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OpenAI adds role-specific plugins to Codex for work
The update broadens Codex beyond coding, as non-developers use it faster than engineers for reports, dashboards and client materials.

5 Cities Built for Ferries, Markets, Alleys, and Long Walks

Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

Firefox’s free email mask service got a massive update
If you don’t know what Firefox Relay is, you should. This free service provided by Mozilla (the developers of the Firefox browser) lets you create free email masks—that is, disposable email addresses that point back to your real email address. The idea is to share these masks when you don’t...

Samsung’s 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor hits $220, a new all-time low
NEW LOWEST PRICE 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 (G50F) 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; }); })(); Samsung’s 32-inch Odyssey G50F just dropped to a new best price: get it...

Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.

Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.

Israel detains Palestine international women’s football player

New Mossad chief reunites with Hatzalah medics who saved his life during October 7 at inauguration

AI to double data centre power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say

Corsair’s Warthog is the PC case for Halo fans
There are a lot of different ways you can go with a desktop PC build, from disco light show to mini-fridge. One of the less common themes I’ve seen repeated is “military surplus equipment.” That’s the vibe that Corsair is trying to hit with the new Warthog mid-tower case. If...

Government pledges £1.3bn for Universal's Uk theme park
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.

Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal
The software will help Equinor track production, ownership and cargo data across assets in more than 20 countries under a USD $11 million deal.

Triomics raises USD $22 million in Battery-led round
The new funding will help Triomics expand its AI platform across US cancer centres as it tackles labour-intensive oncology records and trial matching.

Crunchbase launches market insights after 900% growth
Investors and sales teams gain a sector-level view of private markets, as demand for Crunchbase's predictive products drives 900% growth.

Solomon Islands agrees to treaty negotiation with Australia
The new Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, says he wants to "reset" the relationship with Australia.

Ring’s wire-free outdoor cam drops to $40, the lowest it’s ever been
NEW LOWEST PRICE Ring Outdoor Cam (Stick Up Cam) 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; }); })(); Prime Day is coming in a few weeks, but Amazon is already...