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Minecraft celebrates 10th birthday with new game
Is Minecraft good for you? In the game, players use basic blocks to create fantastic worlds using their imagination. But it is not just great fun — experts say it is good for your brain too.
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Fortnite taking too much time to master, say fans
Is Fortnite still worth playing? Season 9 is finally here, with new worlds and challenges to explore. However, some players say the game has become too difficult and time-consuming to win.
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The tiny robots that could change the world
Will they change the world for the better? Scientists in the US are making tiny robots. They are the size of specks of dust — yet they could transform the future in a big way.
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Yes, China might control your tooth brush
Should China be trusted? The UK has said that the Chinese company Huawei can help create the 5G network that will soon connect everything from our toothbrushes to our fridges and cars…
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The Pope, the professor and our robot future
Should we worry about robots? Pope Francis thinks so. He says that as robots become more advanced, we must make sure they serve humans rather than control us.
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Happy birthday! World Wide Web turns 30
Should we celebrate? In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee handed in his proposal for a World Wide Web. Thirty years later, his invention has transformed the world, but is it better or worse?
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The plan to create a global internet from space
The company OneWeb is sending hundreds of satellites into orbit. They want to provide internet to every corner of the planet (except Antarctica). Some say space is already too full.
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The curse of the drone strikes again
Should drones be banned? This week, Heathrow became the latest airport to shut down after reports of a drone nearby. Without tough action, some say a big accident is waiting to happen.
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Flying cars and iToilets: welcome to the future
Should we be excited about technology? Talking toilets, flying cars and self-driving suitcases… The Consumer Electronics Show 2019 is a carnival of gadgets and gizmos.
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How robots could take over your home
Are smart houses the future of technology? Amazon has unveiled a range of new household objects from microwaves to clocks, powered by its Alexa voice assistant. But should we be worried?
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One year on, Fortnite still as popular as ever
Are video games good or bad for us? It has now been a year since Fortnite Battle Royale was released. Over 125 million people have played the game, but some fear...
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Why Kirstie Allsopp smashed her kids’ iPads
Did Kirstie Allsopp make the right choice? The TV presenter broke her sons’ iPads after they broke her rules about playing Fortnite. She says it was the best thing she has ever...
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Google at 20: the site that rewired our brains
Has Google made the world a better place? The search engine is celebrating its 20th birthday. Google makes it easy to find out anything you want to know, but some say it is making us dumber.
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Cards versus cash: the future of money
Do we need cash? Britons now use it less than debit cards. We are not alone: countries around the world are ditching coins and banknotes for plastic. Some say that cash will soon disappear.
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The search for a life-saving earthquake emoji
Could a picture save your life? We have emoji for most disasters, but not earthquakes. Some scientists think that a new quake emoji would speed up reactions in a crisis, and even save lives.