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Japanese firefighter moonlighting as YouTube gamer has pay slashed

The man said he didn't realise his hobby would break Japan's rules on public employees holding second jobs.

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Revealed: The best places to work in Europe in 2022

Tech companies have dominated Glassdoor’s ranking of the best companies to work for this year, but who comes out on top in Europe?

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How safe will your data be in Meta’s hyperrealistic metaverse?

Meta has reportedly had hundreds of new patents for hyperrealistic tech approved for its metaverse but none of them mention privacy or safety.

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Norwegian police post suspect getting a drugs test on Snapchat

A Snapchat post by Norwegian police raised questions over privacy and power. Now the country's policing watchdog is investigating.

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Meta mandates booster shots for returning workers, delays reopening

All workers returning to office will have to present proof of their booster jabs, while the company closely monitors the Omicron variant situation, Meta said.

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EU will force tech firms to do more against child sexual abuse online

The EU's home affairs commissioner plans to propose new legislation that will strengthen requirements for reporting abuse by social media platforms and internet service providers.

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Balmain toys with NFTs in new Barbie-inspired fashion collection

The collection focuses on garments adorned with Barbie's signature pink shades and is almost entirely unisex.

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France fines Google and Facebook €200m over cookies consent

France hands Google and Facebook a €200 million fine over tracking consent

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Scientists plan to digitally unwrap mummified children in Sicily

The remains of 41 mummified children in the Capuchin Catacombs are to be analysed by a team of researchers from the UK using x-ray technology.

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AI chatbots already talk to you but now they can tell how you feel

The automated answering service, trained using a human voice, is capable of breaking down sentences into sounds and tones so it can talk back and read a caller’s emotional state.

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'Polish Watergate': Warsaw accused of using Pegasus to spy on rivals

Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza published a report on Wednesday claiming that the PiS-led government has purchased and used the powerful spying software since 2017.

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What can we expect from the 2022 CES tech show?

A cat-robot that nibbles your fingers, new COVID masks and driverless cars. Here’s what to look out for at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

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Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret?

Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.

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Electric cars overtake Norway's car market and Tesla wins the race

Tesla delivered more than 308,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter and saw deliveries surge about 87 per cent.

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Hyundai, Kia expect auto sales jump in 2022 amid chip shortage

The companies sold 6.67 million vehicles in 2021, about 3.7 per cent less than their combined target, largely due to supply problems including the chip shortage.

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These are the tech trends to watch out for in 2022

The new year will see newer versions of last year’s technology, such as the metaverse. But will we start questioning if the tech is actually good for humanity?

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Secrets of a 3000-year-old mummy unwrapped using X-ray and 3D scans

Scientists uncover what was hidden under a mummy's wrappings for over three thousand years using X-rays, CT scans and 2D and 3D softwares.

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The year of the vaccine: Top inventions and innovations of 2021

Euronews Next takes a look at some of the most important innovations and inventions from 2021.

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How the metaverse conquered Christmas

This Christmas Meta’s Oculus Virtual Reality app was the most downloaded application on Apple’s App Store.

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Paris Hilton launches metaverse business on Roblox

Paris Hilton created an island in the online virtual world, dubbed Paris World, where visitors can explore digital replicas of her Beverly Hills estate and its dog mansion.