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An analogue masterpiece: How Test cricket can be saved in a T20 world
Just as mechanical watches survived the quartz revolution, Test cricket can continue to thrive in the age of Twenty20 cricket. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 03 Jan 3:45am 

-Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor
-Knesset advances bill to recognize Israeli Sign Language as first language of deaf people
-The British military expected to see more of Russia's 'prestige equipment,' like T-14 tanks, fighting in Ukraine, officer says
-IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure used by Radwan Force in southern Lebanon
-Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson

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How to fix a touchpad that’s not working in Windows 11
If your touchpad isn’t working on your laptop, you’re going to have to rely on your mouse. But there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot a touchpad not working in Windows that may just fix the problem. What to do: Step one Right click on the Windows icon and then... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 03 Jan 2:05am 

CES 2026 will bring faster, stranger laptops. Just don’t expect them to be cheap
CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s largest consumer tech expo, will kick off on January 6th, 2026. It’s a notoriously gigantic event packed with everything from robotic pet doors to self-driving cars, and there’s always a ton of laptop news amid the noise. CES 2026 could be a particularly tumultuous show.... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 03 Jan 12:45am 

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-German chamber of commerce chief urges rethink of climate policy
-Brianna LaPaglia’s Ex, Zach Bryan, Married Girlfriend Months After Dating

Tiffany Calver on breaking the glass ceiling as she leaves 1Xtra
Tiffany Calver made headlines when she was announced in 2018 but now she's ready for new challenges. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 10:55pm 

Agentic AI forces new rules as digital disobedience rises
Agentic AI and digital disobedience will strain policy, security and governance in 2026 as autonomous firms and users test new limits. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 02 Jan 10:15pm 

-Bitcoin's squeeze sets stage for major price swing

'Breaking my neck on Harry Potter hasn't changed me as a person'
Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes describes living in a wheelchair and his hopes for the future. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 9:45pm 

Bashir in 12-man England squad for final Ashes Test
England name off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 9:45pm 


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-Sakkari too strong for Osaka in United Cup clash

While Microsoft is obsessed with AI, Valve is stealing PC gaming away
Microsoft’s big focus for Windows is AI integration. Meanwhile, Valve has been not-so-quietly pilfering the entire PC gaming ecosystem from Microsoft, turning the Linux-based SteamOS into a real competitor to Windows. In a few years, gaming laptops may run SteamOS instead of Windows. And Microsoft has no one to blame... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 03 Jan 3:05am 

DIY PC building is a no-fly zone in 2026. (Thanks, RAM.) Now what?
I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but 2026 is a special exception. You can thank stratospheric memory prices for that—and a little scare that happened right before Christmas. Micro Center briefly marked a handful of SSDs for sale at their suggested list price, alarming DIY PC builders with the... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 03 Jan 2:05am 

-BONK jumps more than 10% in 24 hours as momentum pushes price higher
-Walmart salary data revealed: How much the retail giant pays designers, software engineers, and other tech workers

Chip wars: What to expect from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026
Each new CES is an opportunity for a glimpse at the processors and platforms coming for the new year, even if they have been previously announced. This year is no different. Two of the three major arrivals have already been disclosed, both for notebooks. Intel has revealed its next-generation Core Ultra... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 03 Jan 12:45am 

Tech Life
We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 11:35pm 

-Israel Prison Service officers sent to crocodile farm to review plan for croc-surrounded prison
-Yemen's Hadramout Saudi-backed governor announces 'peaceful operation' to reclaim military sites

Before they were famous: Stars pictured at drama school
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 10:35pm 

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2026 tipped as make-or-break year for business AI adoption
Technology leaders warn 2026 will be a make-or-break year as businesses demand tangible AI value, workflow redesign and tighter security. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 02 Jan 10:05pm 

Wales star Wainwright poised for Leicester move
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 02 Jan 9:45pm 

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