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TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.

Black Caps forced to field inexperienced seam attack for must-win test
All you need to know New Zealand and the West Indies prepare to go again in Wellington after their epic draw in Christchurch.

Unpaid bills, a bankrupt, and the schoolboys who turned up to dig a $100k pool with shovels
A digger was supposed to come and carve out the hole for Matthew Hawkes’ new swimming pool. Instead, he says, a bunch of schoolboys with shovels turned up.

16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update
Today, Microsoft will release December’s monthly patch for Windows 11. The last Patch Tuesday in 2025 will be huge, because according to Windows Central, there will be no fewer than 16 new features included in the update. get windows 11 pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro These include various design changes to important...

Vivint says 53% of homeowners think a smart home costs too much
Smart home and home security service provider Vivint today released the results of a study analyzing how home life has evolved over the past five years. One of the most interesting findings was that 53 percent of homeowners think the smart home is still too expensive, even though 55 percent...

Social media ban shouldn’t be judged by its impact on day one
Regardless of workarounds and likely teething problems, the impact of the law will be measured not over days and weeks, but over the much longer term.

Euroclear details 'concerns' over EU's frozen Russian asset plan

PIJ claims Gaza terrorists handed over last hostage, despite Ran Gvili's remains still in captivity

Turn one laptop USB-C into 17 ports: Baseus’ dock is now 25% off on Amazon
If you’re using a laptop as your primary workstation and you want to upgrade your workspace and boost your productivity, then you should really look into getting a docking station. It’s the ultimate solution for expanding what your laptop can do, especially if you get one that’s better than the...

‘Incredibly caring’ doctor who transformed NZ eye care dies after freak accident
Dr David Squirrell died after injuring his head and neck while swimming at his home in Australia.

Get Samsung’s 32-inch 4K monitor for just $200 (41% off) while you can
It’s time to get that monitor upgrade you’ve been putting off because, let’s face it, you could really use a better display with a proper high-res resolution for the modern era. Your eyes deserve it and they’ll thank you for it. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to break the bank if...

Apple’s Slow AI Pace Becomes a Strength as Market Grows Weary of Spending

Key questions to stay grounded in the AI frenzy

Ugreen’s fast 4-port USB-C charger drops to all-time low price: $34
One of the best things you can get for your sanity and your device’s health is a good charger block—something fast, something versatile, something with safety features like temperature monitoring. The Ugreen Nexode is a great option, especially now that it’s on sale for $34 on Amazon. That’s not only...

Addlink P50 review: A versatile USB flash drive hiding SSD might
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Small thumb drive form factor Both Type-A and Type-C connectors Affordable 10Gbps performance with everyday operations Cons Writes slow to a crawl off secondary cache Connector covers aren’t captive Our Verdict For everyday write operations, this versatile (Type-A/C) thumb drive SSD delivers the goods. But it’s slow as molasses (on a very cold day!)...

Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer
Mangopay hires former Spotify and GoCardless executive Andy Wiggan as Chief Product Officer to drive wallet-first growth and crypto expansion.

Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace