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French administration abandons Windows for Linux to strengthen digital sovereignty

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

The French administration is set to phase out Windows in favour of Linux. The transition will take time, yet it...

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Meta Quest 3: the best VR and AR headset at a reduced price on AliExpress

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

The best headset for VR and AR is now available at an exceptionally good price thanks to this AliExpress deal....

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John Ternus: Tim Cook’s designated successor at Apple

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Betting on John Ternus, Apple is preparing to place its future in the hands of an engineer by training, equally...

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Aura Power battery parks in Portugal blocked by grid connection suspension

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

For the British company Aura Power, Portugal appeared to be a highly attractive market. Attractive enough that, in 2019, it...

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Project Helix: Microsoft Shows First Images of the Next Xbox

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

At the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Microsoft has published images of a mysterious device for the first time,...

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Self-diagnosis: the risks of searching for health information online

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

A sudden pain, an unusual symptom or an unfamiliar term on a test result can be enough to spark curiosity....

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US Navy reveals details of the future SSN(X) nuclear attack submarine

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Add us to your favourites on Google. Get the latest from Zona Militar in your Google feed. As part of...

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Google Pixel 9a: double discount at Cdiscount with the TEL15D99 promotional code

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Cdiscount is offering a double discount on the Google Pixel 9a, helping you save a substantial amount on your purchase....

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How Software Is Transforming Mathematical Proofs

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Software is now joining the process – uncovering errors that nobody could previously see. For a long time, an unwritten...

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MacBook Neo: New Apple Notebook with A18 Pro AI Focus for €699

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

New Apple notebook, fresh chip, built around AI for the first time – and already available at a noticeably lower...

Nio ES6 battery swapping from Beijing to Shanghai

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

“She says you need a Chinese name.” At a desk in Beijing Airport, our fixer carefully converts my personal details...

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Xbox price increase: Microsoft hit by the RAM crisis

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Microsoft has announced a major increase in the price of its Xbox console amid a crisis. The move sits in...

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Google Maps gets 3D navigation and Ask Maps with Gemini

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

What had until now seemed like a fairly conventional navigation app is becoming a kind of digital co-pilot. Google Maps...

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L3Harris at Eurosatory 2026: NOVA and Wraith Shield

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

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AliExpress: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 gets 57% off

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

AliExpress is offering a huge 57% discount on Samsung’s best smartwatch. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to...

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Eternal September 1993: why the internet changed forever

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

There are two versions of the internet: the one before September 1993 and the one after it. In 2026, some...

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China's New Hydride-Ion Battery Stores Electricity and Hydrogen Without High Pressure

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

The search for energy-storage sources is driving remarkable scientific progress across Asia. A recent innovation from China could transform the...

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra: the premium smartphone set to outpace rivals

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Oppo has just unveiled its new premium smartphone: the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. With this handset, the Chinese brand intends...

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Wearable technology and type 2 diabetes: how to stick to physical activity goals

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

The biggest challenge in any exercise routine is maintaining it. About half of people who begin an exercise programme give...

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Retroid Pocket 5 at €181 instead of €259 on AliExpress

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Launched in summer 2025, the Retroid Pocket 5 is a handheld console for Android mobile games, modern low-latency titles through...

Sleek turquoise Xiaomi SU7 electric car displayed indoors next to a charging station and digital screen.

Xiaomi SU7: the Chinese electric saloon takes on Tesla and Porsche

Gareth Whitcombe • September 27, 2026

Nearly three years after its initial announcement, and following €1.277 billion of investment, Xiaomi has finally unveiled its first car:...