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Acer’s RTX 5060 OLED gaming laptop is $400 off right now
NOW $400 OFF Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Laptop View Deal The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI just got a massive price cut, dropping from $1,600 down to $1,200 at Best Buy. It hits that rare trifecta of gaming gear: a stunning display, a powerhouse configuration, and a price tag that...

This app helps you take better breaks and fight fatigue
Ever sit down at your computer and tell yourself “just five more minutes”–only to look up and realize an hour has disappeared somehow and your brain feels like mush? Yeah, same. That’s why I started using BreakTimer, which is built to stop this spiraling. BreakTimer is a free, open source app...

Pressure mounts over UK festival's Kanye West booking
Jewish groups and MPs call on the London festival to cancel the controversial rapper's headline booking.

This Gemini prompt adds written steps to YouTube how-tos
Whether baking your first loaf of bread or building a PC from scratch, there’s nothing like a good YouTube video to guide you through the process. But as helpful as step-by-step YouTube how-tos can be, I’ve often wished for a written guide to go along with the video — something...

Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt
More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.

Depression fears drove Orie's retirement decision
Delicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.

Totti, Puyol, Maldini, Carragher - ranking football's one-club men
From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.

New youth clubs for anti-social behaviour hotspots
The government has announced eight young futures hubs in areas with high anti-social behaviour.

Inside Project Nova, Firefox’s biggest redesign in years
Almost any browser is at a fundamental disadvantage in terms of users and influence (that is, unless you’re Google or Microsoft). But that hasn’t stopped Mozilla, which is reshaping its Firefox browser in a “Project Nova” overhaul, while threading the needle between AI, privacy, and additional features. The simple questions is...

SpaceX's IPO could supercharge the entire space industry

Big Tech's second quarter just started, and it's already facing major challenges

Armed offenders assault two staff members in crime spree
Two employees have been hospitalised after being assaulted during a pair of armed robberies at commercial premises in Christchurch.

NHS staff star in musical on antibiotic resistance
The musical, on the global threat of antibiotic resistance, features a chorus of 60 NHS workers.

Employees of two Christchurch businesses hospitalised after aggravated robberies
Police are working to identify and locate the offenders, and figure out whether or not the incidents are linked.

Employees hospitalised after assaults at two Christchurch businesses
Police are working to identify and locate the offenders, and figure out whether or not the incidents are linked.

Asus TUF Gaming A14 review: Great performance, just not for gaming
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Lots of USB connectivity including USB-C and USB-A Well-rounded CPU, GPU, and AI performance 32GB of RAM Cons Boring look and feel 165Hz, 1600p IPS display does not impress Game performance lags similarly priced gaming laptops Modest battery life Our Verdict Though it has “gaming” in its name, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 makes more...

Why it's time for Rose to come of age at Masters
In the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.

Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar
An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours.