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Stephen Fry: Musk and Zuckerberg have ‘polluted culture’

The broadcaster said the tech bosses’ companies had released “toxic particulates” into cultural life.

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Cristiano Ronaldo hits 1bn social media followers

The huge figure makes the footballer easily the most followed celebrity on the planet.

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Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services.

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Boy arrested over London transport cyber hack

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences and has since been bailed.

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Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

Critical national infrastructure status means they will get extra government support during emergencies.

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Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.

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EU court rules Google must pay €2.4bn fine

Google loses its appeal against the fine, handed down for its shopping comparison service.

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Apple told to pay back €13bn in tax by EU

The European Court of Justice upheld a 2016 decision that said Apple received unlawful aid from Ireland.

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Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge.

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Google’s lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search – now they are coming for its ad tech.

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