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Don’t let RAM clearance wreck your PC build
Anyone planning to install a large-volume CPU cooler with a fan alongside RAM modules with heat spreaders or RGB lighting will quickly encounter a problem: lack of space. The technical term for this is “RAM clearance,” and it can make the difference between a smooth PC build and a frustrating...

Save $600 on Lenovo’s RTX 5070 gaming beast with 16GB RAM today
If you spend most of your free time gaming, you need a proper computer to enjoy it to the fullest. If you’re still on a ratty gaming machine, or God forbid one that isn’t gaming-capable at all, then you owe it to yourself to level up to something like the...

US equity fund inflows ease as tech selloff weighs

Big Tech's $600 billion spending plans exacerbate investors' AI headache

Factbox-European regulators crack down on Big Tech

Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final
India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling.

'Not a massive fan' - in-game adverts rile fans on Six Nations debut
In-game adverts made their UK television debut in Thursday night's Six Nations match between Ireland and France - to the irritation of many.

Anger over Alton Towers changes for visitors who are autistic or have ADHD
New rules at Alton Towers and other Merlin attractions have seen a backlash from some customers.

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.

Spanish skater given Minions music permission
After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.

Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.

Your simple guide to the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.

Data experts warn: If you care about your data, avoid Windows 11
Many Windows 10 users are still struggling to take that leap of faith and switch over to Windows 11. The move has long seemed to be one that’s inevitable even if postponed for as long as possible, but data protection experts are now advising that it’s the smart move: don’t...

Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video
The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.

It’s 2026 Winter Olympics time: These are the best ways to watch
The 2026 Winter Olympics run from February 6 through February 22, split across Milan and the mountain venues of Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy. If you’re watching from the U.S., that means early mornings, long afternoons of competition, and a nightly primetime wrap-up designed for people who didn’t set an alarm...

Ex-Villa striker Duran set for sixth club aged 22
Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is set to join the sixth club of his career at the age of just 22.

Ex-players have 'duty of responsibility' as pundits - Van Dijk
Former players turned pundits have a "duty of responsibility" to the new generation of footballers when commenting on their performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says.

Jeweller Pandora switching to platinum from silver as prices surge
The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.

Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city?
The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.