Why the video game boom is here to stay
In a year when industries that require the physical presence of their customers are on the ropes — from airlines and theme parks to brick-and-mortar retailers — those that don’t …
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Cyberpunk 2077 is full of nudity, but Twitch still lets gamers stream it
Cyberpunk 2077, the most anticipated game of the year, is finally here. And it’s filled with nudity. That would normally be a problem for Twitch, which has a strict policy …
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Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline
Google applications including YouTube, email and Docs have suffered a rare service outage, with users unable to access many of the company’s services. The outage started shortly before noon UK …
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Pound gains after EU trade talks extended
The pound has pushed higher against the US dollar and the euro on news that trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) are continuing. By midday in London, sterling was …
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EA to buy Dirt Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn
Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British video-game-maker Codemasters, in a deal worth an estimated $1.2bn (£1bn). Codemasters is best known for its racing games, including the …
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Sizewell C: Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant
The government has begun talks with EDF about the construction of a new £20bn nuclear power plant in Suffolk. The Sizewell C site could generate 3.2 gigawatts of electricity, enough …
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How small businesses adapt to survive pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left businesses across Wales facing a stark choice – adapt or pull down the shutters, possibly for good. The Welsh Retail Consortium warned this week that …
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