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Now $470 off! Score Acer’s Intel AI OLED laptop with 16GB RAM
It’s time to get a laptop that won’t disappoint you day in and day out. The Acer Swift 16 AI is a solid pick for that, with a good configuration and an even better price now that it’s on sale! Best Buy is currently selling it with a massive $470...

Shin Bet employee indicted in Gaza smuggling affair alongside Bezalel Zini

Netanyahu, Modi announce new economic and security deals in Jerusalem

‘Mouse Ali’: Khamenei’s hidden network sustains his authoritarian rule from hiding

Oracle Red Bull extends AI partnership ahead of 2026
Oracle Red Bull Racing extends its AI-heavy Oracle title partnership to power strategy, simulations and hybrid engine work for F1's 2026 era.

The Apple MacSurface is almost here
During the early days of the iPad, Apple CEO Steve Jobs would offer the front rows at press conferences to any reporters who would take notes on an iPad. The same ornery son-of-a-gun who proclaimed that people “were holding it [the iPhone] wrong,” warned that laptop touchscreens would give you...

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Meta says it will help parents support their children - but safety campaigners have accused them of "passing the buck".

Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.

Block Google’s AI summaries with this easy search trick
I’m in the minority when it comes to AI summaries. I hate them. I’ll save the reasons for another time—I’m here to share how to see your search results faster. (In this, I know I’m not alone.) It takes just a quick addition to every search query. Just type: -ai This instruction tells...

AI-driven cyber attacks now breach networks in minutes
AI-fuelled hackers can now spread across corporate networks in as little as four minutes, outpacing human defenders by hours.

OLED is old news. Mini-LED is the future
I’m a big fan of OLED monitors. (I recently upgraded to a 4K OLED for my desktop PC!) But I can’t help but feel I’m gaming on a stopgap. OLED is incredible for screens, helping to boost contrast and color vibrancy. But just as plasma TVs were eventually trumped by LCDs,...

Global impunity fuels Israel’s illegal push to annex West Bank: Amnesty

Apple in Talks With Banks to Start Payment Service in India

Amazon refused permission to appeal go-ahead for UK lawsuits from retailers, consumers

US stock futures waver as Nvidia's blockbuster results draw muted response

How to avoid bad hires in early-stage startups

No compromise: Designing AI operations for sovereignty and reliability
IT leaders are racing to redesign AI operations so sovereignty, data residency and reliability can coexist under tightening global rules.

Bridgerton's first East Asian family is a beautiful thing, say cast
Stars of the hit Netflix show talk about the importance of representation as part two of season four lands.

Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next
Rachel Duffy has spoken publicly for the first time about winning The Traitors and then losing her mother.

MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ review: 30+ hours (!!!) of battery life
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Impressive battery life Colorful OLED panel Strong performance (with the right settings) Great connectivity Sleek, lightweight design Cons Display could be brighter, faster, and sharper Keyboard feel is inConsistent Battery takes a hit in practical use Our Verdict The MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+ has a solid formula. It’s fast, efficient, built well, lightweight, and not...

A former OpenAI and xAI staffer says he burned out in AI labs, so he's quitting and going back to Vietnam

Germany and Austria are Europe's cash strongholds, survey shows

France's Le Pen says she won't run in 2027 if appeal court orders her to wear an electronic bracelet

Ugandan police detain two women reported for kissing in public

Artist uses factory waste to create sculptures
Nicola Ellis wants to showcase a deep reverence for skills usually hidden behind factory walls.