#theguardian.com. × Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs. BRC survey finds finance bosses expect technology to improve productivity, with 69% pessimistic about the economy
#Feb.19.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × The best kettles in the UK to save energy and speed up your cuppa, tested. We boiled litres of water to find the best electric kettles, from hard-water heroes to vintage-style, repairable and wifi-connected models
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × TfL Facebook ad banned for negative stereotype about black men. Ad was part of campaign to encourage Londoners to intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime
#Feb.18.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × A binge and a prayer: Italian monks told to avoid Netflix and social media. Prior of hermitage says digital technologies are designed to be addictive and present ‘challenge for monastic life’
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’. Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it changed its mind
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves. London police say criminal gangs are using Snapchat to offer cash rewards of up to £380 for stolen iPhones
#Feb.17.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?. The charger firm claimed the site operated 24 hours a day, but the parking operator had different ideas
#Feb.16.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars. Fraudsters use stolen personal details to send out products, then post a fake verified and positive online review
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘A whole lost culture’: the Irishman reviving the forgotten sport of stone lifting. For centuries in Ireland lifting huge boulders was a way to test strength and bond communities, says Instagram sensation Indiana Stones
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested. From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × The best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your workday into a workout. Sedentary lifestyles are bad for us, but which under-desk treadmills and walking pads are worth the cost? Our expert stepped up to find out
#Feb.12.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Man behind satirical Crewkerne Gazette AI videos was jailed in UK for hate crimes. Joshua Bonehill-Paine revealed as owner of X account known for videos depicting politicians such as Keir Starmer
#Feb.11.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Russian military scrambles to find Starlink alternative after access blocked. Elon Musk’s SpaceX curbs illicit use of satellite internet network, which Ukraine says is already affecting operations
#Feb.09.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × I asked AI to name my wife. To the hopelessly incorrect people it cited, my deepest apologies | Martin Rowson. Authors, a newsreader, a lawyer and an esteemed colleague: they’re all great – but I’m not married to any of them. Can we really depend on this technology, asks cartoonist and author Martin Rowson
#Feb.09.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Logitech MX Master 4 review: the best work mouse you can buy. Ergonomic shape, quality materials and satisfying clicks, now with novel haptic feedback and repairable design
#Feb.09.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good. Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity
#Feb.08.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Amazon shares tumble as $200bn AI rollout plan worries markets – as it happened. Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
#Feb.06.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × TikTok could be forced to change app’s ‘addictive design’ by European Commission. Preliminary EU ruling says app shifts brains of users into ‘autopilot mode’, with concerns for children and vulnerable adults
#Feb.06.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Calls to halt UK Palantir contracts grow amid ‘lack of transparency’ over deals. Opposition MPs urge Labour to pause public contracts with the US tech firm after attempts to examine deals blocked
#Feb.05.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × ‘Orwellian’: Sainsbury’s staff using facial recognition tech eject innocent shopper. Man misidentified by London supermarket using Facewatch system says: ‘I shouldn’t have to prove I am not a criminal’
#Feb.05.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Cornish tin mine could reopen with Trump administration investment. South Crofty site could get $225m funding as US seeks to secure supply of critical metal
#Feb.05.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan. Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms
#Feb.05.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Condemnation of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot reached ‘tipping point’ after French raid, Australia’s eSafety chief says. A number of countries including Australia are investigating X over Grok-produced sexualised deepfakes
#Feb.04.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. × Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over plan to ban under-16s from social media and curb hateful content. Pedro Sánchez says urgent action needed to protect children from ‘digital wild west’, drawing anger from owner of X
#Feb.04.2026 ×
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