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UN warns of risk of having smartphones in school
But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies prohibiting them, the United Nations found.
Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000
The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990s only for employees.
Er...Twitter left with half a sign as police arrive
The microblogging firm pauses removal of its name at San Francisco HQ after changing its brand to X.
TikTok adds text-only posts in social media battle
The video streaming app widens its uses as Twitter rebrands as X and Meta launches Threads.
ChatGPT boss launches eyeball scanning crypto coin
Thousands of people scan their irises via an orb on launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.
Spotify raises subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, the firm lifts the cost of a single-account premium subscription.
Electric cars are the future, but is the UK ready?
UK drivers are being told to prepare for an all-electric future, but there are bumps in the road ahead.
Rare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000
The iconic pair were a limited edition made in the 1990s only for employees.
Er...Twitter left with half a sign as police arrive
The microblogging firm pauses removal of its name at San Francisco HQ after changing its brand to X.
TikTok adds text-only posts in social media battle
The video streaming app widens its uses as Twitter rebrands as X and Meta launches Threads.
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