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Don’t like your Windows network name? Here’s how to change it
The first time you connect to a network on a Windows PC, the operating system will create a network profile and assign it a name. For Ethernet networks, Windows uses names like Network 1, Network 2, and so on. For Wi-Fi networks, it uses the SSID as the profile name. If...

Nvidia’s Trillion-Dollar Chip Market Has Friends and Foes Closing In

Witcher 3 on a phone is cool. What it means for PCs is not
Somebody built a desktop “PC” out of a gaming phone. It’s a cool little project. The modder basically disassembled a powerful Android phone, strapped on an enclosure and cooler setup, and connected it to an external monitor. It runs a native Linux desktop on Android. This means it can run...

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

Google’s free Sqoosh tool takes the guesswork out of image compression
Large image files can slow down websites, clog up your inbox, and eat away at your storage, but my favorite image compression tool, Squoosh, makes fixing that surprisingly simple. Not only does it reduce your image files, but it also allows you to compare the before an after versions before...

Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash.

Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources say

Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video model after $10 billion share sale

Germany's Uniper signs long-term gas supply deal with Norway's Equinor

Too early to tell if large Wanaka blaze suspicious, fire investigators say
Fire and Emergency were asking anyone in the area on Saturday night to get in touch.

Rassie Erasmus resists widespread change as he steels his Springboks for a response
The Springboks’ master motivator and manipulator has resisted the urge to unleash widespread change to his team for the second RGR test against the All Blacks.

Xpeng Robot Unit to Raise $900 Million From Likes of Alibaba

US FTC to file order resolving litigation against Zillow, Redfin

Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI
The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.

UK minister urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving videos
Defence minister Luke Pollard says "there's no place" for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads.

Your Xfinity Wi-Fi can see you now
Comcast wants to be your free security company. But not just any—a high tech one that detects motion through the disruption of radio waves. Called “Wi-Fi Motion,” this feature is part of the corporation’s Xfinity Wi-Fi Shield service, which combines tools for combating cybersecurity and residential threats with parental controls. Wi-Fi...

Logitech Mobi Fold review: Great for travel, not great for comfort
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Lightweight and compact High build quality Fast-charging battery Compatible with almost everything Cons No natural grip No middle button Our Verdict The Mobi Fold is anything but ergonomic, prioritizing design over usability. Price at time of review This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Price Today Best Prices Today: Logitech Mobi...

Norris says his car isn't good enough for F1 title shot but McLaren could fix that
Lando Norris says he doesn't yet have a car capable of vying for the Formula 1 title despite back-to-back Grand Prix wins but he could “win every race” remaining this season if McLaren manages to solve its biggest vulnerability.

Who won at the Cuisine Good Food Awards and why does it matter?
More than 100 restaurants picked up coveted 'hats', alongside 19 category winners in the longstanding local hospitality awards.