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YouTube trialling ads that play when you are not watching videos, Google boss says

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Advertisers keen to pay extra for ads that play while videos are paused

Aaron Sorkin writing Social Network ‘quasi-sequel’ because he blames Facebook for January 6 riot

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‘Facebook has been tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible,’ said the ‘West Wing’ creator

Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy

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Pope Francis is taking his call for artificial intelligence to be developed and used according to ethical lines to the Group of 7 industrialized nations

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How adding this simple ingredient to your food can protect your heart

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Adding this simple ingredient to your food can protect your heart, reduce your blood sugar levels and even make your skin feel smoother, a leading doctor has said.

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iPhone 16: All the rumours to know

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Apple’s new flagship smartphone could be filled with new AI smarts

Samsung’s Galaxy ring could launch in August – here’s everything we know

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Samsung hopes to rival the Oura ring with its latest wearable, and we got a first look

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Could AI help you supercharge your career?

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From helping free up time to boosting presentation skills and making sure you’re ‘always present’ in meetings, AI could have a big workplace impact.

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight

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Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time

What are the best times of day to buy and sell second-hand items online?

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An expert shares her expertise, with a range of hacks for buying and selling.

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Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe's largest reef. This is offering scientists hope

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A lab in a Dutch zoo has presented special corals that bred themselves and nestled them in Europe's largest coral reef

I tried ‘modular headphones’ and they could be the future of sustainable tech

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AIAIAI says its TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ headphones are the future of music creation – but they also offer a novel solution to e-waste, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

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Microsoft profits surge on AI as Snap up 27% and Meta stock takes hit

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Investment in artificial intelligence has been a boon for Microsoft, while investors reacted with worry to Meta’s AI plans

Thursday, Apr 25

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NASA astronauts arrive for Boeing's first human spaceflight

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The two NASA astronauts assigned to Boeing's first human spaceflight have arrived in Florida for their May launch

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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

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The FCC on Thursday restored rules to prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others — for instance, by slowing or blocking certain content or by offering higher speeds to…

Martin Lewis shares best time to get cheapest broadband and mobile deals

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Martin Lewis has shared the best time to get the fairest broadband and mobile deals, and you need to act now.

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Apple releases AI models that could show the future of artificial intelligence on iPhones

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Smaller models could run locally on the phone – in keeping with Apple’s stated commitment to privacy

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Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video

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The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season

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China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

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China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

Amazon cloud computing unit plans to invest $11 billion to build data center in northern Indiana

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Amazon’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11 billion to build a data center in northern Indiana that will create at least 1,000 new jobs

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Watch live: China launches rocket carrying three astronauts to Tiangong space station

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Watch live as China launches the Shenzhou-18 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying three astronauts to the Chinese Space Station on Thursday, 25 April.

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How to make a jacket potato using your air fryer

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The perfect comfort food just got even easier to make

Voices: Logan Paul proves it – you CAN come back from being cancelled

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If you still despise the social media influencer at this point, you just haven’t been paying attention, writes Ryan Coogan

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Meta shares slump as Zuckerberg says it may take years to profit from new AI ventures

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Tech giant plans to invest heavily in building AI infrastructure like data centres

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Apple Vision Pro production cut because of low demand, report claims

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Vision Pro has been on shelves for nearly three months – but not enough of them may be leaving those shelves

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How Tesla’s record-breaking run came crashing to a halt

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Are the wheels finally falling off for Elon Musk’s half-a-trillion dollar company?

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Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you

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Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable

Scientists see giant, powerful flare coming from nearby star

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Scientists have seen a sudden explosion coming from a rare object in a nearby galaxy.

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Flame-throwing robot dog that can torch anything in its path goes on sale

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A flame-throwing robotic dog invented by a company in the United States has gone on sale.

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Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI

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Tech giant Cisco Systems has joined Microsoft and IBM in signing onto a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically