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In NZ, X certainly isn’t the ‘everything app’ and hasn’t been for a while
Stuff went looking and found that just 14 of 75 main government departments are still on X. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue 4:15am 

Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs
For many years, Windows has included built-in tools to help users manage their computer’s energy consumption. While these features were once mainly associated with laptops, recent updates to Windows 11 have expanded their usefulness to desktop PCs as well. Originally, these power options allowed laptop users to reduce energy consumption... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 4:05am 

-Nvidia stock hits this bizarre valuation level

GMKtec M6 mini PC is $200 off: Ryzen 5, 16GB RAM, Windows 11 Pro
It’s time to move away from laptops and desktop PCs and look into getting a mini PC! Because these things are powerful, affordable, and take up so little space on your desk. Today, the GMKtec M6 is down to $350 on Amazon, a stunning 36% discount for solid specs. At the... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 3:45am 

Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 3:15am 

-South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with promise of aid, witnesses say
-Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries
-Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa
-ShinWon calls for data-driven supply chain approach at OECD Paris
-German union urges action over arrest of DW journalist in Turkey

Need a quick creative reset? Give these two sites a spin
If you’re looking for websites that get the creative juices flowing, you’ve come to the right place. Here we look at two websites that do just that. Plan your room If you’re ever moving house and tasked with setting up a new room from scratch it can be a daunting task. Just... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 2:05am 

Mexican Open denies cancellation amid drug cartel violence
Mexican Open organisers say the tournament will go ahead despite violence following the death of the country's most wanted drug baron. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 1:35am 

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Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 1:35am 


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Copilot uses your Microsoft activity data to personalize its responses
Microsoft has confirmed that Copilot can use data from other Microsoft services—such as Edge, Bing, and MSN—to customizn its responses and improve its memory feature, reports Windows Latest. There’s a new setting called “Microsoft usage data” under the Memory tab in Copilot’s web settings. The feature appears to be enabled by... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 4:05am 

-The AI boom is helping Samsung and coming for Apple
-Exclusive-ASML unveils EUV light source advance that could yield 50% more chips by 2030

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This ultra-fast 3-port Ugreen power bank is a steal for 38% off
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve left home with my laptop bag but no charger. The chaos of the early morning rush often gets me, and it sucks because my laptop can barely go a few hours before it needs to be plugged in. And yet, I never... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 3:25am 

Your AI isn’t broken. It’s just doesn’t know you yet.
If your work chats with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini are more annoying than they are helpful, there’s usually a simple reason: it doesn’t know you yet.  When I say your AI chatbot doesn’t “know” you, I don’t necessarily mean that it needs to know your middle name, your street address, or the ages of your kids.   I’m talking more about the knowledge that... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 3:05am 

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Quiz: Name these footballers who have played for Man Utd and Everton
Name all 17 players who have made at least one Premier League appearance for both Everton and Manchester United. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 1:35am 

Why Man Utd fans should be glad if Maguire extends stay
Fans should welcome the belief of sources on all sides that Harry Maguire will remain at Manchester United at least for next season, writes Simon Stone. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 1:35am 

'Closest I've felt' - Hodgkinson on breaking longest-standing world record
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she feels "closer than ever" to breaking the women's 800m outdoor record - the longest-standing world record in athletics. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 1:35am 

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