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Black Sabbath drummer explains wheelchair use
Bill Ward, 78, reveals he has used a wheelchair for about 18 months, but is not "ill or giving up".

Alienware AW3426DW review: Maximum monitor bang for your buck
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Minimalist, functional design Excellent SDR and HDR image quality Low price for latest QD-OLED ultrawide panel High HDR brightness Cons Design is arguably a bit too reserved No USB-C with video input 3440×1440 resolution is adequate but not sharp Our Verdict The Alienware AW3426DW combines just-the-basics design with an excellent five-layer tandem QD-OLED panel to...

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

Exclusive-Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows

Evacuate now: State of emergency declared for Wairoa due to flooding
Wairoa's mayor has declared a Local State of Emergency as people in low-lying areas are urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies, aged 75
Family have announced the death of the Welsh singer in Portugal, where she underwent emergency surgery last month.

I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi… and won
You should set up a guest Wi-Fi network at home—or so says common advice. Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security weaknesses isolated. But not all experts agree. The other day, my colleague Adam Patrick Murray mentioned he’d been told not to...

Navigating grief and healing at Matariki
Niwa Milroy and Heeni Te Mate Koiwi explore how tikanga and matauranga Maori can help navigate grief, honour our loved ones and find healing.

Atomic Mail lets you send fully encrypted emails
Atomic Mail promises secure communication with end-to-end encryption, which protects messages that only you and the sender can read. Here’s how it works. First, create a new account by clicking the Create Inbox button on the homepage. Once you’ve created your inbox and logged in, download the file that contains your...

India removes import duty on some electronics, smartphone parts

Wall Street's next AI trade is smaller than a grain of rice: One Big Idea

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

I turned my Plex library into 24/7 streaming channels with this free app
While lots of free streaming services offer lineups of live TV channels to flip through, they all have the same problem: You’re not in control of the content, and you’re constantly interrupted by ads. A new app called Bunny Ears TV aims to solve those problems with help from Plex Media...

Evacuate now: Emergency alert sent to Wairoa residents as flooding begins
An emergency alert instructed people in low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground.

The best new laptop might be an old one
The smartest laptop to buy in 2026 may not be a 2026 laptop. That’s why PCWorld’s laptop deals roundup has become one of the most useful things we publish. Now, more than ever, I’m convinced that the latest laptops — and, heck, even the latest tech products — simply don’t offer...

Infios launches Archer to automate supply chain action
The new software is aimed at cutting manual follow-up in order, warehouse and transport operations as supply chain teams seek faster decisions.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.

Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
The Welsh singer was also known for hits including Holding on For a Hero and It's a Heartache.