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Modern laptops ditched disc drives — this $39 Dell DW316 USB-powered DVD-RW writer brings them back

Modern laptops might've tried to kill off the built-in optical drive, but physical media is far from dead. Case in point: the Dell DW316 Slim external USB DVD-RW d...

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Massive leak at Bitcoin data center sees millions of gallons of water wasted — with schools, offices and businesses all closed

The city of El Reno, Oklahoma, has condemned a Bitcoin mining site after roughly 3.8 million gallons of water leaked, affecting schools, businesses, and even the c...

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I'm a pro photographer — here’s why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade

Apple introduced a mechanical aperture for the first time in an iPhone cameraIt's included in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max's main cameraThe hardware-based feature...

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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your day — but Apple may be risking a Meta Glasses-style backlash

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have landed, along with a revolutionary folding iPhone at this year's Apple event, but despite major advancements...

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‘Who wants a stylus?’ — Steve Jobs famously mocked them, but Apple Pencil support could be the iPhone Duo’s secret weapon

After watching Apple's iPhone Duo launch I was struck by one detail — its support for the Apple Pencil. When Steve Jobs launched the iPhone in 2007 he famously pos...

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The Lenovo LOQ 15 laptop just dropped to $1000 — and it's our top budget pick for engineering students who need real GPU power

Engineering students don't need a workstation-certified laptop to run CAD software, but they do need dedicated graphics, enough RAM to keep SolidWorks or MATLAB fr...

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‘They seem to have more money than God’: AI companies face major reality check as states cut billions in tax exemptions — with Bernie Sanders calling for regulation so tech billionaires no longer ‘play God’ and ‘determine the future of humanity’

Multiple states have revealed tax exemptions have cost more than $1 billion in lost revenue, more than 10 times some estimatesData centers are 'playing God' with t...

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Apple's all-new AirPods 5 bring 'the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation' to an open-ear design — preorder now for just $129

Today's 2026 Apple September Event has unveiled Apple's newest earbuds - the AirPods 5, which are available to preorder today. I'll break down the AirPods 5's new ...

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Google Chrome will now ship security updates every two weeks, thanks to AI

Chrome will get new updates every two weeks to minimize real-world attacksSmaller, incremental changes should also make it easier to track any issuesOther major br...

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What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 7 on Paramount+?

God, the search for Joe (Zoe Saldaña) is taking its sweet time, isn't it? At this rate, things still won't be resolved by next week's Lioness season 3 finale. The ...

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Grand Theft Auto VI: can playing a video game count as cheating on your partner?

Historically a new Grand Theft Auto game inspired controversy around violence – but this time people are getting exercised about its romanceThere was never any doubt that Grand Theft Auto VI’s exte...

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Google to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure in Finland, its largest single investment in Europe

Google is investing over $15 billion into Finland over two yearsNuclear energy, wind power and battery storage are top of mindThe company is also improving local f...

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'I am so excited to see it': The first trailer for Artificial is here — and it'll star Andrew Garfield as controversial OpenAI boss Sam Altman in Neon's dark comedy-drama about the rise of ChatGPT

The first trailer for Neon's Sam Altman biopic Artificial has been revealedThe Andrew Garfield-led movie will be released in late 2026/early 2027It covers Altman's...

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Get unlimited EE data for £15 a month with this rolling SIM deal

This is easily one of the best-value SIM deals I've seen right now - and it's a steal for data-guzzlers, regular travellers, and anyone who hates being locked into...

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The quantum deadline is unclear. The need to prepare isn’t.

For the past decade, quantum computing has been relegated to the horizon, a distant, theoretical challenge rather than an immediate operational imperative. Breakth...

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This 32GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3600 RAM kit deal is down to just $215 using a special coupon at Newegg

DDR5 might be the memory standard for newer PCs, but it costs far more than DDR4, especially when you're shopping for faster or higher-capacity kits. If you're upg...

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The new flagship Roomba has a unique mopping feature for tackling dried-on dirt — and it might be the thing that restores iRobot to its former robovac glory

iRobot has unveiled its new flagship Roomba Max 875 ComboIt sprays out heated mist to dislodge dried dirt from hard floorsThere's a seal around the vacuum to maxim...

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Invoke studio head says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' imp companion can aid as they explore and serves as an 'unreliable guide' to Kaatri's journey, but is still 'his own character'

Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' imp companion Skev provides narrative and gameplay assistanceSkev will provide lore to the p...

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Technology

Modern laptops ditched disc drives — this $39 Dell DW316 USB-powered DVD-RW writer brings them back

Massive leak at Bitcoin data center sees millions of gallons of water wasted — with schools, offices and businesses all closed

I'm a pro photographer — here’s why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade

Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your day — but Apple may be risking a Meta Glasses-style backlash

‘Who wants a stylus?’ — Steve Jobs famously mocked them, but Apple Pencil support could be the iPhone Duo’s secret weapon

The Lenovo LOQ 15 laptop just dropped to $1000 — and it's our top budget pick for engineering students who need real GPU power

‘They seem to have more money than God’: AI companies face major reality check as states cut billions in tax exemptions — with Bernie Sanders calling for regulation so tech billionaires no longer ‘play God’ and ‘determine the future of humanity’

Apple's all-new AirPods 5 bring 'the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation' to an open-ear design — preorder now for just $129

Google Chrome will now ship security updates every two weeks, thanks to AI

What is the release date for Lioness season 3 episode 7 on Paramount+?

Grand Theft Auto VI: can playing a video game count as cheating on your partner?

Google to invest $15 billion in AI infrastructure in Finland, its largest single investment in Europe

'I am so excited to see it': The first trailer for Artificial is here — and it'll star Andrew Garfield as controversial OpenAI boss Sam Altman in Neon's dark comedy-drama about the rise of ChatGPT

Get unlimited EE data for £15 a month with this rolling SIM deal

The quantum deadline is unclear. The need to prepare isn’t.

This 32GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3600 RAM kit deal is down to just $215 using a special coupon at Newegg

The new flagship Roomba has a unique mopping feature for tackling dried-on dirt — and it might be the thing that restores iRobot to its former robovac glory

Invoke studio head says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' imp companion can aid as they explore and serves as an 'unreliable guide' to Kaatri's journey, but is still 'his own character'

Doom is coming to Black Ops 7 in new Halloween event as final season revealed ahead of Modern Warfare 4 launch

Qualcomm signs $4 billion "multi-generational" data center and AI deal with AWS

The Ninja Crispi air fryer is now twice as good, with a DualZone model that can cook two different foods at once