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Samsung’s extra-fast 1TB portable SSD is a winner when it’s on sale
Having extra physical storage on hand is always a good idea because you never know when you’ll need to make emergency backups, but it’s also great because apps and games and files are getting so large these days. Even if you aren’t a data hoarder, you’ll find that an extra... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 4:25am 

Users aren’t happy with Copilot AI taking over the Microsoft 365 app
If you use the Microsoft 365 app on your mobile phone or tablet, you should think carefully before updating to the latest version. For a long time, the Microsoft 365 app was great for its focus on Office, allowing you to view your recent documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more—both local and... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 4:05am 

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-Who was Ofir Tzarfati, the hostage who will be reburied for the third time?
-Australia deports first foreign detainees to Nauru in controversial deal
-Lavrov: Russia ready to offer non-aggression guarantee to NATO, EU

This fast pocket-sized USB-C power bank is dirt cheap today: only $11
One of the most useful things you can throw into your pocket before leaving home (besides your keys, of course) is a power bank. Most power banks claim to be portable, but one that’s actually slim and tiny enough to fit into an actual pocket while also powerful enough to... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

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-Nvidia Investors Look to DC ‘Super Bowl’ to Juice Sluggish Stock
-US startup Substrate announces chipmaking tool that it says will rival ASML

How Edwards and Sciver-Brunt put England back on track
From Ashes humiliation to a World Cup semi-final in eight months - how have Nat Sciver-Brunt and Charlotte Edwards revived England? 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

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Australia deports first foreign detainees to Nauru in controversial deal
The first transfer of the so-called NZYQ cohort to the tiny Pacific island marks the start of a A$2.5bn agreement between Australia and Nauru. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour
The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan's Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 


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Laptops with Blu-ray and DVD drives? Yup, Fujitsu is doing it
When’s the last time you saw a laptop with a spinning disc drive on a store shelf? Outside of a pawn shop, I don’t think I’ve seen one in almost 10 years. But Japanese manufacturer Fujitsu just announced brand-new models, complete with fairly recent Intel and AMD processors, that come... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 4:05am 

The latest Ultraloq Bolt smart lock supports Z-Wave Long Range
The smart home product manufacturer Xthings has announced that its latest Ultraloq Bolt Z-Wave smart lock has achieved Z-Wave Plus V2 certification. We’ve long appreciated the Ultraloq series for its diminutive proportions, measuring 2.95 inches square, with its numeric keypad encircling its key cylinder (and on some models, but not this... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 4:05am 

Pentest People unveils platform with usability & UX upgrades
Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 29 Oct 3:25am 

Hyper’s TrackPad Pro wants to make your mouse obsolete… but I hate it
Consider this an apology to Hyper and to its parent, Targus. I don’t want to use HyperSpace’s TrackPad Pro standalone haptic trackpad and I’ve probably wasted your time, Hyper’s, and mine. Perhaps you, dear reader, will feel differently. Me? I just can’t stand it. Hyper’s $150 haptic Trackpad Pro (or $109... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

-Big Tech's earnings will focus on AI and iPhones
-This startup raised $26 million to protect data in subsea cables from hackers. Read the pitch deck.
-Apple's market cap hits $4 trillion on positive iPhone 17 sales momentum

England legend Anderson receives knighthood
James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker of all time, receives a knighthood for services to cricket. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

I'm just keeping Celtic seat warm - O'Neill
Martin O'Neill says he had to "pull myself off the floor" when he was asked to take interim charge of Celtic following Brendan Rodgers' exit. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Will Kamala Harris (and Donald Trump) run for president again?
Harris and Trump have both said they’d be open to assuming the presidency after 2028. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
The aircraft was flying from a popular coastal resort to a game park when it came down. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 29 Oct 3:05am 

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