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WhatsApp lobbying ‘should be subject to same transparency as meetings’

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Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn

Many are now reporting that their iPhone alarms are not going off, causing the users to have more sleep than they anticipated.

Apple working to fix (un)alarming issue causing some iPhone users to have an unexpected lie-in

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Legislation needed on AI use to ‘stave off threats’ to music industry – MP

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Ofcom investigates OnlyFans over age verification measures

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Prime Minister urged to open investigation into ‘gutter politics’ Facebook groups

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‘Light touch’ financial checks for online gamblers coming into force from August

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East Lothian street cabinet converted into EV charger in UK first

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Editors say AI can help journalists but warn of challenges for media industry

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Scotland’s video game pioneers to feature in major exhibition

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Ministers examining calls to stop foreign state involvement in UK online media

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Dating app Bumble unveils new features to boost women’s safety

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TikTok blocks 37 million suspicious product listings from its online shop

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Schools should ensure pupils hand in or lock up phones at start of day – report

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New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

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UK cybersecurity firm Darktrace to be bought by US private equity firm

Mint Butterfield is missing in the Tenerd

Billionaire heiress, 16, disappears in San Francisco neighbourhood known for drugs and crime

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Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships