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Synology DiskStation Manager 7.3 Brings Data Tiering and Changes in Storage Requirements
Synology is collaborating with drive manufacturers to expand the range of certified storage media, delivering more reliable options. In the meantime, 2025 model-year DiskStation Plus, Value, and J Series running DSM 7.3 will support installation and storage pool creation with third-party drives.

This SteelSeries gaming headset is a whopping 20 percent off on Prime Day
Quality gaming headsets are hardly ever reduced in price, but this Amazon Prime Day SteelSeries has reduced its Arctis Nova 5X Wireless gaming headset by 20 percent, now only $120, down from $150. It’s a big deal because the Nova 5X is a fully fledged set of cans with great sounding...

Banks divided on size of expected OCR drop
The central bank will reveal the decision of its monetary policy committee, with the current rate set at 3%.

Littler wins World Grand Prix thriller but Van Gerwen out
Six-time champion Michael van Gerwen loses in round one of the World Grand Prix in Leicester, but Luke Littler progresses with a stunning win.

'Tough moments' after Saudi move - Henderson
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says he has had "tough moments" since leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia and could "have made different decisions".

Conor McGregor given 18-month ban for missing drug tests
Conor McGregor accepts an 18-month ban for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy, the organisation says.

Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.

Five takeaways from US Attorney General Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing
Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.

Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue
"The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all," UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.

Military and civilian aerospace sectors benefit each other - dronemaker
"The drone doesn't know if it's being flown for military or civilian purposes", says Dr Isaac Henderson.

Auckland gets set to sparkle with Diwali festivities
More than 65,000 are expected to attend Auckland's vibrant Diwali Festival in the city centre this weekend, with ticketed events expanding celebrations.

Heavy rain warning issued and strong winds set to blow, but temperatures heating up
Most across the country will have a fine week as the West Coast of the South Island deals with “significant accumulations” of rain.

National slips into 20s in latest poll as left bloc holds power
The poll, conducted October 1 to 5, was conducted while dozens protested outside NZ First leader and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters’ Auckland home last week.

Leeds Rhinos' Connor wins 2025 Man of Steel award
Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is named the 2025 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel.

'Captain no more, but England need Knight more than ever'
Heather Knight may no longer be England captain, but her match-winning knock against Bangladesh in the World Cup showed they need her in the side more than ever.

'Masters of their own downfall' - is Arsenal form just a blip?
Arsenal are now without a win in their past four games following a 2-1 defeat by Lyon in the Women's Champions League.

German mayor critically injured in stabbing attack, police say
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says "we fear for the life" of Iris Stalzer, a newly-elected mayor in the western town of Herdecke.

Women 'accosted McCann family outside their home'
Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg visited Rothley to confront Kate and Gerry McCann, a trial heard.

The Papers: 'China given a free pass' and 'Kemi: trust me'
Accusations that a China spying case collapsed because the government refused to declare Beijing a "threat" lead Wednesday papers.