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The quest for video games that don’t overstay their welcome

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.

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Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a “rug pull” after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.

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Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.

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Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?

Experts say his real goal is “stymying” its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder.

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Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.

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South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users’ data.

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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the “dangerous” request is withdrawn.

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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

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Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf’s name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

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Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US

Many people are turning to so-called “sideloading” because the app is unavailable on official stores.

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