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People could use AI chatbots as therapists, says Facebook’s Zuckerberg

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APPLE STARTS SELLING REFURBISHED IPHONE 15

Apple has added iPhone 15 models to its

OPENREACH AXES COPPER IN 163 AREAS

Openreach has named the next 163 areas where

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STOP USING USB HUB FROM TIKTOK

Trading officials have recalled a popular USB hub

UPDATE LG PHONE BEFORE FINAL DEADLINE

LG phones won’t be able to install Android

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Microsoft makes passkeys default for new accounts

M icrosoft will ask users creating new accounts

Firefox would ‘go bust’ without Google money says boss

F irefox’s finance boss said the browser could

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WIPE ALL YOUR OLD DEVICES

Erase your personal data from unused devices, so you can sell or recycle them safely. Robert Irvine explains how to securely wipe your PC, laptop, phone, printer, TV and more

Remove AI tools you don’t need

Some tech companies are forcing their AI features on us, whether we want them or not. Robert Irvine explains how to hide or disable these unwanted tools

Rescue your Google Timeline

Google is changing the way it stores Timeline data. Jonathan Parkyn explains how to save your location history before it’s gone forever