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Computex got weird: A sword PC, a scented case, and a hologram cooler
Computex in 2026 is a bit of a downer. Even though there are new CPUs from Intel and Nvidia — yes, Nvidia CPUs, it’s a big deal! — the ongoing RAM crisis has put a huge damper on things. But Taipei remains the center of the PC nerd world for...

HP unveils AI PCs & developer systems for local tools
Demand for local AI development is reshaping HP's PC line-up, with new laptops, mini desktops and secure systems aimed at developers and enterprises.

Person stabbed in central Auckland Kainga Ora complex
Police were called to a grievous assault on Greys Avenue at 10:45pm on Friday.

Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona.

Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.

OpenClaw was too dangerous for your PC. Now it’s the blueprint
Cast your mind back four months ago–ancient history, I know–when I wrote that OpenClaw, the open-source tool that kicked off the whole agentic AI craze, was too dangerous to install on your local system. It might run amok! It could threaten your privacy! You’d be an easy target for hackers! Well,...

‘It’s embarrassing’: Brumbies coach apologises for historic loss
"We’ve let you down and we’re sorry." Coach Stephen Larkham pulls no punches after a record 66-12 Super Rugby finals loss.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell signs long-term deal through to 2031 World Cup
Following a 2023 quarterfinal exit to the All Blacks, the Lions coach signs on for two more World Cup cycles.

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt

Naval drone explodes in the Romanian port of Constanta

France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fears

More than 50,000 affected by Nazi laws gain German citizenship

Ilant raises USD $15 million to tackle obesity costs
Employers and health plans are seeking ways to curb soaring obesity-drug bills as Ilant adds USD $15 million and expands care.

Bring your song ideas to life with AI music
I’ve been messing around with AI music tools lately, and the two I keep coming back to are Suno and Udio. These two apps make it easy to spin up a fully composed and polished song from just a simple idea. Suno is the easiest place to start. You type a...

Gigabyte’s Aero X16 is a rare 32GB gaming laptop under $1,400
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The laptop middle class is vanishing
Being a techy person in 2026 — or even someone who just needs a new laptop — is hell. Performance is amazing, but devices that used to be affordable are beginning to balloon in price. And “affordable” is now a rapidly moving target, with computers of the same price getting...

Hundreds enjoy impromptu Ed Sheeran waterfront gig
The singer performs half a dozen songs to hundreds of fans during an early-morning show.

Anthropic urges global freeze on AI as it warns of losing control
The tech giant has offered to halt work on more powerful systems on one condition: that its rivals in the US and China agree to stop at the same time.

Sectigo launches MCP server for certificate management
Enterprise security teams can now use AI prompts to renew or revoke certificates without bypassing Sectigo's approval and audit controls.