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Samsung’s 32-inch 4K IPS monitor just hit its lowest price on Amazon
There’s nothing quite like going from 1080p to 4K, so if you haven’t upgraded your PC monitor yet, you might want to think about it—and think about it quick because here’s a monitor deal you won’t want to pass up. Samsung’s 32-inch ViewFinity S70D is 30% off on Amazon, bringing...

BBC director general to depart in April after resignation
Tim Davie announced his resignation amid a storm about the way Panorama edited a Donald Trump speech.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D is… okay
This final week of January is a crowded one for CPU releases. Monday saw Intel’s latest mobile chip officially debut—and on Thursday, AMD will launch its newest desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, into the world. But while laptop shoppers have all but a slam dunk option in Panther Lake-powered machines,...

Black Caps v India live updates: 4th Twenty20, Visakhapatnam
Live updates of the fourth Twenty20 between the Black Caps and India.

West Ham sign winger Traore from Fulham
West Ham sign winger Adama Traore from Fulham on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

Fresh or undercooked? Djokovic unsure where fortune leaves him
Novak Djokovic has only played 11 sets on his way to the Australian Open semi-finals, largely thanks to some good fortune. Does that help or hinder him?

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
A complaint has been filed by Ecuador, whose consular staff prevented the agent from entering.

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

Players at Australian Open being 'watched like zoo animals' by cameras, Iga Swiatek says
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek says the behind-the-scenes cameras at the Australian Open are watching players "like animals in the zoo".

'Leading actor Bafta nomination is unbelievable'
He is nominated for I Swear, which tells the true story of a teen living with Tourette's syndrome.

Womad festival given go-ahead at new site
Womad will return for the first time since 2024 having received a licence to operate.

Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks
The open source "Jarvis" chats via WhatsApp but requires access to your files and accounts.

UK pushes Google to allow sites to opt out of AI Overviews

Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber

Eli Lilly signs up to $1.12 billion deal with private gene-editing firm Seamless

Wow! Score Anker’s SD/microSD card reader for just $9 while you can
Unless you have an older laptop model, or you bought a model that was specifically made with creative professionals in mind, there’s a very high chance you don’t have a card reader. Fortunately, you can solve that issue with a mere $9 accessory: Anker’s 2-in-1 USB memory card reader is...

Ireland replace Aki for 'disciplinary reasons'
Bundee Aki is not with the Ireland squad for their Six Nations camp in Portugal with the Connacht centre the subject of a misconduct complaint after his side's URC defeat by Leinster on Saturday.

Fury to face Makhmudov in April comeback fight
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the UK on 11 April as he ends his latest spell of retirement.

'I couldn't save them' - US mum's horror as three sons die falling through pond ice
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.

Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".