Technology killed the video star: the end of the VCR

After 45 years, the production of video casette recorders is to be ceased, closing the chapter on the era of video shops, format wars and divinely wobbly VHS

Parliamentary BHS report will complete Wright’s ‘worst of Britain’ series

Findings on retailer expected to make difficult reading for former owners Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell

Nintendo shares up 53% as investors try to catch ‘em all

Investment surge adds £7bn to firm’s worth as Pokémon Go transforms Japanese company from reluctant mobile gamer to augmented reality trailblazer

Nintendo value surges £6bn on new Pokémon app

Biggest jump in share price for Japanese firm since 1983 with 36% rise in two days since launch of Pokémon Go app

Are modular phones the shape of things to come?

Motorola and LG are getting on board this emerging smartphone movement, but will it all fit together?

Berlin is beckoning to Britain’s startups. But will they leave London?

A bold ad campaign by Germany’s FDP party has already tackled business’s fears in the wake of Brexit head-on

Nintendo shares jump 10% as Pokémon Go paints a hopeful picture of the future

Company appears to be relaxing its hold on franchises, potentially allowing new revenue to replace that lost by underwhelming console sales

Brexit vote has already hurt tech but the next step could be worse

Most insiders agree that trade plans aimed at limiting free movement and protecting economy, would damage UK sector

Extreme online security measures to protect your digital privacy – a guide

Mark Zuckerberg uses tape over his webcam. Even if you’re not worried about industrial espionage, there’s no such thing as too much security

Spanish tax investigators raid Google’s Madrid offices

Internet company says it complies with Spanish laws and will cooperate with authorities

UK tech firms unite to push against ‘Texit’

‘Keep calm and code on’, urges one VC firm as tech companies try to inject confidence into the industry after country votes to leave the EU

British tech firms eye relocation after Brexit vote

‘Headquartering elsewhere is now a possibility’, says TransferWise boss, as loss of talent and regulatory uncertainty rear their heads

Clash of Clans maker Supercell becomes Europe’s first ‘decacorn’

The first $10bn technology company from Europe is Finland’s Supercell, following a buyout from Tencent

Instagram hits half a billion users

Milestone hailed by photo-sharing app’s founder, who says huge user growth is signal of company’s ambition

Twitter acquires AI startup Magic Pony for a reported $150m

The social network says the London startup’s technology would be used to enhance live and video offerings