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Dave Ball: Soft Cell's Unsung Synth Pioneer

New biography reveals how Dave Ball's experimental noise and technical genius shaped Soft Cell's iconic sound, moving him from 'bloke in the background' to electronic music visionary.

Real-Life Succession Battle in British Tech Dynasty

The latest episode of The Guardian's 'Gina' podcast reveals a dramatic power struggle within a British tech empire that mirrors the hit TV series Succession, featuring boardroom coups and family betrayal.

Real-Life Succession: Tech Empire Family Feud

A gripping tale of family betrayal, corporate espionage, and the dramatic power struggle behind one of Britain's most successful tech companies. Discover how a daughter's quest for control turned into a boardroom war worthy of television drama.

Real-Life Succession: Tech Dynasty Power Struggle

A gripping new podcast reveals the explosive family power struggle behind a global tech empire, where corporate ambition clashes with blood ties in a drama mirroring the hit TV series.

UK investigates Apple and Google mobile dominance

The Competition and Markets Authority launches full market investigation into Apple and Google's mobile dominance, threatening sweeping reforms to level the playing field for UK consumers and developers.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

The Power of Ignoring Tech Bros' Hype

As tech billionaires dominate headlines with increasingly outlandish claims, a radical new approach emerges: collective indifference. Discover why ignoring the hype could be the ultimate power move against Silicon Valley's self-proclaimed visionaries.

Top AI Scientist Defects from US to China

In an exclusive revelation, one of artificial intelligence's brightest minds explains their shocking departure from American tech giants to join China's burgeoning AI sector, citing unprecedented opportunities and ethical imperatives.

Edinburgh Crowned UK's Top Tech Hub Outside London

Scotland's capital surges ahead of Cambridge and Manchester as leading technology centre, with record venture capital investment and booming startup scene transforming the city's economic landscape.

Big Tech's Orwellian AI Doublespeak Exposed

Tech giants are using deliberately misleading language about AI safety to bypass democratic oversight and accelerate deployment of potentially dangerous systems, warns leading AI expert.

Blair and Clegg hosted tech dinner with minister access

Former PM Tony Blair and ex-deputy PM Nick Clegg hosted an intimate dinner giving tech executives direct access to Science Secretary Peter Kyle, raising questions about transparency in government-tech relations.

Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

AI Valuation Bubble Reaches Absurd Levels

As AI company valuations soar to unprecedented heights, financial experts warn of worrying parallels with previous tech bubbles. Discover why investors are growing increasingly nervous about the sustainability of current market trends.

Apple & Samsung users face UK feature ban

UK government considers banning a popular smartphone feature used by millions, potentially affecting Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users across Britain. Find out if your device could be impacted.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Prime Day Deals 2025

Amazon's Prime Day brings jaw-dropping discounts on Fire TV Sticks, transforming your regular TV into a smart entertainment hub at unbeatable prices.

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