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These are all the problems with Iceland's banned Christmas advert
Iceland's orangutang commercial wasn't technically banned. The ad was blocked as it's politically backed. And then there's the complex issue of palm oil's environmental impact.
Apple's new iPad Pro won’t save a tablet market that's in free fall
“The tablet was a form-factor experiment which has enabled the laptop market to be saved.”
Inside the British Army's secret information warfare machine
They are soldiers, but the 77th Brigade edit videos, record podcasts and write viral posts. Welcome to the age of information warfare.
How small robots may kill the tractor and make farming efficient
The Bristol-based Small Robot Company has created a series of agile robots for farming. By being customisable they could help to replace the tractor.
Meet Fallout's philosophers who are obsessed with the game's intense political feuds
For some players, Fallout is not just a game; it presents a moral and political landscape that is closer to real life than most of us would be comfortable with.
iPhone XR review: a thumping step up, but not exactly affordable
The iPhone XR is Apple's latest "affordable" iPhone has some problems but is excellent. It has a better battery than the XS, an impressive camera and the new LCD screen holds up to the competition.
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