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Google expands Gemini AI platform for law firms, lawyers

JPMorgan predicts booming humanoid robot demand in U.S. manufacturing

Apple launches new Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops aimed at AI developers

Acer Swift Go 16 AI review: A decent laptop that struggles to stand out
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Budget pricing (?) for decent quality Very good webcam Great battery life Good keyboard Cons Abysmal graphics performance Performance drops sharply on battery A bunch of bloatware Our Verdict Acer’s Swift Go 16 AI doesn’t really stand out from the crowd as a budget laptop, but it’s a “good enough” product whose price should be...

Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on
Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.

I want one mouse for work and gaming. Logitech’s MX Master 4 almost pulled it off
Can you play PC games with the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse? Yes. Yes, you can. Alrighty, thanks for reading this week’s Boost Mode newsletter, see y’all next Tuesday. Okay, I realize that’s a bit facetious. You know you can play PC games with any old mouse, and I promise that...

9 laptop accessories I’d actually buy for college — all under $100
Think you’re all set for college with just your laptop? Not so fast! As any computer user knows, you need a few accessories to fully unlock the potential of any laptop, whether to make it more useful, more efficient, or just more comfortable for all-day sessions. If you’re going to be...

Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer
The industrial software group is keeping revenue leadership continuity as Sue Quense moves into an advisory role after five years in post.

Is Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.

Ranking the best managers in Premier League history
Thirteen managers have won the Premier League title, but which of them will make it into our top 10 covering the competition's history?

August’s Windows 11 update breaks printers and PDFs. Microsoft explains why
After Microsoft released updates for Windows 11 on August’s Patch Tuesday, users have been reporting problems with their printers and with the creation of PDFs. Microsoft has now admitted that one of the updates released on Patch Tuesday is to blame. The problematic update is KB5120708, which isn’t actually for Windows...

Spain's producer price inflation accelerates to 9.2% in July

ExtraHop launches 400 Gbps sensor for RevealX platform
It aims to close a visibility gap for security teams as enterprise data centres outpace 100 Gbps tools and AI traffic surges.

I tried an AI pen, and suddenly I forgot how to talk
The first time I pulled the Flowtica Scribe out of its box, two words came to mind: Old-school. The Flowtica Scribe is an AI-powered voice recording pen. The leather charging case it comes in reminds me of something you’d see on a writer’s desk. Together (pen plus charging case), it costs $209. The...

Woolworths Sunnynook closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle in carpark
The supermarket on Auckland's North Shore says it will be closed until further notice.

English cricket and its drinking problem: Another nightclub incident brings shame on men's team
The off-field conduct and drinking habits of England's men's squad are back under scrutiny this week after another nightclub incident involving one of its players.

Software is crushing chips by a record margin: Chart of the Day

Live: All Blacks v Lions - South Africa Greatest Ever Rivalry tour
Follow all the action from Ellis Park for the final franchise match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivaly tour in South Africa.

Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.

'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.