Political scientist Dr Robert Muggah looks at the effects of the pandemic and national lockdowns.
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Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage
Pat Gelsinger talks chip crisis, China and how the firm intends to fight back in the marketplace.
Team BRIT’s Aaron Morgan: How hand controls help me race
The Team BRIT driver on how adapted cars help him compete in races against non-disabled drivers.
Shamook: Star Wars effects company ILM hires Mandalorian deepfaker
The artist, who uses the online alias Shamook, has been recruited by Industrial Light and Magic.
Oculus recalls Quest 2 headset pads after skin rashes
Quest 2 headset owners are urged to claim a free silicone cover to avoid skin issues.
Electric car charging prices ‘must be fair’ say MPs
Consumers should not have to pay excessive prices to use public car charging, MPs say.
Tech giants’ profits soar as pandemic boom continues
Apple, Google parent company Alphabet and Microsoft report soaring quarterly profits.
Instagram makes under-16s’ accounts private by default
Only approved followers can see posts and “like” or comment on accounts that retain the private setting.
Twitter accused of inaction on anti-Semitic tweets
Campaign Against Antisemitism says many reported hateful tweets are not being removed.
Activision staff condemn firm’s response to harassment claims
About 1,000 Activision Blizzard staff sign a letter describing managers’ response as insulting.
Can better tech make video meetings less excruciating?
Technology firms are scrambling to add new features but will video calls improve.
MPs call for national register of home-educated children
They say the government must “get a grip” on the number of children taught at home in England.