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Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.

These free apps make it easy to check CPU temps and PC health
Keeping tabs on your PC’s temperatures and hardware health is one of the easiest ways to spot problems before they turn into crashes, slowdowns, or failing components. A good monitoring app can show you your PC health in real time. And while there are plenty of tools out there, I...

Missed Out On The SpaceX IPO? Buy These Industrial Giants Instead.

Rickie, Melvin and Dean McCullough to leave Radio 1 in schedule shake-up
Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes.

Powerball rolls over, will hit $30m on Saturday night
Two people split the $1m First Division prize on Wednesday.

Shallow Rhine set to rise after rain in southern Germany, transport costs still up

Queensland Origin star Kurt Capewell extends stay at NZ Warriors
The veteran second-rower will remain at Mt Smart until the end of 2027.

Tracebit says context bombs can derail AI cyber attacks
Tests on five models found a planted text string sharply reduced successful AI-led intrusions, cutting full compromise to 1% in an AWS range.

LearnUpon launches agentic AI platform for training
Corporate training teams could cut admin time as the Dublin software provider adds AI agents and external tools to its learning platform.

Just four days left to get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 for only $33
TL;DR: Don’t miss getting Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 while it’s on sale for just $32.97 through July 19. A great development environment won’t write your next app for you—but it can make getting there a whole lot faster. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your toolkit, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is available for just...

Checkmarx launches autonomous agents to fix code flaws
As AI coding speeds up, Checkmarx says its new agents can cut manual vulnerability fixes by up to 70% before code is committed.

Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead
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Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Some of the biggest names in Scottish music are supporting a bid to create a Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame.

Upgrading to a new PC? This 3-in-1 software bundle makes it easy
TL;DR: The PC Transfer Kit is on sale for $34.99 (reg. $129.85), bundling three apps to move your software, back up your system, and wipe old drives clean. Setting up a new PC usually means hours spent reinstalling programs, digging up license keys, and manually rebuilding a setup that already worked. The PC...

TikTok report says AI creative needs better signals
Marketers are finding that AI can boost output without lifting quality unless they feed it richer audience and community signals.

Flex raises USD $70 million as it launches UK service
The new capital will fund Flex's overseas expansion after annualised revenue tripled and its valuation more than doubled to USD $1.2 billion.