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Anthropic shifts enterprise billing to token-based pricing
Anthropic replaces flat enterprise seats with token-based charges and monthly spending commitments, pushing more cost risk onto customers at renewal. 
© 2026 ITBrief 3:05am 

-Don't Look Now, But Intel Stock Has Crushed Nvidia Over the Last Year. Here's What It Means For the Next 5

Perplexity priced me out of its OpenClaw clone
I want a personal AI assistant. There, I said it. I want a team of agents on my computer that take over my system, sort through email, pick through my calendar events, scour the web for news and trends I care about, craft to-do lists and check off the items... 
© 2026 PC World 2:35am 

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HubSpot launches AI tools to tackle search decline
HubSpot bets on answer engines and AI-driven sales, marketing and support tools as it says organic traffic has fallen 27% year on year. 
© 2026 ITBrief Sat 1:55am 

This GMKtec Ryzen 7 mini PC with 16GB RAM is down to $400 now
NOW $100 OFF GMKtec M5 Ultra Mini PC View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); If you want a new daily driver that leaves you with some desk... 
© 2026 PC World Sat 1:55am 

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Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki's presidential bid
Nawrocki has vetoed two separate attempts by the liberal government to regulate this market in the past six months. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Sat 1:15am 

Former Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw dies aged 66
The broadcaster was known for his eclectic taste and for helping champion world music on BBC Radio 1. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Sat 12:15am 


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-The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers
-Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says
-Q4 Earnings Outperformers: Q2 Holdings (NYSE:QTWO) And The Rest Of The Vertical Software Stocks

Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation
Skillsoft data shows a sharp rise in AI learning and validation activity, with benchmark completions up 994% as employers seek proof of practical capability. 
© 2026 ITBrief 2:35am 

Anker’s 25K laptop power bank with dual built-in cables drops to $96
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© 2026 PC World Sat 2:15am 

What is Claude Mythos and what risks does it pose?
The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Sat 1:45am 

The real threat to the PC isn’t death. It’s losing control
A couple of months ago, I floated the idea of renting a PC. Specifically a Valve Steam Machine, in the hopes of getting the concept to take. I wanted it to live. But the problem with thought exercises is they can end up disconnected from the world. Recent rulings and settlements... 
© 2026 PC World Sat 1:15am 

Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
Chrome is the most popular browser in the world by a country mile. With more than 77% of the browser market across all kinds of devices, it’s most people’s first choice—especially after a fresh Windows install. But Chrome isn’t some privacy-centric upstart that puts the user first. Just like Google’s... 
© 2026 PC World Sat 1:15am 

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