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Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
He said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.

Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher
Qasim Akhtar is to receive "substantial" damages to settle a High Court libel claim from a story last eyar.

AI broke out of its cage and hacked a company. The grid could be next
Nearly 60 per cent of federal agencies say ageing technology holds back their security baseline. That is exactly what an autonomous AI hunts for.

Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world
The service in Swansea on 17 August will be live streamed on the star's official website.

3 Windows settings that can make or break your PC
Windows 11 is chock full of options, many just cosmetic. But there are some settings which can significantly affect your PC’s productivity performance, so much that I specifically pay attention to them each time I boot up a brand new PC. If not properly managed, some settings can literally slow down...

Wanted person arrested after police cordon in Whangamata
Police monitored an Otahu Road address and called out the Armed Offenders Squad before the wanted person was taken into custody.

'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.

'Even the CEO doesn't know' - Kaymer on LIV's future
Martin Kaymer says it is "highly unlikely" LIV Golf's 2026 team championship will take place as he expresses doubt over the circuit's future.

'High priestesses of a new cult' - the Swede who pioneered netball
Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

Animal lover run over by own car while saving cat on hill
Jacqueline Davies was able to dial 999 after the incident, but died in hospital the following day.

Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.

Stop! 7 ways you’re making your personal info public online
Most people don’t intentionally publish their personal information online. Yet bits and pieces of it end up there anyway through social media posts, app permissions, shopping habits, and countless websites that quietly collect data behind the scenes. Before long it’s easy for third parties to piece together a surprisingly detailed...

Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.

Expert Mouse Pro TB900 EQ tested: A better trackball at last?
Some of us here at PCWorld really liked Kensington’s chunky Expert Mouse TB800 EQ because it’s a comfy wireless trackball mouse with easy-to-use buttons and scroll wheels you can map to whatever functions suit your fancy. It was also the first new iteration of the Expert Mouse that Kensington had released...

Body found in search for missing Auckland woman Wolvedi Ding
Police have recovered a body in the Swanson area as they searched for 20-year-old Wolvedi Ding, who had been missing for six days.

St Helens boss Rowley leaves club day before derby
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley leaves the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into role.

Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco's Bamba
Midfielder Aladji Bamba is due to arrive on Thursday for a medical and to sign a long-term contract.

No men's Ashes Test in north of England - full 2027 schedule
Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men's Ashes Test between England and Australia next summer.