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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.

RAM and SSD prices are soaring. Here’s how to buy a PC without overpaying
Do you need a new computer? Unfortunately, the market is currently experiencing high prices and uncertainty due to the massive wave of investment in AI. But it’s still possible to get ahold of a decent machine — even if you might have to compromise on your budget or your requirements. The...

First Glastonbury 2027 tickets to go on sale
Glastonbury Festival will take place from 23-27 June 2027 at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Gone ‘rogue’ and set to kill us all? Please. I know the banal truth
There’s snake-oil being sold to us and much of the world is falling for it.

Passkeys are safer than passwords. Here’s how to protect yours
Passwords? Left behind in the dust. You’ve moved on to passkeys—but you may not have locked them down properly. Most people use their phones, password manager, or PC to store passkeys. Each has their advantages, but they should be secured in slightly different ways. You may also not have covered your...

Acer Swift Air 14 review: This $699 MacBook challenger holds its own
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent battery life Good display Aggressive price tag Cons Annoying keyboard bug Average performance 8GB of memory might not be enough for certain applications Our Verdict Acer’s Swift Air 14 mostly hits its mark as a solid budget productivity laptop. However, its 8GB of memory still can pose problems in certain scenarios. Price When Reviewed This...

Firefighters battle blaze at Auckland Coca-Cola factory
Ten crews responded to a blaze on the second floor of the site on Carbine Road.

Acceldata launches xFactory for governed private AI
Large enterprises can now build governed AI on fragmented data without moving it, as Acceldata targets regulated sectors with xFactory.

Orca launches AI partner platform to boost channel sales
Partners may win more business faster as Orca links rewards to lifecycle performance and uses AI to cut sales admin time.

Lady A singer Charles Kelley reveals blood cancer diagnosis
The Grammy-winning US country music star, 45, says he currently feels "great" and is "hopeful".

Danni becomes first contestant to leave Bake Off
Danni from Dorset was the first of 12 contestants to leave 17th series of the Great British Bake Off.

Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard tapes
The auction house said it was "very disappointed" the lot could no longer be sold.

Shane Richie banned from driving after speeding
The EastEnders star is told he cannot get behind the wheel for six months.

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
The move will be part of a major overhaul of the ecosystem for website authentication.

Control your PC from your phone with this free app
Phones and computers don’t always play nice together, especially when you’re bouncing between the two–it can be super annoying. KDE Connect is a handy app that helps fix this issue by linking your devices and letting them share files and notifications, while also allowing you to control your PC from...

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey
AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13
Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announce the death of their daughter, who "was the light of our lives".

Lotto numbers drawn for $12m jackpot. Here they are
The numbers have been selected for Lotto’s Wednesday night Powerball draw.

During this Flash Sale, a Microsoft Project Pro lifetime license is only $50
TL;DR: Microsoft Project Professional 2024 is a full project management tool for Windows, and a lifetime license is on sale for $49.97 (reg. $1,129.99) through October 4. Most of the good project management tools are locked behind a monthly or yearly subscription. Microsoft Project Pro used to have the same problem, but...