This government is helping big tech to undermine British democracy | David Puttnam
I’m retiring from the House of Lords after 24 years. In doing so I’ve found myself cast in the role of “reluctant whistleblower”. I believe...
Google Pixel 6 phones launch with custom chips and aggressive pricing
Google has finally launched its flagship Pixel 6 smartphones as it aims to beat competitors on camera and performance while undercutting them on price. Previewed...
UK’s net zero plan falls short on ambition and funding, say critics
The UK government’s long-awaited strategy for reaching net zero emissions falls short on ambition and is not backed up with adequate funding, experts and campaigners...
Samsung stands by as my TV warranty expires
I bought a £2,000 8K TV from Richer Sounds in August last year but just short of its first birthday the screen stopped working. I...
Tesco takes on Amazon Go with launch of ‘just walk out’ store
Tesco is fighting back against Amazon with its first “just walk out” store, where it is possible to buy groceries without having to scan items...
Apple launches new AirPods and revamped MacBook Pro laptops
Apple has announced new third-generation AirPods and its much-anticipated new MacBook Pro laptops, with new screens and high-end M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. During...
Lives destroyed by scammers using my image, Martin Lewis tells MPs
Martin Lewis has told MPs how people’s lives were being “destroyed” by fraudsters using his image in scam online advertisements. The consumer champion was visibly...
ICO to step in after schools use facial recognition to speed up lunch queue
The Information Commissioner’s Office is to intervene over concerns about the use of facial recognition technology on pupils queueing for lunch in school canteens in...
The Guardian view on biometric technology in schools: watch closely | Editorial
The news that schools in North Ayrshire in Scotland have introduced facial recognition technology to support payments in their canteens prompts many questions. The company...
Facebook to create 10,000 jobs in EU to help build ‘metaverse’
Facebook is creating 10,000 jobs in the EU as part of its push to build a virtual world for its users. The company has trumpeted...