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This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 32GB RAM is on sale for $450 right now
New year, new computer, right? It just makes sense to get a mini PC this year instead of investing in a big desktop PC or getting a laptop that’ll cost a pretty penny. The Bosgame P6 mini PC is down to $450 right now on Amazon, a decent $80 in...

Snowflake backs Ataccama to boost AI data quality
Snowflake invests in Ataccama to embed automated data trust and quality tools deeper into the Snowflake AI Data Cloud for enterprise AI.

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer
The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

'I don't': AI wedding vows fall foul of Dutch law

German emissions cuts slow, North Sea has warmest year on record

Bark beetles target a tree's self defences - but a fungus can help

AfD politician on trial over Nazi song played at his birthday party

MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says

Second lorry of care home aid reaches Ukraine

The most honest prediction for 2026: nobody knows what’s next

Hyundai isn't just making robots — it's making subscriptions

Excel tip: Define cell names to cut errors and speed up your formulas
It may be a surprise to learn that you can define names of cells in Microsoft Excel instead of using the letter and number combinations. This makes it friendlier to read and understand. For example, in our sheet below, typically if you wanted to calculate profit you’d need to use the...

Bethell scores stunning century but England edge towards defeat
Jacob Bethell's stunning maiden first-class century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia.

'No idea what just happened' - GB's Jones battles injury in Auckland win
Britain's Francesca Jones says she had "no idea what just happened" after battling injury to reach the Auckland Classic quarter-finals.

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles
Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

US cyber attack on Venezuela exposes CNI vulnerabilities
Alleged US cyber role in Venezuela attack exposes how multi-domain operations can silently compromise critical national infrastructure.

Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media
Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.

Two of Ikea’s most eye-catching lights are about to get smart
Ikea made a splash three years ago when it joined forces with an award-winning designer for a striking line of decorative house lamps. At CES this week, Ikea is adding a new twist to those Varmblixt lights: smarts, complete with a dash of Matter. Slated to go on sale in April, the...

Snowflake brings Google Gemini 3 AI models to Cortex
Snowflake will run Google’s Gemini 3 AI models natively in Cortex, keeping enterprise data in-platform while deepening Google Cloud ties.

Corsair announces Steam Deck-integrated keyboard and new gaming mice
Corsair announced the latest additions to its gaming peripheral line at CES 2026, which includes the Galleon 100 SD Editon keyboard and new versions of the Sabre V2 Pro Wireless mice. They also announced the Corsair MM Pro Control Esports-tuned cloth mouse pad. The Galleon 100 SD Edition keyboard features integrated...

Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years
Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.

'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?
England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?

'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age
Jacob Bethell looks "born to play international cricket" and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.