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Snowflake, OpenAI sign USD $200m AI deal & add tools
Snowflake unveils AI coding and semantic tools and inks a multi-year OpenAI partnership worth USD $200m to power its Cortex AI platform.

Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

Insane deal: HP’s RTX 5070 laptop with 32GB RAM is $661 off!
If you’re going to buy a gaming laptop right now, then it might as well be one that’s future-proof, right? This powerful HP Omen Slim 16 model is not only $661 off at B&H right now—bringing its price down to $1,449 (was $2,110)—but it also has one heck of a...

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert

Merge drives in Windows 11 for streamlined storage
If you have multiple drives on your PC and they’re smaller than you would like, you can combine or merge two drives in Windows to create one larger drive. It only takes a minute and can result in you having a tidier, more coherent drive structure. But be sure to...

Geekom A7 Max review: This mini PC hits a sweet spot for everyday use
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good features Two 2.5 Gbit Ethernet ports, lots of USB ports Support for up to four displays (up to 8K) Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 Upgradable DDR5 RAM instead of soldered LPDDR Cons Fan spins up abruptly under load and becomes clearly audible No USB-C port on the front Second SSD only possible in M.2-2230...

Jacquet set for Liverpool medical before £60m move
Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.

Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

Hunt for UK's smallest mouse in huge Scottish nature reserve
The 10,500-acre Tarras Valley reserve is being scoured for the presence of the tiny harvest mouse.

How Pfizer’s CEO wielded moral clarity to help his team do the impossible

Elon Musk Is Said in Advanced Talks to Combine SpaceX, xAI

Linq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps

4 PC parts you should never skimp on
When buying a PC, it can make sense to save money in certain areas. However, when it comes to core components, choosing the cheapest option rarely pays off. Here, quality is not only a factor in performance, but also in stability, durability, and everyday convenience. A high-quality power supply, for example,...

What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?
The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

Balloons from Belarus cross into Polish airspace for a third night

German AfD politican found guilty of money laundering, coercion

Germany detains 5 men accused of illegally exporting goods to Russian defense companies

Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike

Melania film beats box office predictions despite criticisms
The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump has been panned, but is off to "a huge start".

Yes, you should use an encrypted email service. Here’s why
Using an encrypted email service is one of the most effective ways to reclaim your digital privacy. While standard providers like Gmail or Outlook protect your email in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security) they still hold the master keys to your data. Here is why switching to a dedicated encrypted...

Why I loved a deadline-day deal - and never saw them as a risk
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the right deadline day signing can transform your team's fortunes, but sometimes it is not just about the effect a deal has on the pitch.

Fulham reject Everton's approach for Wilson
Fulham reject an offer from Everton for Harry Wilson, with the midfielder set to be out of contract this summer.