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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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‘Amazing showcase’ for UK gaming industry cancelled

The organisers blamed “increasing costs and less demand” as the sector continues to struggle.

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Meta fined €798m over ‘unfair’ Facebook Marketplace

The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.

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Amazon launches Temu and Shein rival with ‘crazy low’ prices

The price of products on Haul, which is being trialled in the US, will be capped at $20.

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