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Lenovo Yoga Pro 7: €600 off the premium Amazon laptop

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Until 5 May, while stocks last, Amazon is offering the premium Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 laptop at a heavily reduced...

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Meta loses 20 million daily active users amid Iran and Russia restrictions

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Meta has released its quarterly results, reporting that the daily active user count across its apps fell by 20 million...

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DJI Mini 5 Pro: AliExpress Singles Day price falls to €578

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the newest drone from the best-known brand in its market segment. Although it only...

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Apple AirTags on Flights: Airline Rules for Checked Luggage

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Small Bluetooth trackers offer reassurance, but airport rules can seem unclear to travellers. Passengers want their suitcase to arrive on...

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GeForce RTX 5070 storms the Steam charts at record speed

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Steam’s newest hardware figures have delivered a modest surprise: a fresh GeForce mid-range card is rising through the rankings at...

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Pass Ulys Télépéage: avoid queues during May bank holiday weekends

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

The Pass Ulys Télépéage is your ideal ally for avoiding wasted time in traffic jams over the May bank holiday...

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ChatGPT Faces Backlash After OpenAI US Department of Defense Partnership

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

A single announcement then transformed the atmosphere almost overnight. Within a matter of days, OpenAI’s flagship AI assistant was hit...

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Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World: €432 AliExpress Black Friday deal

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

This is your final opportunity to put the Switch 2 under the Christmas tree while making a substantial saving. AliExpress's...

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Gold from electronic waste: ETH Zurich recovers it with cheese waste

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Discarding an old mobile phone or broken laptop may seem like getting rid of nothing more than electronic waste. In...

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Coros Pace 4: the new ultra-light sports watch challenges Garmin

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Coros, Garmin’s major rival in the sports watch market, has unveiled its new ultra-light model for runners, cyclists and swimmers....

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Taylor Swift uses trade marks to protect her voice from AI imitations

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Taylor Swift is using trade marks to safeguard her voice against imitations generated by artificial intelligence. The move could allow...

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Samsung The Frame Smart TV: now 999 euros at FNAC

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

Samsung’s remarkable “The Frame” Smart TV is finally on offer at FNAC. Now is the time to take advantage of...

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Starlink on Any Phone: The Promise and Peril of Global Coverage

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

The alert arrived at 2:17 a.m., while a storm swept across the Atlantic. An Icelandic hiker was stuck on a...

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Hinetics superconducting motor brings aviation closer to practical electrification

Gareth Whitcombe • September 24, 2026

The unit neither lit up, roared nor sprouted wings. But within its glossy casing, a young US company says it...

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Fan with Frozen Plastic Bottle: A Homemade Air Conditioner

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

During spells of intense heat, many people look for straightforward ways to make their homes more comfortable without spending money...

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Illegal IPTV network leader Dash the Iranian sentenced in Spain to €8.7 million fine and 23 months in prison

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

The conviction follows an investigation that lasted for years. Known as Dash the Iranian (his real identity has not been...

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Cuba’s Clean Solar Energy for Electric Tricycles

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

Cuba’s severe energy crisis has prompted creative solutions on the streets of Havana. A young entrepreneur has created a home-made...

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Steam Deck 2: when will Valve release its new handheld console?

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

The Steam Deck 2 is eagerly anticipated, but when will it arrive? Valve has now shared an update on its...

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How the Ministry of Health Advises Keeping Your House Cool During Heatwaves

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

To cope with heatwaves, households need sensible ways to keep living spaces comfortable. The Ministry of Health advises an important...

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Porsche Cellforce battery strategy shifts from production to R&D

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

The consequences could extend from Stuttgart to the spreadsheets of every gigafactory. The German sports-car manufacturer is abandoning a course...

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AirPods Max: Amazon drops the price to €499

Gareth Whitcombe • September 23, 2026

AirPods Max rarely receive a discount. So, when Amazon puts them on offer, it is an opportunity worth taking without...