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Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks
The models are aimed at developers and enterprises, with Microsoft saying internal training could cut costs and improve control in regulated industries.

Inside the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: The guts behind Intel’s handheld push
For my money the most exciting announcement of Computex 2026 (so far) has been the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld, which is among the first devices to hit the market powered by the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. That should give it a shot in the arm power-wise...

Delta launches modular AI data centre to speed build
AI operators could bring new capacity online faster, as Delta says its prefabricated system may cut data centre deployment time by 60%.

This 20,000mAh power bank handles your laptop. It’s now $49 (new low)
NEW LOWEST PRICE Baseus Blade 100W Laptop Power Bank 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; }); })(); Baseus’s slim 20,000mAh power bank is down to $49 from $90, which...

This simple ChatGPT prompt makes AI teach instead of lecture
ChatGPT and other big AI chatbots aren’t ones for holding anything back. If you ask them a simple question, you’ll frequently get multi-part answers, complete with bullets and emojis. Those giant AI-generated answers can be overwhelming. If your intent is to actually learn something rather than being on the receiving end...

Watch: Violent storm sweeps through the centre of NZ
People living from Stoke to Takaka lost electricity just before 9pm on Thursday, as lightning bolts lit up the sky.

Linux Foundation launches Tokenomics Foundation for AI costs
Rising AI bills are pushing enterprises to seek neutral benchmarks, as token costs are now a CEO-level concern and newer model prices climb.

No handshake and no photo as Andreeva of Russia beats Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open final
The atmosphere beforehand was somewhat tense as the players had separate photos taken as they each stood next to two children on their respective side of the net.

Newgen named notable vendor in Forrester low-code report
The listing signals Newgen's push into governed AI development tools as buyers increasingly judge low-code platforms on orchestration, not speed alone.

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI
The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.

Desktop CPU shipments plunge 20 percent. It may get worse
Desktop PC CPU shipments plunged more than expected during the first quarter of 2026, and darker clouds loom on the horizon. In total, the total number of X86 processors sold into the PC market — mobile, PC, server, IoT — only fell about 6 percent from a year ago, a...

Asus’ 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor just dropped $200 below its all-time low
NEW LOWEST PRICE 32-inch Asus 4K OLED Gaming Monitor 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; }); })(); Asus’s 32-inch ROG Swift 4K OLED monitor is down to $899 from...