Technology news, features and analysis from Guardian US
Technology
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Wireless speaker firm revamps top TV audio line, plus Sonos 5 speakers and gen 3 Sub
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Windows-maker updates top and cheapest PCs, and launches new headphones
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At least six workers who have participated in protests or advocated for safer conditions have been fired during the pandemic
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Worries public will not use app after security specialists and MPs raise concerns
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Departure comes as company faces increased scrutiny and employee activism around its Covid-19 response
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New keyboard replaces issue-prone Butterfly version, plus new chips and more storage
News
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New independent board, which includes ex-Guardian editor, will rule on freedom of expression issues
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Experts say NHS relying on ‘Android herd immunity’ to overcome Apple-related issues
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Staff losing jobs receive email within hours of co-founder outlining plans in blogpost
Privacy
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Experts say Russia, Iran and China likely to be behind cyber-attacks on universities
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Dr Jessica Taylor has been speaking about her book Why Women are Blamed for Everything, but has received thousands of abusive messages and had her computer hacked
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Opinion & analysis
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Pay-monthly service sees huge surge in players and gaming time due to Coronavirus lockdown
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4 out of 5 stars.
Gears Tactics review – brains meet brawn in strategic spin-off
4 out of 5 stars.It wouldn’t be Gears of War without gore, and combining strategy with viscera dispersal aplenty, this cerebral twist on an old favourite remains true to form
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Many of us are finding it hard to concentrate on books during lockdown – so here are some games that do fascinating things with words and stories
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This lovingly created sequel offers all the action and fun of a 90s arcade game
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The US rapper performed inside the popular Battle Royale game with a visually astonishing set, and has announced more dates
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4 out of 5 stars.
XCOM: Chimera Squad review – human-alien hybrids lay down the law
4 out of 5 stars.In the terrifying aftermath of an invasion from space, a motley band of superheroes must keep the peace in City 31
Inside Silicon Valley
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No matter how much we want to return to ‘normal’, we must be wary of additional for-profit use of our data
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French study claims malaria drug is effective against Covid-19. But there is scant evidence it is effective – and it could actually be harmful
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The writer-director’s comedies – from Office Space to Silicon Valley – always sum up the spirit of their times. So why has he made an LSD-soaked cartoon about George Clinton and Bootsy Collins?
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Critics say efforts are too little, too late as research reveals vast majority of false claims appear online
Reviews
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3 out of 5 stars.
Beyond Blue review: Blue Planet II, the game
3 out of 5 stars.Realistic marine-diving game shines a light on the deep ocean -
2 out of 5 stars.
Upload review – Amazon's afterlife comedy is the less good place
2 out of 5 stars.Sitcom veteran Greg Daniels stumbles with an overstuffed new sitcom about what happens when we die and how much it costs to be happy there -
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OnePlus 8 Pro review: the Samsung killer
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OnePlus 8 review: 5G and top performance for less
5 out of 5 stars.
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In depth
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Amazon is now making up to £8,800 a second, while concerns persist about its tax affairs, treatment of staff and effect on small retailers. Here’s how to buy everything from technology to beauty to books without it
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