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15 Wordle alternatives: puzzles, games and apps
Puzzles and Quizzes There's now a word-based brainteaser to suit almost everyone, including the new word-search from The New York Times
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The not-so-hidden dark side of child influencers
under the radar Is putting children in the spotlight worth the risk?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The best student laptops
The Week Recommends Stylish and versatile laptops to use for academic work or gaming
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Pros and cons of location sharing
Pros and Cons Safety benefits for parents and friends must be weighed against privacy concerns and malicious misuse
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Why Easter weekend is ‘riskiest time’ for phones and laptops
Speed Read Device repair demand is highest at start of April, with people in Norwich suffering the most faults
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Hogwarts Legacy and other boycott backlashes
Under the Radar Controversial Harry Potter video game is topping sales charts despite the J.K. Rowling controversy
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Hogwarts Legacy: to buy or to boycott?
Talking Point A new Harry Potter video game is facing a backlash from trans activists over J.K. Rowling’s views
By Asya Likhtman Published
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Neuralink: what is Elon Musk’s ‘mind-reading’ brain implant?
In Depth Medical firm faces federal probe as tech entrepreneur sets new timeline for human trials
By Chas Newkey-Burden Last updated
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Soundbars to air fryers: the best refurbished Black Friday tech deals
The Week Recommends Buying second hand technology can be budget-friendly – and doesn’t necessarily mean compromising on quality
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Carlsen vs Niemann: the chess cheating scandal
Talking Point Allegations involving vibrating anal beads have ‘set off waves’ in chess world
By The Week Staff Published
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Wordle: once-a-day word game acquired by The New York Times
Why Everyone’s Talking About Paper buys viral guessing game for a price in the ‘low seven figures’
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Five of the best home printers
The Week Recommends With prices ranging from £130 to £260
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Five of the best smart watches – from Fitbits to Apple
The Week Recommends With prices ranging from £120 to £369
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Best Black Friday deals 2021: from Apple AirPods to top coffee makers
The Week Recommends The sales to track to make pre-Christmas savings
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