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Blizzard president leaves game company amid sexual harassment scandal

One of the world's biggest game studios is rocked by its own #MeToo moment after California officials sue over harassment and discrimination claims.

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Amazon workers could get second vote on joining union

The workers in Alabama rejected joining a union by a two-thirds majority in April. But now a US official says the company's tactics were illegal, potentially triggering a re-run.

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Movements of Olympic athletes inspire robot art in a Tokyo zen garden

The robots, which once made cars, are mesmerising visitors to Tokyo 2020 with their peaceful tracing movements.

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It's red hot in Tokyo. Here's how the Olympic athletes are coping

Ice vests, air conditioners, and a whole lot of preparation. We asked the experts how the world's best athletes can beat the heat in Japan

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AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID vaccines have 'similar' blood clot risk

Researchers in Barcelona found both jabs carried a similarly low risk of blood clots, while people infected with COVID-19 were much more likely to develop them.

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Apple, Microsoft and Google make record profits

The three tech giants announced record-breaking earnings on Tuesday, as they continued to benefit from the shift online brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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No more cigarettes within ten years, says tobacco boss

The CEO of Philip Morris International says the company could stop selling cigarettes in the UK in the next decade as it moves into vaping and pharmaceuticals.

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Tesla makes money on car sales for the first time in two years

Sales of cheaper models boosted the EV maker, which had relied on selling carbon credits to rival manufacturers to post profits for eight quarters in a row.

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Can I get a seat on the train? Google Maps crowding predictions expand

The search giant says it will show crowding information for "over 10,000" transport agencies as travellers look to maintain social distancing.

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The EU is making Bitcoin traceable, closing crypto loophole

The proposed new rules will make it harder to use crypto to launder proceeds of crime, the European Commission said.

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Tesla's self-driving subscription frustrates its early customers

The EV maker partly rolled back a decision to charge over €1,000 for an upgrade that some buyers claim their cars should have included anyway.

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Watch: Bezos blasts into space on Blue Origin's first manned flight

Jeff Bezos and three crew left the Earth for a short flight? Find out more here and rewatch the launch.

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British grocery robots cause warehouse fire again

The fire at an Ocado warehouse in London is an unfortunate side-effect of the company's high-tech focus on automation.

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Tel Aviv plans to have a dog DNA register to clear up its poo problem

The Israeli city says its dog owners abandon 500 kg of mess on pavements every month. Now they're looking for a high-tech solution.

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Airbnb hollows out cities and increases violent crime, study finds

A new study found violent crime in Boston rose in areas home to the short-term rentals, even as crimes involving tourists remained at similar levels.

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How city designs are adapting to heatwaves and climate change

Reflective roads, green spaces and adaptive buildings. Here's what cities are doing to cope with extreme heat.

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Iceland’s four-day week trial an 'overwhelming success'

The trial found that workers’ productivity and well-being improved. It went so well that now most Icelanders work a shorter week.

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Tech this week: Goodbye Pepper and Facebook extremists

A friendly robot reached the end of the road this week, while Facebook tested new pop-ups that ask if you're feeling a little radicalised.

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Amazon will develop delivery bots in Finland

Amazon Robotics is hiring developers in the Finnish capital to work on automated delivery technology.

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Can Europe keep up with the world's 5G leaders?

As 5G rolls out across the continent, one industry leader told Euronews Next it could take years for the benefits to be fully understood.

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