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These are the Londoners battling Europe’s largest data centre
The residents of tranquil North Ockendon are fighting the destruction of 200 hectares of historic fenland At least once a week, the locals of leafy North Ockendon visit Hainault London Golf Club, a family-run venue with stunning views of pristine…
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Britain’s bar sports have a new face
Under the pink and blue neon lights of Boom Battle Bar near Liverpool Street in London, traditional pub dartboards make way for flashing digital scores and animated puzzles.
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For £250k, this rare Soviet space suit could be yours
The Techtonic went undercover to see what connects a network of shady billionaires, a paranoid seller and Russia’s failed Moon landing In 1974, after continuous failed attempts to land on the Moon thanks to catastrophic launch failures and poor funding,…
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AIding crisis: How technology is predicting aid distribution
Humanitarian aid is targeting local communities earlier than ever, but the sector is still learning to navigate the risks of emerging AI technology In a rural community in Akobo County, a region in eastern South Sudan, villagers gather in a…
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The kids being left behind by the technology deficit
As more school resources are going online, kids without access to a laptop or broadband at home are left behind Over 200 million unused devices are gathering dust in drawers across the UK. According to a 2024 report from the…
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Illegal Premier League streaming: Why millions are tuning in
For millions of British football fans, watching the Premier League has become an unjustifiable luxury. Subscriptions to Sky Sports and TNT Sports, the two broadcasters who hold rights to show live Premier League action in the UK, can cost upwards…
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Neocities: People are returning to the indie web
Entering Neocities.org feels like slipping through a digital wormhole. You surf through Tumblr-esque art portfolios, glossy, retro Windows-themed blogs and even hand-drawn explorative videogames. Before long, you might be convinced you might actually be in 2006, not 2026. Neocities was…
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The ugly truth: How an incel subculture became a mainstream obsession
A disturbing new trend is spreading across social media. Unregulated apps are looking to cash in Trevor Larcom was playing the video game Fortnite with friends when strangers joined, recognised him and began to mock his weight and appearance. The…
