China cracks down on censorship loopholes

Five websites, including shopping giant Alibaba, have been asked to remove vendors that sell VPNs. It is the latest in a series of measures from the Chinese government to maintain strict control over content. Apple has previously been asked to remove VPN apps.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

This Bodybuilder Mom Died After Taking Too Many Protein Supplements

A 25-year-old Australianmom of twowith a rare genetic condition has died after consuming a protein-heavy diet in preparation for an upcoming bodybuilding competition.

Last week, Perth'sSunday Timesreported that in June, bodybuilder Meegan Hefford wasfound unconsciousat her apartment and taken to the hospital. She died there three days later. In the weeks leading up to her death, Hefford had beentelling her familyshe felt "weird" and tired. Her mother attributed it to her intense workout schedule: "I said to her, I think youre doing too much at the gym, calm down, slow it down,' her moth er Michelle Whitetold theSunday Timesin a recent interview.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

The Essential Phone will be shipping very soon

Update: The Essential Phone will begin shipping within the next seven days, according to emails sent out to customers that pre-ordered. That doesn't include the Essential Camera, which will apparently be confirmed via a seperate email.

Plants 'hijacked' to make polio vaccine

As well as helping eliminate polio, the scientists believe their approach could help the world react to unexpected threats such as Zika virus or Ebola. Experts said the achievement was both impressive and important. The vaccine is an "authentic mimic" of poliovirus called a virus-like particle. Outwardly it looks almost identical to poliovirus but - like the difference between a mannequin and person - it is empty on the inside.

AI seeks fantasy football challengers

Fantasy football is a game in which users assemble an imaginary team of real-life footballers and score points based on the players' actual statistical performance during the season. The game was invented in 1971 in the UK by Bernie Donnelly and was originally a niche recreational activity, but today it is a burgeoning business on the internet, where users play ad-supported versions of the game, download it as an app and even place bets on the outcomes of games.