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Technology keeps us connected, but it may be changing what human closeness really means

A new book about the controversial Dutch philosopher shows how an intricate system of thought devised more than 350 years ago can apply today

Where social media offers magic solutions, the real world delivers slammed doors

Cognitive function becomes less efficient when the brain receives more material than it can handle over a short period

Whether to legislate against Under-16s accessing a big part of contemporary society is a complex question involving law, technology, privacy, rights, and the nature of a child's development

A new update lets users see where an account is based, when it was created, and how often it has changed. Suddenly, highly political 'locals' are being exposed as frauds.

Exactly a century ago, images sent in the form of electronic signals via radio waves heralded a new invention, one that would shape politics, culture, and much else. Where next for TV?

Twitter was known for its liberalism. It has been transformed into a very different beast, posing implications for news provision and political debate in a year with the next race for the White House

Social media platforms have been the centre of controversy in recent years as concerns about their role in disseminating misinformation and scandals over data privacy have surfaced.Despite these…

A global brand and a much-loved bird are out, taking blue-tick verifications with them, scandal has arrived, rivals have launched and advertisers left. And the world has been asking: 'Why?, Elon?'