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Molex backs CAEPlus cooling tech for AI data centres
Pressure is mounting on data centre operators as AI workloads push chip temperatures higher and make liquid cooling more urgent. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 4:05am 

Microsoft is killing this 25-year-old Windows tool. Your scripts might break
With the latest Windows 11 preview update (KB5120998), Microsoft is finally bidding farewell to a tool that has been part of the operating system since Windows XP: the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC). It’s being removed from Windows 11 in an upcoming patch, and it’ll affect both Windows 11 versions... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 4:05am 

Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
Poor data quality is still holding back AI and reporting, even as businesses add specialist roles and restructure their data teams. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 3:45am 

Cursor rolls out Origin code hosting to paid users
Paid Cursor subscribers can now host repositories and manage pull requests in one place, as Origin enters early beta against GitHub and GitLab. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 3:35am 

How poor watchlist data undermines sanctions screening accuracy
Poor-quality sanctions lists can swamp compliance teams with false alerts while letting real matches slip through, raising regulatory risk. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 3:05am 

ChatGPT’s newest feature is like Windows Recall without screenshots
ChatGPT’s desktop app now includes a new feature called “Computer History,” which was announced via social media post by Ari Weinstein, a Codex product manager at OpenAI. Computer History allows ChatGPT to track your computer activity, creating a timeline of your actions that can then be used by ChatGPT and Codex. It’s... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 3:05am 

You can run multiple monitors off one DisplayPort cable. Here’s how
Many PC users assume that every monitor requires its own cable to connect to the computer. However, DisplayPort offers another solution. Thanks to Multi Stream Transport (MST for short), several monitors can be connected via a single DisplayPort port. This allows you to set up a multi-monitor configuration without having... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 2:05am 

ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend
Businesses that stop at ERP risk leaving approvals, invoices and card spend manual, undermining the clean data the ledger needs. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 1:35am 

Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive
On last week’s episode of The Full Nerd podcast, we talked a lot about Game Pass. It got me thinking: What would Microsoft have to offer to get me to subscribe, regularly, not just in passing to try out an interesting new title? And how long might it stick around if... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 12:05am 

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Castrol fluids get NVIDIA validation for AI cooling
Data centre operators gain more assurance as Castrol's PG25 and PG25T pass NVIDIA checks for direct-to-chip AI cooling. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed 4:05am 

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-OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, as safety questions swirl

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ChatGPT for Teens gets one thing right, and more AI models should follow
One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other big AI chatbots is when they try to pass as flesh-and-blood people, piling on first-person pronouns and telling me about their feelings. All those flattering and distracting “I couldn’t agree more!” and “We make a great... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 3:45am 

Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed 3:05am 

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Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link. 
© 2026 Ars Technica Wed 2:15am 

Windows 11’s August update is crashing games and causing PC problems
Windows 11 update KB5121003 is the major security update for August, released last week and fixing over 400 security vulnerabilities. However, some users are reporting serious issues after installation, including system crashes, driver issues, login errors, and more. According to Windows Latest, there’s been a surge in reports from gamers stating... 
© 2026 PC World Wed 2:05am 

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National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed 12:06am 

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