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Google Disbands AI Committee Before First Meeting Last week, Google announced that it had formed an AI Ethics committee to assist with the direction of its intelligent technology. This week came an update that few expected – the panel has already been dissolved. The move comes after public criticism of its member selection.

Lenovo Teases Unique Foldable Smartphone The bendable screen craze continues, as Lenovo has released its design for foldable smartphone. With multiple screens and asymmetrical hinges, to say the design is unique would be a terrible, terrible understatement.

Game of Thrones Tops Torrent Virus Threats Bad news for Game of Thrones fans. According to Kaspersky, it's not just the characters that are in mortal danger, but your computer could be, too, if you choose to illegally download episodes of the show from a torrent site.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Four Ways to Fix the Internet Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making a new push for regulation across Europe and the US, and it's the biggest evolution in his public views on the matter we've seen yet. Zuckerberg explained it all in a Washington Post op-ed over the weekend. Here's the rundown on his thoughts.

Valve Announces New VR Headset Virtual reality could be one step closer to getting mainstream attention: Valve has announced a new VR headset poised to make an impact on an industry still looking for its moment in the spotlight. So how good is it, how much does it cost and should you buy one?

Russia Threatens to Block VPNs that Don’t Support Kremlin Censorship The Russian telecoms regulator has threatened to block access to VPNs if the companies behind them do not apply the country's censorship laws to users. The move has already led to VPN companies shutting down their servers in Russia, and leaving customers in the country stranded.

Microsoft Quietly Upgrades Surface Book 2 Laptop Microsoft has quietly upgraded its Surface Book 2 offering, adding a newer processor to its 13.5-inch model and a price cut for the model it's replacing. The change isn't a huge one, but it's bound to be welcomed by those who have been waiting for a Surface Book update.

Apple Cancels AirPower Wireless Charger It's been a long time coming, but on Friday, Apple disappointed its customers by revealing that its wireless charging device has been cancelled. The company cited concerns over the quality of the product, stating that it was unable to meet its own demands.

Is the Future of Esports in Arenas or Arm Chairs? Two recent investment deals in amateur esports and an esports arena show the competing visions for the future of competitive gaming. But which will win out? We examine the current state of play to find out.

Apple Wants to Improve Your Underwater iPhone Pictures Underwater mobile photography could get a serious upgrade in the near future, as Apple has apparently submitted a patent application aimed at improving the woefully underutilized waterproof smartphone function. The application details a number of solutions. Here's the low-down.

Study Reveals Security Risk of Remote Working The benefits of remote work are great, but we can't ignore the changing security practices that come alongside the shift. Mor

Samsung Is Already Getting Defensive About The Galaxy Fold Samsung is getting awfully defensive about the Galaxy Fold, releasing a folding test video in response to claims that its $2,000 device develops an unsightly crease. Is the Galaxy Fold going to be a bust, or will it be a gamechanger for Samsung and smartphones more widely?