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Pope Leo made me rethink how I use AI
Delving into Pope Leo XIV’s exhaustive treatise about humanity and AI, I was struck by a recurring theme: AI simulates fundamental human traits that it doesn’t actually possess. For starters, AI lacks the grounding we humans get from our real-world experiences, Pope Leo noted in his first encyclical, which was released...

Person arrested after suspected Auckland shooting
Auckland Police Senior Sergeant Michael Wickman said police executed a search warrant at an address in Ireland Road, Mount Wellington late on Tuesday night.

Logitech’s new desk gear makes your marathon PC sessions hurt less
We’ve probably all experienced minor aches and pains or a twinge of discomfort somewhere when we’ve been sitting in front of the computer for far too long. Today, accessories manufacturer Logitech has unveiled its new solution to the problem: the ergonomic Signature Comfort Plus product range. Logitech The Signature Comfort Plus range...

Windows 11’s latest patch is both the problem and the fix
Microsoft has acknowledged issues with the taskbar freezing or the desktop remaining blank for a long time. The cause is said to be a faulty taskbar. A known issue in Windows 11 apparently causes the taskbar to freeze immediately after logging in. This problem can also occur when you right-click on...

Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes

Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants

UK sanctions eye Russian crypto networks used to bypass restrictions

Huawei Targets 1.4nm Chips by 2031 Amid China AI Push

I tried Microsoft’s new Surface privacy screen. The trade-off is obvious
You’re sitting on Flight 02 from San Francisco to Taipei, settling in for a long 14-hour journey. Suddenly, a familiar face appears nearby — a competitor! This is what Microsoft’s new “privacy screen” on its new Surface Laptop 8 was designed for: With the press of a button, your screen dims,...

Why reluctant 'guru' says Dutch will win World Cup
Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 - who does he think will win in 2026?

'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers?
Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.

Join us for The Full Nerd episode 400 extravaganza LIVE today!
400 episodes is a lot, unless you’re The Simpsons. Or One Piece. Or Pokémon. Or any number of daily talk shows… okay, I’m not helping. The point is that PCWorld’s weekly podcast for enthusiasts, The Full Nerd, is hitting a big milestone today, 400 episodes. You can celebrate nine years...

Your home office is messing with your head. Here’s how to fix it
Like millions of people around the world, I work from home. And doing so means I need to create a healthy work environment that encourages productivity. Working on a PC all day can cause health issues — not just physical ones, but mental ones. Everyone understands the need to maintain good...

One arrested after man found with suspected gunshot wound in Mount Wellington
Emergency services found the seriously injured man at a property on Mount Wellington Highway just after 6.30am on Tuesday.

An HP BIOS update is breaking expensive laptops. Here’s what you can do
Owners of certain HP laptops are currently facing an annoying problem. Due to a faulty BIOS update, they are no longer able to update their devices or use them in any other way. According to The Register, the update was automatically delivered to all affected users via Windows Update. The first...

'Magician' Monfils exits final French Open
Gael Monfils bows out of his final French Open in the first round, losing in five sets to compatriot Hugo Gaston, as tributes are paid to one of the great tennis entertainers.

Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.