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US tech stocks see sharp falls over AI cost concerns
Shares in Intel have continued to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.

Samsung P9 review: Up to 8TB of svelte, cool-running USB4 storage — if you can find it
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast and sustains long writes exceptionally well Runs remarkably cool despite its diminutive dimensions Up to 8TB of capacity Cons Like all current SSDs — very expensive Our Verdict Samsung’s P9 is fast, sustains long writes exceptionally well, and runs cool even under heavy load. It’s available in up to 8TB of...

I thought my homelab was secure. AI showed me how wrong I was
You know the scene in Aliens where Ripley and her surviving comrades are huddled in a darkened supply room, sweating it out as their motion trackers beep louder and louder, and suddenly the aliens start crashing through the ceiling? That’s pretty much been the recent state of the web. The sudden...

From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?

Black Caps annihilate India with record total
Down 3-0 in the T20 series against India, New Zealand have responded with a record total at Eden Park.

Seoul crush scene to be removed from Call of Duty after backlash
Bereaved families say they were appalled to see footage of the Itaewon disaster included in Modern Warfare 4.

SpaceX rockets and MrBeast? This website connects the weirdest dots
Did you know that the number of Catholic exorcists in the U.S. is correlated with the U.S. GDP per capita? Does this mean that demonic activity is driven by U.S. prosperity? Of course not. But—put your tinfoil hats on—the numbers sure make it seem possible if you squint hard enough. That’s...

Ex-Traitors players talk tactics and celebrity final predictions
Former contestants share their thoughts on life in the castle ahead of Friday's final.

Convera warns businesses to brace for FX swings in 2027
Businesses should prepare for wider currency swings in 2027 as competition for capital makes foreign exchange markets harder to predict.

Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
The shift boosts Cloudinary's standing as brands race to automate image and video management across websites, apps and marketing channels.

Why you can’t just build your own RTX Spark PC
The Asus ProArt P16 RTX Spark has 128GB of memory. So does my desktop, basically. My desktop also has a GeForce RTX 5090, the fastest consumer graphics card Nvidia has ever made, and one that’s an absolute monster for AI tasks. So why did the laptop finish my massive local AI...

What we know so far about the Binance hack
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far

Phillips powers record-breaking Black Caps to spirit-lifting win over India
The all-rounder’s third T20I century lifted his side to 259-7 after they were sent in once again.

There’s never been a better time to ditch Nvidia GPUs
I’ve bought an Nvidia GPU for every gaming PC I ever built, but I think I’m done giving Team Green my money for the foreseeable future. That feels a bit painful to type because Nvidia has been good to me over the years. Shucks, my old 1080 Ti card lasted me...

Wanaka strawbale cabin wins best architecture design award
A $125,000 compact cabin in Wanaka has won the 2026 Supreme Architectural Design Award. Twelve other projects across the country picked up national awards too.

Black Caps smash record total
Down 3-0 in the T20 series against India, New Zealand have responded with a record total at Eden Park.