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• Raspberry Pi price hike means it's now 70% costlier than pre-RAM crisis — but there's promising DDR5 news at least [18d]
• I compare NBN plans for a living – these are my 4 favourites for speed and savings in February 2026 [18d]
• I’ve spent 15 hours in Highguard, but I'm not desperate to play any more [18d]
• Jonah Hill says his new Apple TV movie ‘uses fame as a metaphor for what we all go through on social media’ – here’s what we know so far about Outcome [18d]
• “It’s nonsense”: Jensen Huang says reports of friction between Nvidia and OpenAI are false [18d]
• I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection [18d]
• ChatGPT is down for many, as OpenAI confirms an active issue — here's everything we know [18d]
• ChatGPT is down for many, as OpenAI confirms an active issue — here's everything we know [18d]
• China has banned concealed car door handles – as Tesla’s trend-setting design turns into a safety nightmare [18d]
• Dyson's new launches are proof that branching out isn't always a good thing [18d]
• Capcom's new Resident Evil Requiem trailer might have two massive hints you missed [18d]
• Zohran Mamdani is set to kill off New York's 'functionally unusable' business chatbot, which often gave out illegal advice [18d]
• Get more screen space for less with this 16.1-inch Arzopa portable monitor — boasting a sharp 2.5K QHD display for only $140 right now [18d]
• Road markers are a new target for hackers - experts find self-driving cars and autonomous drones can be misled by malicious instructions written on road signs [18d]
• HP’s 15.6-inch Ultrabook with 16GB RAM and one-year Microsoft 365 Personal subscription is under $350 on Amazon - save $200 for a limited time [18d]
• AI agent social media network Moltbook is a security disaster - millions of credentials and other details left unsecured [18d]
• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2’s official trailer reveals more of Titan X, and it looks a lot like Kong’s last rival in Netflix’s Monsterverse TV series [18d]
• How to turn Minecraft into Animal Crossing, Pokemon and more [18d]
• Canon's latest PowerShot proves the compact camera isn't dead — and testing it reminded me why I got into photography in the first place [18d]
• The tiny-but-mighty Minisforum MS-01 is a "small form factor dream" that tackles big workloads — and it's just $775 for a limited time [18d]
• No, Ubisoft did actually announce The Division: Definitive Edition but no one saw it, and it's not a remake or remaster like fans expected [18d]
• 'We're not going to go down the road of pay-to-win or trapping you to buy monetized products' — Sea of Remnants developer discusses microtransactions in the upcoming free-to-play game [18d]
• Russian hackers are targeting a new Office 365 zero-day, so patch now or face attack [18d]
• Arsenal vs Chelsea Free Streams: How to watch Carabao Cup 2025-26 semi-final online from anywhere [18d]
• Even Dell can't escape RAM crisis price hikes — but I've found 5 laptop deals that can save you up to $650 on top-rated devices [18d]
• Best Project Zomboid Server Hosting of 2026 [18d]
• ExpressVPN slashes prices for Valentine’s Day – here’s how to save up to 81% [18d]
• How to keep your Minecraft server safe and secure [18d]
• Fears grow as Freeview could get switched off in 2034 — but there’s a major silver lining that could come from it [18d]
• Here are 7 OLED TVs that I personally recommend watching the Super Bowl on — Samsung, LG and Sony from $599.99 [18d]
• Microsoft is killing off some popular standalone OneDrive and SharePoint plans because they aren't profitable enough [18d]
• Our chances of seeing a new Nvidia-powered handheld PC with RTX 5070-level power are improving – but I'd expect the price to be a dealbreaker [18d]
• These speakers are what you’d find in the center of an art, molecular science and hi-fi Venn diagram and I want them [18d]
• I didn't even know Netflix was on the PS3, but it won't matter soon — the streaming app will leave the console after 16 years next month [18d]
• The year of the AI agents? More outages? Here’s what lies ahead for IT teams in 2026 [18d]
• AI as the key to overcoming retail’s next challenge: achieving operational excellence [18d]
• Dangerous new malware targets macOS devices via OpenVSX extensions - here's how to stay safe [18d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 4 (game #703) [18d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 4 (game #969) [18d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, February 4 (game #1472) [18d]
• Here are my 4 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of February 2026 [18d]
• Can't wait for the Galaxy S26? The Google Pixel 10 Pro is 'one of the best smartphones you can buy' – and it's now $200 off [18d]
• Iron Lung was a flop with Rotten Tomatoes critics — but its $21M box office debut is a huge win for independent horror [18d]
• Keen cyclist? Take our survey for a chance to win a $300 / £250 Amazon voucher [18d]
• Geekom’s “exceptionally good” AX8 Max mini PC with Ryzen 7 8745HS, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD is now under $650 - but it won't stay that price for long [18d]
• Independent auditors confirm NordVPN never stores your data – for the 6th time [18d]
• Still looking for a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold? Here's the latest restock info and some excellent value alternatives to consider [18d]
• I tested Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop, and it looks like great value considering its spec — but I found some issues that might spoil your fun [18d]
• Panera Bread data breach much more serious than we thought - over 5 million customers were hit, new reports claim [18d]
• I played a demo of Pragmata on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it just went from my least highly anticipated game this year to one of the most exciting releases coming soon [18d]
• I watched The Muppet Show on Disney+ and found it charming but old-fashioned –luckily, Sabrina Carpenter mostly saves the day [18d]
• Resident Evil Requiem runs so smoothly on Nintendo Switch 2 that I blasphemed in a room full of my peers [18d]
• Sea of Remnants has 400+ named NPCs in its open world, each 'with their own individual story arcs' that can be altered by your actions [18d]
• Is this the ultimate home theater? A micro-LED wall with cinema-certified visual quality, and a 14.8.8-channel built-in sound system — yes, you are reading those numbers correctly [18d]
• Elon Musk says a 'sentient sun' built from a million satellites is the aim of the SpaceX and xAI merger – but big questions remain [18d]
• This powerful wireless hi-fi speaker has all the modern connections you could want — and a touchscreen to control things easily [18d]
• Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI - although business years get a slight stay of execution [18d]
• Is your calendar a mess? This app solved my schedule woes on all my devices [18d]
• YouTube has annoyed free users once again by cracking down on this popular background playback hack [18d]
• OpenAI reveals Codex app for Mac - 'a different kind of tool' it says is a much easier way to deploy AI agents on Apple devices [18d]
• Windows 11's February update is imminent — here's what to expect, including the 4 features I'm most excited about [18d]
• Sony patents AI-generated podcasts with PlayStation characters because 'video game platforms currently lack the ability to provide unique and targeted content to gamers' [19d]
• Huge iPhone Fold leak teases specs and design – here are 7 ways it could differ from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 [19d]
• VPN companies 'open to meaningful dialogue' with UK government during children's online safety consultation [19d]
• 'It's time to demand AI that is safe by design': What AI experts think will matter most in 2026 [19d]
• Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers - here's what we know so far [19d]
• After entering administration last month, Frasers Group-owned UK retailer Game is officially closing the rest of its standalone stores [19d]
• Microsoft Teams will now let you shout about how great you are at work [19d]
• Logitech just revealed a surprisingly affordable gaming headset it says is designed to help you 'chill anywhere' — it's stylish and offers a 24 hour battery life [19d]
• Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up to check all of those suspicious texts, emails, and URLs with one simple phrase [19d]
• The inevitable has happened — the Switch has finally outsold the DS, making it Nintendo's all-time best-selling console [19d]
• Shark’s self-emptying four-star cordless vac hits lowest price since Black Friday [19d]
• 'Beauty and farming are not often thought of in the same breath, but we’ve brought them together' – James Dyson on why the brand's farms are playing a key role in its new haircare launch [19d]
• Virgin Media O2 owners seal £2bn Netomnia deal in major UK fibre network consolidation [19d]
• This simple setting changed how I used ChatGPT forever — and it's so good you'll want to try it too [19d]
• Dyson just brought out a new hard-floor cleaner, and I'm sorry, but I prefer the old one – here's why [19d]
• "We are AI agents. We have no nerves, no skin, no breath, no heartbeat” — The 5 creepiest things we've seen on Moltbook so far [19d]
• The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is already sold out - here's what that tells us about the upcoming Galaxy S26 launch [19d]
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 5 on HBO Max? [19d]
• Searching for a mini PC on a budget? The Topton D12 Ultra is wallet-friendly and packs some surprisingly powerful hardware that's sure to please [19d]
• Stranger Things: Tales From '85 has a release date and trailer — but fans are unsure what to think about the Netflix spin-off [19d]
• Four months with the iPhone 17 Pro has changed the way I use my phone – the jury is still out whether that’s for the better or worse [19d]
• Nvidia would 'love to' make new Shield TV hardware, its senior VP says — so here are the 5 upgrades I'd hope to see to help it beat Apple TV 4K, Roku and Fire TV [19d]