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Windows 7 and Vista return! Thank this modder’s ready-to-install ISOs
Windows 11’s track record hasn’t been great. Every update seems to cause all kinds of problems, which is why many users would revert to a previous version if they can. Fortunately, it’s now easier than ever to do, as one Windows enthusiast has restored two classic versions—Windows 7 and Windows...

Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer
If you want to avoid cable-like prices for streaming TV, the best way is to aggressively cycle through different subscriptions. A new app called StreamWolf makes that process simpler. StreamWolf provides an overview of all your streaming subscriptions, shows you the total cost, and lets you cancel (or reactivate) individual services...

Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case

Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts

Germany expels Russian embassy staffer over links to Russian spy

Get Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p 200Hz gaming monitor for $160 today
Have you been waiting patiently for the chance to grab a fast 1440p gaming monitor for well under $200? Your patience is about to pay off! This is the deal you’ve been waiting for: Samsung’s Odyssey G5 is now 36% off on Amazon, bringing it down to just $160. This...

I love AI. But the more I use it, the more I hate it
Artificial intelligence, like Mondays, is becoming universally disliked—so much so that I feel redundant writing about how much I’ve grown to hate it lately. And yet, I find myself using it more and more. AI is great for things like quick and dirty concept art, as a design companion for bouncing...

What is the Japanese cheesecake yoghurt trend?
It's got two ingredients and it's taken over TikTok

South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate AI, startups warn of compliance burdens

AI power and infrastructure needs boomed in 2025. At Davos, the AI story for 2026 remains the same.

Carbon fiber, magnesium, ceraluminum: Why your next laptop will feel different
Laptops felt different at CES 2026. I mean, literally. While new hardware from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm stole the show, advances in laptop materials flew under the radar. Forget plastic versus metal. PC makers are now competing on physical feel—and there’s a whole new world of different metals and alloys...

Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.

Vampire film Sinners breaks Oscar nominations record
The horror is up for 16 awards - setting a new record for the most Oscar nominations for a single film.

Ocean views, and a space for Granddad in this restored and updated vintage home
A century ago there were stables on this site, now it commands one of the finest views on Napier’s bougee Bluff Hill.

Trump is reshaping the world. New Zealand’s best response is keeping its head down
“To be fair, President Trump mentioned Greenland in his first term. It was strategic real estate,” says Todd Muller.

Victims of vicious dog attack call for stronger laws after owner’s no-show at court
German couple, aged 74 and 80, were attacked in an Auckland reserve on January 12 last year.

France's Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia

'Last plane to leave Tehran': Mossad's final Iran chief Eliezer Tsafrir dies at 92

Oscars 2026: Nominees list in full
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet.

This Windows 11 Pro mini PC with 32GB RAM is only $420 right now
You don’t always need a laptop to get the job done, and you most definitely don’t need a massive desktop PC. Instead, the Acemagic M1 mini PC is more than enough if you just need a decent machine for day-to-day tasks in your home office that won’t break the bank....

Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.

Alibaba Is Said to Plan IPO for AI Chipmaking Unit T-Head

Coupang investors seek US probe over South Korea's handling of data leak

Musk, Davos’ Most High-Profile Hater, to Make First Appearance

'Paul Mescal loved my song - but forgot my name'
The Gladiator II and Hamnet star mentioned last December he was loving a song called Evelyn, by Michael McGovern.