Guardian tech reviews: small sustainability steps but lots more to do
New devices contain recycled materials, have longer software support and better access to repairs
From Zoom to Disney+ watch parties: tech for family fun at Christmas
There are plenty of ways to make a remote Christmas more fun, from video calls to multiplayer games
Google and Apple have ‘vice-like grip’ on UK mobiles, warns regulator
Competition watchdog says proposed new ‘big tech’ regulator should investigate effects of duopoly
TechScape: Netflix and the future of tech employee activism
Up for discussion in this week’s newsletter: an internal brawl over Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special is just the latest chapter in increasing activism in the industry
‘Expiry’ date labels needed to guide Australians shopping for white goods and electronics, report finds
Productivity Commission’s ‘right to repair’ report recommends a pilot scheme be adopted to advise consumers of durability of devices
UK watchdog’s action against Facebook over Giphy proves it has teeth
Move by Competition and Markets Authority is a welcome step against the power of big tech
14in MacBook Pro review: putting power back in Apple’s laptop
New M1 Pro and Max chips, larger screen, long battery life and more ports make for huge upgrade
The 20 best gadgets of 2021
From smartphones to folding skis, the year’s top gizmos selected by tech experts from the Guardian, iNews, TechRadar and Wired
Notorious Pegasus spyware faces its day of reckoning
The infamous hacking tool is now at the centre of international lawsuits thanks to a courageous research lab
Christmas gifts: the best tech gadgets for all the family
From smartphones to tablets and headphones to laptop bags, there is plenty to choose from
What is it like trying to fix an iPhone yourself?
Apple is offering repair kits from next year so the Guardian spent a day in a specialist shop to see how it’s done
Christmas shopping: check out the best ways to pay
There’s a wide choice of options, from credit cards to buy now, pay later services such as Klarna
TechScape: why Apple will now let you fix your own iPhone
Up for discussion in this week’s newsletter: the tech giant’s new at-home repair programme is good for customers – but there’s reason to be cynical
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for surveillance of users
iPhone-maker also seeks to ban firm behind Pegasus spyware from using any Apple software, services or devices
Can big tech ever be reined in?
The Biden administration has shown an early determination to tackle the power of Amazon, Google, Facebook and co. But is it already too late?