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Ghana singer Shatta Wale held in US fraud probe over Lamborghini purchase

Save $1,000 on Samsung’s ultrawide 49-inch OLED gaming monitor!
Samsung’s monitors tend to come with a bigger price tag than a lot of the competition, but somebody must know that they’re priced too high because they often go on sale, too. As is the case with this gigantic 49-inch OLED gaming monitor. Woot has it for just $769.99 right now (originally $1,799.99) and this deal is only good for the next three days. There’s a lot to like about the Odyssey OLED G9. It’s the largest OLED panel you can get right now without switching to a full-blown television. The 5120×1440 resolution on the curved panel basically squishes two 27-inch 1440p monitors together side by side, and unlike some previous versions it’s still plenty speedy at 240Hz. PC gamers will appreciate the Nvidia G-Sync support, since actually trying to run a modern game at that resolution is likely to make your PC beg for mercy. For more details, check out the full PCWorld review. This monitor also includes speakers (please don’t use them) and Samsung’s smart TV tech with built-in streaming apps, which may or may not sway you (easy to ignore them if you want). Sadly, it lacks USB-C support so it won’t be great for a gaming laptop… but come on, this chonker is destined for an elaborate battlestation setup, especially since it has compatibility with a standard VESA monitor arm. This is a refurbished monitor, one of the reasons it’s almost a thousand bucks under the going rate for a 49-inch OLED. That means it gets a 90-day warranty from Samsung, which is also well under the 1- and 2-year warranties we’ve seen on refurb hardware as of late. It still might be worth it if you’ve been itching for an OLED upgrade. If not, then check out PCWorld’s roundup of the best monitors available. Get a 49-inch ultrawide Samsung OLED gaming monitor for $770Buy now via Woot

Apple TV+ just got a price hike, and it’s a steep one
Severance, The Studio, Slow Horses, and an upcoming new season of The Morning Show: Yes, Apple TV+ has been on a bit of a hot streak lately. Now get ready for a price hike to match. Starting on August 21—so, now—the price of Apple TV+ will rise to $12.99 a month, a steep $3 a month higher than the previous $9.99/month rate. That’s a 30-percent price hike, folks. Existing Apple TV+ subscribers on the monthly plan will see their rates go up following their next renewal date. The last time Apple raised its Apple TV+ prices was back in October 2023, when the service went from $6.99 a month to $9.99/month, an even steeper 43-percent price hike than the latest increase. Apple TV+ cost a mere $4.99 a month when it debuted back in launched back in 2019. In a statement announcing the price increase, Apple focused on Apple TV+’s recent streak of popular shows and movies—”all ad-free,” it added, as Variety reports. Indeed, Apple TV+ remains the lone holdout among the big streaming services by not offering an ad-supported tier, although there’s long been chatter that Apple was tinkering with the idea. After a slow start, Apple TV+ has cranked out a steady stream of hits, with one show—Severance—hitting a grand slam in terms of viewership and cultural buzz. Seth Rogan’s The Studio also drew plenty of eyeballs as well as nearly two dozen Emmy nominations, while the Gary Oldman-starring Slow Horses has been a popular procedural. And Apple TV+ also struck cinematic gold with F1, the Formula 1 movie headlined by Brad Pitt that’s been a genuine box office blockbuster. F1 is expected to make its Apple TV+ debut in the fall. Still, some dark clouds loon on the horizon for Apple TV+, including rumors that Apple may be about to lose Friday Night Baseball. Apple and Major League Baseball kicked off a seven-year deal back in 2022 for two exclusive Friday night games on Apple TV+, but Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Apple may end the deal early, with Peacock scooping up the Friday games instead. Apple has yet to confirm the news.

