Tag: Internet
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Here in 30 minutes: meet Amazon’s new drone
Amazon has revealed its latest airborne delivery technology. Soon, it says, drones will be as commonplace as delivery trucks. Is the need for instant gratification hurting society?
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‘War is declared’, hackers tell Islamic State
Anonymous, the hacking collective which has fought governments worldwide, is attempting to destroy Islamic State online. Should we celebrate or fear the crowd which takes charge?
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Internet as vital as water, Cameron says
The Prime Minister has announced plans to make access to a fast broadband connection a universal right by 2020. Is internet access essential, or could we cope without it?
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Instagram star renounces fake social media
Despite earning thousands on Instagram, teenager Essena O’Neill has quit the platform and condemned its deceptive nature. ‘Social media is not real life,’ she says. Does it matter?
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Privacy vs security: battle of ideas erupts
Tomorrow, parliament will consider a law which would allow police and spies extra powers to investigate suspected criminals and terrorists. Is privacy an overrated right in the modern world?
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Half of UK teens say bullying is worse online
The rise of social media has created new opportunities for those who wish to make their peers feel small. Is online technology bad for today’s teenagers? Or can it also be used for good?
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‘Back to the Future Day’ arrives at last
Today is 21 October 2015: the date to which Marty McFly travels in Back to the Future II. Were the film’s predictions correct? Or is trying to guess the future a fool’s game?
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Fears over privacy as people are hunted
A new Channel 4 show, ‘Hunted’, sees 14 people trying to evade capture by a team of experts for 28 days. Are we built to fit in with others, or should we cherish the ability to be alone?
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Apple bows to Taylor Swift over artists’ pay
A week before the launch of Apple Music, Taylor Swift has managed to convince the technology giant to change its royalties policy. Can streaming save the music industry?
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Disbelief as UK teen becomes suicide bomber
A 17-year-old from Yorkshire killed himself in a suicide bombing on Saturday, making him the youngest British person to commit this form of terrorist attack. Is his case a form of grooming?
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‘Marauders’ Map’ lets you stalk friends online
Facebook has introduced a way to find exactly where in the world your friends are. While many see this as a useful tool, others fear it reflects a growing trend away from privacy.
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Research reveals Facebook ‘echo chambers’
A Facebook study suggests that users are disproportionately accessing opinions which reinforce what they already believe. Are social media narrowing our minds?
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Vigilante justice for racist remarks online
Twitter is divided over a popular Tumblr blog that encourages fans to expose internet racism and get the perpetrators fired. Is vigilante justice a good substitute for the real thing?
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Smart tech tops bill at festival of gadgets
From Big Brother toothbrushes to driverless cars, the gizmos of tomorrow are wowing viewers at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. But is technology detracting from human experience?
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Google settles trolling case at courtroom door
After an appalling trolling attack, Daniel Hegglin sued Google to force it to remove the online slanders. They have now reached a settlement. But will this help others in the same position?