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Asus’ RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB DDR5 drops to $1,449 (today only)
$300 OFF TODAY ONLY Asus TUF Gaming F16 Laptop 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; }); })(); Here’s a great deal on an upper-mid-range gaming laptop that’ll get you...

Logitech’s G512 X keyboard finally makes adjustable actuation feel practical
Logitech gaming keyboards don’t agree with me. I think they’re too expensive for too little functionality, pretty much all the way across the line. But the company is doing its darnedest to change my opinion. The new Logitech G512 X keyboard goes all in on performance, whether you want standard...

BBC's Beyond Paradise leans into South West myths
Actor Zahra Ahmadi, from Plymouth, says the latest series reminds her of childhood stories.

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

Another one gone: Scotland-eligible Crusaders halfback signs with Edinburgh
Louie Chapman will leave the Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, heading to Edinburgh with a special family connection.

Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.

Bunnings manager awarded $16k after being denied bonus
A Bunnings manager who was denied a bonus and told she was "not the right fit" has won a $16,000 payout.

Plastic laptops aren’t cheap anymore—and they’re often better than metal
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap, creaky material. But after testing dozens of laptops over the years, I’ve found that plastic...

API attacks surge as AI exposure raises cyber risk
Akamai survey finds APIs are now cybercriminals' main target, with AI-linked interfaces under attack and incidents costing organisations more than USD $700,000.

Indian billionaire's son offers home for Escobar's hippos

Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

Germany’s renewable sector: Reform, uncertainty and the race against the clock

I built a tool to filter 700 listings for my job search. It got me a position as head of AI.

14 Killed After Small Passenger Plane Crashes in ‘Tragic’ Incident: ‘There Were No Survivors’

Textile recycling test processes European waste at industrial scale

Tested: This triple-screen laptop extender turned my backpack into a mobile office
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Three 1080p displays One single cord Third-party drivers, either via USB or the web Priced less than the competition Compact enough to fit in a backpack; sturdy too Cons 6+ pounds can be carried in a backpack, but not comfortably by everyone Average displays, in brightness and appearance Our Verdict KYY’s triple-screen laptop extender surrounds...

Government-funded private jet and tax-free millions: NRL star’s move to new PNG team
The league’s newest franchise has landed two major stars in a single day, sparking fears over their massive financial advantage.

Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

Police hunt men after 'shaken' pair threatened with weapon in Christchurch
A Christchurch worker and a member of the public were threatened with a weapon during a Friday afternoon robbery.