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Marta Balaga Berlinale’s Co-Pro Series title “Tipping Point” heads to the end of the world – Svalbard – to tell a story of a young activist at war with her oil exec father, until he is murdered.  Chasing a piece of stolen software which can be used either to destroy the world or improve it, just like the atomic bomb, she is investigating his death. A ReelMedia (Finland) and Maipo Film (Norway) production, it’s set to start shooting in 2024.  “In Svalbard, there are scientists, spies, military attaches, environmentalists, miners. Polar bears and even a statue of Lenin, because no one bothered to take it down. You can’t make it up,” laughs head writer Brendan Foley, promising the location will keep the tale “contained.”

Those who use Windows 10 or Windows 11 have been issued a warning to make sure that their computers are up-to-date following a recent upgrade.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S23 devices went on sale in UK retailers today (February 17) and are the first big tech drop of the year so far. As the S23 series overtakes the newest range of smartphones, Currys has dropped the price of the older S21 model.

Love Island fans have said they have a 'weird feeling' after picking up on remarks made by one of the new islanders who will be calling the main villa home following the dramatic Casa Amor recoupling. The original contestants were split earlier this week when the girls were sent off to a secondary villa for the annual relationship test.

An attorney for Josh Duggar is seeking to reverse his conviction for downloading child pornography. Attorneys for both Duggar and the U.S.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief As the Berlin Film Festival and its accompanying European Film Market get under way at near normal levels for the first time since 2020, some things that seem new and different may not be. The ticketing system for festival and EFM badge holders has moved online and represents a new and frustrating institution for many participants this year – but it was in fact introduced in 2022, when the festival operated at a COVID-impacted smaller scale and the official market was held entirely online.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Giant screen systems company Imax has struck an expanded deal with Indonesia’s leading cinema operator to instal an additional ten Imax Laser-equipped theaters. When fulfilled, the agreement will mean the doubling of the Imax and Cinema XXI footprint in the populous southeast Asian country. The first four of the new systems will be located at the Summarecon Mall in Bandung, the Icon Bali in Denpasar, the Aeon Mall in Deltamas and the Thamrin Nine complex in Jakarta. The rollout of the additional six theatres will continue into 2027.

Internet Explorer users could be blocked from using the browser as Microsoft releases a major update to permanently disable its software.

A student used online bot system ChatGPT to write an essay for university and was shocked to discover it had passed with a 2:2 grade. Pieter Snepvangers was curious about whether or not the artificial intelligence app would be clever enough to write university-standard essays and if so, could be used to cheat on future assignments, the Mirror reports.

A Scots council at the centre of a child protection storm has branded "twisted" after claiming primary kids who saw images of a sex act on a school laptop weren't exposed to pornography.

The Motion Picture Association is upgrading a platform and services that assess content security safeguards of producers and their suppliers.

Experts have issued a warning over smart speakers, as they say that the devices are 'always on, always listening and sometimes watching'. Smart speakers - which primarily play music - are clever devices which can source information from the web and can even do your online shopping for you.

A Scottish council has launched an investigation after children were reportedly exposed to hardcore porn on school-issued laptops. Kids at a primary school in the Highland Council area saw the X-rated images after clicking on an advert in a webpage in their classroom.

A double murder accused wept as he told a jury how he was “apocalyptically angry” in the moments before he repeatedly struck a mum with a hammer.

A list of popular apps have been removed from the Google Play store as Android owners are being urged to delete them immediately.

A new crop of faces has been revealed for the upcoming season of Survivor.

Aberdeen are looking for their 26th permanent manager after the axe fell yet again at Pittodrie with Jim Goodwin the latest to fail to meet the expectations in the north east.

Frail Ozzy Osbourne leaned on a friend as he arrived at a fitness class in Los Angeles on Thursday - after starring as the co-worker from hell in a new Super Bowl LVII commercial.The Black Sabbath rocker, 74,  who has undergone numerous surgeries in recent years while battling Parkinson's Disease, was seen linking arms with his companion on his way into the class.Ozzy wore a striking purple coat, paired with a black tee, joggers and trainers as he walked into the building. Sighting: Frail Ozzy Osbourne leaned on a friend as he arrived at a fitness class in Los Angeles on Thursday - after starring as the co-worker from hell in a new Super Bowl LVII commercialHe wore his locks in a ponytail for the outing in California, This comes after the star showed off his comedic side in an advert for software company Workday - ahead of the Super Bowl.

Disney CEO Bob Iger has joined with four other prominent businessmen to take a small stake in venture firm Thrive Capital.

Trying to make a good first impression during a job interview can be very difficult.

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