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Halloween 2025: The best celebrity costumes so far
Jade, Janelle Monae and Demi Lovato have gone early with their Halloween looks on social media.

Is Netflix’s cheaper ad plan worth it? We break it all down
While it once scoffed at the possibility of offering an ad-supported tier, Netflix has since embraced the idea, with millions of users snapping up its “Standard with Ads” plan, garnering plenty of interest from Madison Avenue along the way. Since its arrival nearly three years ago, Netflix has added a...

Nvidia CEO hopes Blackwell chips can be sold in China but says decision up to Trump

Here are the key Tesla shareholders backing Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package — and who's against

It’s ‘Top Gun’ in orbit: Future wars will be fought in space — and these stocks are lifting off

Search underway for missing 9-year-old in Pahiatua
Police have issued an amber alert for Pahiatua boy Jimmy Church, who was last seen with the family dog at 3pm on Friday.

Meet Focus, the Windows 11 setting that makes distractions disappear
When I’m deep into a story it’s good to have zero distractions on my desktop. That way I can give my full attention to what I’m doing. To do that, I turn on Windows Focus. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on track by minimizing distractions....

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

IDF's attorney Tomer-Yerushalmi resigns after Defense Minister Katz attempts to fire her

Smoke and explosion after fire breaks out by gas station in Germany

Breakers clip Hawks’ wings again to bounce back in style
The Kiwi club have had some issues through the first half of this Aussie NBL season. Beating the defending champions is clearly not one of them.

Master your BIOS: 8 tweaks that unlock hidden PC performance
No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot. Modern UEFI interfaces are graphical, can be operated using a mouse, and are much...

$600k earthquake rebuild named NZ's best architectural design of 2025
Canterbury shone at this year's ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, with five of eight winners from the region.

Relief for Windows 10 gamers! AMD apps and drivers will remain supported
Driver updates are important for ensuring that an operating system remains up-to-date and performing optimally. This is exactly what AMD is now promising for Windows 10, so gamers who are still on Windows 10 PCs as their main gaming platform can breathe a sigh of relief. In a statement to Windows...

The wrong monitor can ruin your gaming PC. Here’s how to pick the perfect size
Selecting the right monitor is critical to getting the best viewing experience from your games. Gamers spend so much time using their monitors. It’s not surprising then that there are so many different sizes, resolutions, and refresh rates to choose from. But if you just look at size alone the...

Tokyo Electron Gives Cautious Outlook While Eyeing AI Capex Boom

Save me, AMD Ryzen 9000G, you’re budget PC gaming’s only hope
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the burning topics on our YouTube show or fresh news from across the web? You’re in the right place. Want this newsletter to come directly to your inbox? Sign up on our website! I have...

Proton launches its new battery-powered e.Mas 5

14 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Germany You’ve Never Heard Of

'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

‘Huge risk’: ChatGPT’s suicide prevention not enough, experts say
OpenAI says its latest models can provide support for vulnerable people, but some experts still have concerns.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: Portable gaming done right
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Brilliant display Sleek design and hardware Respectable gaming performance Great speakers Strong battery life Cons CPU and GPU aren’t top of the pack Non-upgradeable memory Our Verdict The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 offers a well-rounded package with plenty of performance and surprising battery life for a 3.3-pound system. The fact that it’s built so well...