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A popular streamer tells us about the downsides of making online content.

Logitech G Study Finds Gaming Plays Growing Role in How Gamers Spend the Holidays
As the year winds down and millions prepare to visit family or take a seasonal break, a travel pattern is emerging that includes gameplay as part of the holiday routine. Increasingly, people are incorporating gaming into time off and travel plans—a trend commonly described as the “gamecation.” Survey-based research commissioned by...

One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says
The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

UK police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters as authorities toughen hate speech law enforcement

Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia

Tier IV backs self-driving tech start-up Turing Drive

HP ZBook 8 G1i review: A blazing-fast professional workstation
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Serious performance Good battery life Excellent webcam and mic Long warranty Cons Expensive 4GB of VRAM puts many local AI models out of reach NPU too slow for Copilot+ PC features Our Verdict HP’s ZBook 8 G1i is a capable professional workstation with fast performance, good thermals, and an unusually long warranty. But this machine...

Protect data from ransomware and more with ESET Cybersecurity
Data is one of the most important possessions we have these days. Whether it’s crucial documents for work or those irreplaceable photos and videos of the kids, these digital files are precious and need to be protected. But, with so many threats now targeted at us every day, how can...

Rocket Lab launches fourth spacecraft into orbit for US Department of War testing
The launch, named 'Don't Be Such A Square', lifted off from Wallops Island in Virginia just after 6pm NZ time.

I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy
In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

A 'novice' who can 'punch a bit' - how good is Paul?
BBC Sport takes a look inside Jake Paul’s camp and assesses his boxing ability before Friday's fight with Anthony Joshua in Miami.

The post-gamer era: What if Nvidia abandons PC gaming?
Imagine it’s the year 2030 and Nvidia has just announced its newest RTX 7000-series graphics cards. But the cheapest of the cards is priced over $2,000 and the top model is nearly double that. The series offer minimal uplift on rendering performance, but they’re incredibly good at accelerated upscaling and...

Facebook tests limiting links some people can share without paying
Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained

Top EU court rules Polish Constitutional Tribunal is not independent

Buying PC speakers? Avoid these 5 common mistakes
When you’re shopping for new speakers it’s easy to make mistakes that can have an impact on your listening experience. Buying speakers requires a certain amount of knowledge to ensure you find a model that’s a right fit. Here I look at five common mistakes people make when choosing speakers...

Free Adobe Acrobat Alternatives for Every Need in 2026
Adobe Acrobat’s popularity is a given because of its advanced editing features. But it’s also pricey, lags with big files sometimes, and is packed with features you might never use. Plenty of users aren’t fans of the whole subscription thing, and many of them are now on the hunt for...

Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.