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Acer Aspire 16 AI review: The laptop I keep reaching for
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Gorgeous OLED display Punchy audio Lightweight Solid all-around performance Plenty of ports Cons Solid battery life (though not class-leading) The keyboard takes some getting used to The display could be a tiny bit brighter Our Verdict The Acer Aspire 16 AI isn’t perfect, but it’s lightweight, capable, and has such a beautiful OLED display that I...

AMD details latest local AI capabilities in Ryzen AI Max PCs
The update lets Windows users run bigger AI models on-device, as AMD bids to make local processing a rival to cloud-based services.

Japan wins Kirin Cup with 2-1 victory over All Whites at Tokyo National Stadium
Japan prove too strong for the All Whites, despite New Zealand’s brave defence.

All Whites broken down by relentless Japan after Ben Old scores on the counter
The All Whites finished the September-October international window with a win, two draws and a loss to their name.

I wouldn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent with my personal data yet
Two people can keep a secret if one is dead, or so goes the saying. But what happens when you share the details of your life with an AI agent? Unfortunately, data can’t die the same way humans do—especially so if Meta Muse is involved. Choose it as your AI executive...

Tired of Audible? These are my favorite free audiobook alternatives
If you like audiobooks but don’t want to be tied down to Audible, there are actually some good free alternatives out there. Two that I recommend are Audiobookshelf and Storyteller. Both are self-hosted, which means that your library stays on your own computer or server, rather than in a company’s...

England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.

Summerlike warmth to give way to autumn chill this week
Temperatures on Monday could reach 23C but chillier air will spread from the north making it feel much more autumnal by midweek.

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news
Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

Model ML appoints Alex Kayyal as Chief Financial Officer
The hire adds finance expertise as the software group scales rapidly, with annual recurring revenue doubling in the second quarter of 2026.

Think that email is legit? Check these 8 phishing red flags first
Phishing is alive and well in 2026, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim an email and think it’s probably fine to click that link. But wait! Don’t do it! Phishing scammers...

What to do if you missed out on Glastonbury tickets
Those who missed out on Sunday should not lose hope, as there are other ways to secure a ticket.

Indian singer Anuv Jain on finding success without the Bollywood boost
The star reveals why he is "very selective" about releasing music - and shares his future collab hopes.

All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek five
Watch every goal from matchweek five of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.

Chiefs and 49ers remain unbeaten - five things from NFL week four
Five teams went into week four of the NFL season with a 100% record, but only three teams remain unbeaten after Sunday's action.

How Evans defied history to become Britain's first world rally champion in 25 years
Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.

Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.