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US government to use facial recognition technology at Mexico border crossing New camera system would record people inside vehicles as they enter and leave US, raising civil liberties concerns The US government is deploying a new facial recognition syst… ift.tt/2M2qOx1

The problem with Uber’s new PR offensive: ‘It’s like sweatshop clothes. Someone is paying’ The taxi app is attempting to turn around its toxic image with a quirky documentary narrated by Dawn French. But has anything actually changed for its drivers? N… ift.tt/2xFJv6i

iOS 12: everything you need to know about new iPhone features Apple has unveiled its new OS for its smartphones and tablets. What does it mean for notifications, privacy and emoji? Apple has unveiled all the new features heading to iPhones and iPads at… ift.tt/2JaotCa

Apple escalates war against Facebook, but doesn't mention it at WWDC ITP2 anti-tracking and limiting Screen Time app clearly targeting Facebook and Instagram Over a long two hours at WWDC, Apple showed off the roadmap for the next year of its software.… ift.tt/2Jh9JgM

Supersonic flight: will it ever rise out of the ashes of Concorde? Flying at twice the speed of sound was the preserve of the super-rich. If supersonic flight roars back to the skies, could it be more affordable? You could tell without looking up that … ift.tt/2LiXQHR

Apple's new 'digital wellbeing' tools aim to help reduce screen time ‘Screen Time’ app show how long you spend on each app and lets people set daily limits Apple has unveiled digital wellbeing tools to help people reduce the time they spend glued to th… ift.tt/2JdyudW

Apple WWDC 2018 keynote: first look at iOS 12 iPhone update – live Tim Cook and friends kick off ‘dubdub’ in California, with rumours of updates to Siri, a macOS 10.14 preview and a MacBook Air speedbump 3.55pm BST Today is the first day of Apple’s … ift.tt/2JabKQ5

Microsoft is buying code-sharing site GitHub, say reports Company is changing its focus from the Windows operating system to tools for developers Microsoft is reportedly buying the code-sharing site GitHub, a developer-focused startup that has become a… ift.tt/2sAGcsn

Grand theft data: NBN chief says gamers could face limits on heavy usage Bill Morrow tells senators he is considering ‘throttling back’ customers who use network the most during peak hours The head of the NBN has blamed gamers for a significant increas… ift.tt/2JfqPvJ

Space Invaders at 40: 'I tried soldiers, but shooting people was frowned upon' Four decades ago, Tomohiro Nishikado created the title that became shorthand for video games themselves. He recalls how he wanted to tap into players’ competitive instincts … ift.tt/2Hfantj

Elon Musk: as business fortunes dip, he starts a war with the media The champion of clean energy and space travel, who was on a trajectory seemingly forever up, is now locked in battle with the same media which once feted him Once upon a time Elon Musk… ift.tt/2stbTUm

Amazon delivery firms face legal action over workers' rights GMB union is demanding gig economy drivers get sick pay and national minimum wage Drivers delivering goods for Amazon are to fight for better employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pa… ift.tt/2LjQDXU

Dark Souls: Remastered review – dark fantasy RPG makes glorious return Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC; from Software/Q-LOC/Bandai Namco Entertainment The action roleplaying game makes a masterful return to Lordran Dark Souls is such a touchstone for the … ift.tt/2kGnlaA

Hushed tones: six of the best noise-cancelling headphones From Bose to Beats, we assess the cans capable of shutting out the world as well as making your music sing Bose is one of the pioneers of noise-cancelling technology and is often lauded as the b… ift.tt/2LVy5OL

Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus preview: ‘The famous Flying Flea rides again’ | Martin Love It played a pivotal role in many campaigns through the Second World War, and now a special limited-edition of the RE/WD 125 is back in action Royal Enfield Cl… ift.tt/2Jbbf3X

Fitbit could help doctors predict how patients will react to chemotherapy Researchers say wearable fitness trackers could also allow doctors to step in before patients must be sent to hospital Wearable fitness trackers, such as the popular Fitbit, have… ift.tt/2LR99Ig

UK homes vulnerable to 'staggering' level of corporate surveillance Smart home appliances send data to manufacturers and third parties, Which? warns British homes are vulnerable to “a staggering level of a corporate surveillance” through common interne… ift.tt/2HbicjW

Teens are abandoning Facebook in dramatic numbers, study finds Numbers using Facebook have dropped significantly since 2015, with YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat more popular Teenagers have abandoned Facebook in favour of other social media platforms s… ift.tt/2szQZC3

Facebook scraps 'outdated' trending news section Company says the feature, which was blamed for the rise of fake news, was unpopular Facebook is shutting down its ill-fated trending news section after four years, a according to a company executive. Th… ift.tt/2Jp3H0Q

PlayStation at the Royal Albert Hall: Chips with Everything podcast Jordan Erica Webber questions the significance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s video game-themed concert Subscribe and review: Acast, Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcl… ift.tt/2soDXrH