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Peace of mind for 50% off: Ring’s 1080p indoor cam is now just $25
Whether you’re at work, out running errands, or on that vacation you so deserve, wouldn’t you feel more at ease if you could keep an eye on your home from anywhere? Like, if all you had to do was open a phone app and you could see a live feed...

Firefox finally gets custom keyboard shortcuts, delighting long-time fans
Keyboards are a type of archaic manual input device from the age before the iPhone, known for being popular with old people like me. If you’ve never encountered these antiques, you might be surprised to discover that they offer not only rapid text creation but also superior manual control of...

Acer’s 27-inch 280Hz OLED gaming monitor is down to $400
Now that’s more like it! All last year, $400 seemed to be the floor for new (not refurbished) OLED monitors, at least in the US. Then 2025 happened and, for some unfathomable reason, electronics in every category shot up in price. But now as we turn the corner towards Black...

I still don't know how to get Smith out - Broad
Stuart Broad admits he still does not know how to get Steve Smith out and says the Ashes will be a "long series" if England cannot dismiss the Australia batter early.

'Scotland must shake shackles of past to grasp World Cup dream'
Scotland must seize on Denmark's vulnerability to earn the win on Tuesday - live on the BBC - that will take them to their first World Cup since 1998.

Will the (latest) asylum system reforms work?
The Home Secretary announces an overhaul of the asylum system, but will it work?

Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.

How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.

Turn your browser into a full-blown PC with Puter
The trend of developing applications for web browsers is still popular, but Puter takes this approach to a whole new level. This online service provides a complete operating system with a graphical desktop and built-in apps. The developers refer to this as a cloud OS. To test it, open the Puter...

All Whites eye strong finish to 2025 as Ecuador release their star striker
All you need to know about the international football match between New Zealand and Ecuador being played in New Jersey.

‘Where’s the adjustment?’: All Blacks detail theme of failure to England
All Blacks assistant Scott Hansen used “adjust” in different forms eight times in two minutes when reflecting on the troubling 33-19 loss in London.

'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.

Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism
Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal

At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".

Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.

Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.