu...

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12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us

San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressures soon hitting other sectorsNot long after the terms “996” and “grindcore” entered the popular lexicon, people...

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‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He explains why he quit the NHS and why he wants a ban on screen-based homeworkA 1...

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The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested

From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home• The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested• How to make your vacuum cl...

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