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Thousands report Spotify problems around the world

Downdetector, which tracks platforms, shows more than 20,000 people have reported Spotify is not working.

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The perils of Trump’s chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration

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Minister’s X account hacked to promote crypto scam

The MP’s office says “steps were taken quickly to secure the account and remove misleading posts”.

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Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media monopoly trial

The US government is seeking to break up Meta by forcing a spinoff of Instagram or WhatsApp.

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PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites ‘challenging’ market conditions

The digital, disc-free edition of Sony’s console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.

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Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

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Everyone’s jumping on the AI doll trend – but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI’s energy and data use.

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Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed ‘privacy nightmare’

Recall had been dubbed a “privacy nightmare” but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.

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OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming ‘bad-faith tactics’

Claim follows Mr Musk’s own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI’s Sam Altman.

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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?

Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.

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