Three more species of giraffe than previously thought, scientists say

Silver used as form of currecy in Land of Israel 3,600 years ago

German court threatens government with fine over visas for Afghans

Ukrainian suspect detained in Italy over 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

Microsoft tests AI-powered file search in Windows 11 with Copilot
Microsoft has started rolling out a new version of the Copilot app (version 1.25082.132.0 ) to testers in the Windows Insider Program. The update includes two major new AI-powered features. The first big feature is called semantic file search, which allows you to search for files in Windows 11 using natural language instead of matching exact file names or keywords. For example, you can search “find my CV” to locate your résumé documents or “find images of bridges at sunset on my PC” to locate photos that fit that description. With semantic file search in Windows 11, you’ll be able to control which files and folders are accessible to Copilot via settings. Note that semantic file search will only be available to Copilot+ PCs, meaning laptops that have cutting-edge NPUs. The other new feature in the update is the new look and feel of the Copilot home page, which brings together your latest apps, files, and conversations directly in the app. The rollout of the news will be done gradually via Microsoft Store to all Insider channels.

Tyla learns how to prep for Notting Hill Carnival
Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Here’s how much Microsoft devs earn, according to leaked documents
As one of the most important technology companies in the world, Microsoft employs over 220,000 people. However, this number has shrunk somewhat following layoffs from earlier this year, which resulted in thousands of employees being let go. But how much do you actually earn as a Microsoft employee? This question is particularly interesting for developers and managers, as such positions at top companies are in high demand. And as a user, you might also wonder what a Windows developer earns these days. How much do Microsoft devs earn? Business Insider recently obtained a leaked internal Microsoft document that answers this question. In it, 850 employees provided information on their own earnings at Microsoft, and the data allows for different levels to be compared with each other. Compensation at Microsoft comprises the following: a base annual salary, a cash bonus, a percentage bonus (presumably based on targets achieved), and a stock award (which is based on the current company value and can therefore fluctuate greatly). This results in the following salary range for developers: Level Basic salary Cash bonus Bonus percentage Stock bonus59$120,800 – $124,000$3,000 – $19,3008-14%$7,000 – $19,30060$111,000 – $160,000$9,300 – $21,7008-16%$7,200 – $20,00061$128,000 – $170,000$11,300 – $27,0008-20%$10,800 – $36,00062$139,200 – $191,000$11,000 – $30,8008-20%$8,000 – $45,00063$153,500 – $224,800$8,000 – $50,00010-25%$22,000 – $64,00064$162,700 – $230,600$11,000 – $50,00010-140%$38,000 – $80,00065$188,000 – $230,000$32,700 – $61,70016-28%$39,000 – $91,00066$217,600 – $269,000$59,000 – $60,70020-120%$78,000 – $140,00067$248,000 – $250,000$70,000 – $82,00028-34%$145,000 – $252,000 This means that a top developer at Microsoft could receive between $500,000 and $600,000 per year (after bonuses and stock awards). This is astonishing, as the average salary for developers in the US is normally around $120,000. However, you have to bear in mind that only a very small portion of the workforce is represented here. The salary is not only based on the individual level, but also on the area in which you work. The salary is lowest for developers in the “Experiences and Devices” area, which presumably means end devices and support. Cloud and AI developers earn a little more, but salaries are highest in the Xbox division and Commerce division. How much do Microsoft bosses earn? If you compare these already-excellent salaries with the top salaries at Microsoft, they no longer seem quite so impressive. According to unconfirmed reports, Phil Spencer (head of the Xbox division) earns $10 million per year, and that’s before stock awards. At the top of the list is Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who just about makes ends meet with a modest annual salary of $2.5 million. However, after all bonuses and premiums are paid out, the Microsoft top dog earns an impressive $79 million. So even a top-tier Microsoft developer earns as much in his entire life as Phil Spencer gets in two years or Satya Nadella in three months. Past reports of Microsoft salaries Microsoft salaries were also leaked in 2024 and in 2019. Compared to last year, salaries have hardly changed—but in 2019, developers at Microsoft earned significantly less. However, the company’s annual turnover has now risen to $281 billion, making it one of the top 3 tech companies in the world.