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The Sidemen: We’ve hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix

The YouTube stars explain why they’re moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.

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Social media ban for under-16s ‘on the table’ in UK

The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an “assertive” approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

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Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Its reset feature would cleanse a user’s feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

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Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It’s reported the US government wants the world’s most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

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The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the “Oscars of Gaming”.

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Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Parents will also be able to view and manage their child’s account, including limiting their screen time.

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‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.

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Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Mr Musk, a co-founder of the company, is accusing it and the tech giant of operating a monopoly.

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X users jump to Bluesky – but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

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Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison

Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.

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