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Optimizely named Gartner leader for ninth year running
Optimizely says its AI-driven content marketing platform has helped secure a ninth straight Gartner Leader spot as vendors race to automate workflows.

Welsh composer makes history as music tops worldwide chart
Sir Karl Jenkins is the first living composer to top the Classic FM Hall of Fame with mass for peace.

Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world
Acronis rolls out globally available managed detection and response for MSPs, bundling 24/7 monitoring, incident response and recovery tools.

Sharing your location with ChatGPT? Do it the right way
“Hey ChatGPT, where’s a good place to get coffee around here?” Thanks to its new ability to peek at your location data, ChatGPT can now give you much better answers about what’s nearby. That said, there’s no reason to let ChatGPT know where you are at all times. First, the background....

Samsung’s 34-inch 1440p ultrawide drops to its all-time low of $200
LOWEST PRICE EVER 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S50GC Monitor View Deal Snagging a reliable home office ultrawide for 43% off is always something to desire, so now’s the time to get your hands on this 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S50GC monitor. It’s currently on sale for $200 at Amazon, down from its original $350. Samsung’s 34-inch...

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis

Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law

IDF strikes Shiraz petrochemical site, releases footage of attacks on Iranian air defenses

Minnesota deny ex-Everton forward Rodriguez has muscle-wasting condition
Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

Woods selfish to drive under the influence - major champion Day
Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Hate cookie pop-ups on sites? This free extension kills them dead
Cookie pop-ups are a source of irritation for many of us. Almost every website we visit asks us to agree to store cookie files on our computer. While the intention is to improve privacy, the frequent warnings can be annoying, and it’s easy to click “accept” without thinking. Some websites even...

Adobe’s new Student Spaces is ready for class
Productivity means different things to different people. For students, it mostly means sharing information and then preparing for tests and projects. A newcomer, Adobe Acrobat Student Spaces, is trying to deliver an all-in-one solution. It’s free for now. Right now, Adobe doesn’t seem to be doing much that’s different. The basic...

Billionaire NASA chief who’s been to space twice says critics of billionaire space travel are ‘outright wrong.’

Tech is doing everything right and getting left behind

Apple's iPhone sales continue to surge as iPhone 17 outpaces iPhone 16

1 chart reveals how 'Magnificent 7' fortunes have fallen

Kanye West travel to UK blocked by government
West was due to headline London's Wireless Festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

Major emergency response after eight people injured in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Opotiki, where eight people have been injured.

Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.