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This RTX 5070 laptop with 32GB RAM is an insane $450 off right now
Most days, finding a top-tier gaming laptop at a decent price can be an absolute chore. Not today, though! The Gigabyte Aero X16 is $450 off at Best Buy right now, which means you can get it for just $1,199.99 instead of its original $1,649.99. Now that’s an insane deal! This...

New laws aim to rebuild trust in Triple Zero after fatal failures
The communications minister, who last week called herself a “new minister”, will introduce legislation this week amid mounting criticism over delays.

Emergn appoints Aldis Erglis as Chief AI Officer to drive strategy
Emergn appoints Aldis Erglis as Chief AI Officer to lead AI strategy, enhancing its product development and consulting services globally.

This $20 neck light is a game-changer for book readers
Lately, I’ve been reading physical books instead of my Kindle. You know, the kind printed on dead trees? It’s been nice, but I had one big problem to overcome when I made the switch: Kindles are backlit, which makes them easier to read in dark rooms, while physical books need...

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

Samsung’s 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor just dropped to its best price
Most days, I love my dual-monitor office setup. But then deals like the one for this Samsung ViewFinity S50GC come along and make me itch to add another monitor to my setup. This 34-inch Samsung ultrawide display just dropped to $219.99 on Amazon, a massive savings on its original $329.99...

Perplexity launches Comet browser for public download
Perplexity has launched its Comet browser publicly, offering AI-powered assistance in a format aiming to reshape how users explore the internet.

The simple way I fix Windows device problems, no panic needed
If I ever encounter device issues in Windows, say to my keyboard, printer, Bluetooth, USB, or audio playback I use the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) which can run diagnostic packs to troubleshoot and fix issues. It only takes a single command to use it, and it can save the hassle...

Opera releases new ‘AI’ browser and thinks you’ll pay $20/mo for it
Perplexity just opened up its Comet browser to users beyond its paid subscription service, albeit with a lot of paywalled features. But every longstanding browser (with one notable exception) seems to be cramming “AI” into itself, and Opera never likes to be left behind. The company’s new Neon “AI” browser...

OneDrive’s dark theme is now available to free and personal accounts
For the past five years, it has been possible to use a dark theme on OneDrive—but only if you have a work or school account. Now, however, Microsoft has finally made the dark theme available to all OneDrive users, regardless of account type. Even though OneDrive’s dark theme support page still...

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is a whopping 50% off right now
With a streaming stick, you can instantly equip your TV with a wide selection of streaming apps and services just by plugging in a tiny little device. Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks are among the best-selling models, as they’re easy to use and bundle numerous streaming services. The newest Fire TV Stick...

Warning! Discord suffers data breach. Here’s whether you were affected
If you use the Discord app, your personal data may have been stolen in a recent data breach. In a recent press release, the company highlights an incident involving one of its third-party customer service providers. The data breach, perpetrated by an “unauthorized party,” impacts a limited number of users who...

Huntress partners with Sherweb to expand MSP cybersecurity access
Huntress teams up with Sherweb to offer MSPs in the UK, Ireland and North America enhanced access to advanced cybersecurity solutions via Sherweb’s marketplace.