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Sting pays Police bandmates more than £500,000 in royalties
The musician discovered an "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu, 15 Jan 4:15am 

Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 15 Jan 4:05am 

PCs are the future of living room gaming at CES 2026
While wandering the show floor at CES 2026, I was struck by the future of living room gaming. What was once the realm of gaming consoles seems to be turning into PC territory. Handheld gaming PCs are now a mainstay in PC showcases alongside laptops, and lots of companies have... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 15 Jan 3:25am 

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Acer Swift Edge 14 AI review: A proper mobility champ
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Impressively lightweight Respectably long battery life Gorgeous display with excellent anti-glare Clean, modest looks Cons Slightly subdued performance Unimpressive speakers Subpar mics and camera Our Verdict It’s not without its faults, but the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI otherwise delivers a great all-around experience with extra points going to the gorgeous matte display. If you’re... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 15 Jan 3:05am 

-Parsons to lead infrastructure design of New Murabba phase one
-CAN 2025: Idrissa Gueye, the king of completed passes!
-CAN 2025: The top 20 best dribblers ahead of the semi-finals
-EU Commission unveils plans to support Ukraine with €90 billion

Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance
Acronis launches encrypted archival storage for MSPs and SMEs, promising rapid access, WORM immutability and predictable long-term pricing. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 15 Jan 2:15am 

Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas
Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 15 Jan 2:15am 

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-China's Xpeng aims to sell up to 600,000 vehicles in 2026
-SkyFi raises $12.7M to turn satellite images into insights

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Wicked's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey look set for theatre reunion
The Hollywood stars look set to reunite on stage after their successful run in the Wicked franchise. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu, 15 Jan 4:05am 

This decked-out Acer gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti is $350 off today
I just found the perfect gaming laptop deal! I’m patting myself on the back for this one because you never really see a laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti going for just $1,550. If you’re an avid PC gamer and you’re looking to upgrade before prices spike too high... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 15 Jan 3:45am 

This Ryzen mini PC with 16GB RAM is now $319! Get it while it’s hot
Why occupy your desk with an expensive laptop or a space-hogging desktop PC when you can just as well get a mini PC that does pretty much the same job at a fraction of the cost? Your home office could be so much better with this Acemagician M1 mini PC,... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 15 Jan 3:05am 

X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law." 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu, 15 Jan 2:45am 

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This amateur tennis player just defeated Sinner and won $1 million
A sold-out Rod Laver Arena to watch the Australian Open’s “1-Point Slam” competition where tennis stars competed against community champions, celebrities and wildcards. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 15 Jan 2:45am 

-Travel agency shuts down after losing license, all trips canceled

Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles
Over half of firms cannot hire the data and AI talent they need, with mid-sized businesses and industrial sectors hit hardest, Emergn warns. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 15 Jan 2:15am 

How to change your Windows PIN for better security
Windows PINs are a secure and convenient way to log into your device. They are particularly useful for Microsoft accounts, as they are tied to the account and provide a quick and easy way to access your device. If you’re worried that your Windows PIN has been compromised, it’s best... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 15 Jan 2:05am 

-Exclusive-Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
-Google's Apple AI deal marks 'huge loss' for OpenAI
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