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‘Discontent and distrust’: annual social cohesion checkup shows exactly what’s making Australia angry

The Guardian Technology Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 PM (1 hour ago)

Cost of living and AI outrank climate change and war as top concerns for future, but support for multiculturalism remains strong Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast The vast majority of Australians support immigration and multiculturalism despite more feeling poorer – and…

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Bluetooth is getting a big boost to data transfer speeds

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) that oversees the wireless standard has formally adopted Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) as an optional feature of the Bluetooth Core 7.0.

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Russian hacktivists say they were behind freezer hacks, but speculation remains

Noname and Z-Pentest Alliance are claiming responsibility - but this is being met with scepticism.

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The fight for tech accountability starts now

When Donald Trump began his second term as president, Silicon Valley gratefully embraced moral nihilism. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and more collectively donated millions to Trump’s inauguration fund to ensure his favor in a new era of gangster tech regulation.

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How to watch Fenerbahce vs Liverpool for FREE: Live streams

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Disney plans thousands of layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by 20%

Disney is planning thousands of job cuts and has asked some managers to target cost savings of 20%. Thomas Buckley first reported the plan for Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The savings could come from job cuts as well as other expenses.

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Here’s What the Historic Blue Wave Means for Trump’s Climate Rollbacks

Democrats swept Congress and won in red states. Here are the races that matter most for decarbonization, disasters, and data centers.

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Why the weirdest game of 2026 is also one of my favourites

Titanium Court is a bizarre world of 8-bit fairies, Shakespeare and surprise songs – its magic lies in never knowing what on earth is going on • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?

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Cybersecurity

French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe

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UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown

Documents show Home Office developing programme to use technology for general immigration enforcement The Home Office is preparing to deploy facial recognition technology at transport hubs and public events as part of the biggest immigration enforcement crackdown in British history.

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Gaming

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time review – a dream come true

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