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• EOFY 2026 phone deals in Australia: score up to 45% off flagships, budget phones and everything in between [44d]
• 'More than any other country in the world' - Ukraine wants to be the biggest drone and robot producer worldwide, outstripping China, Russia, and the US combined —Kyiv claims it could build more than 30 million units annually within years [44d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, June 10 (game #829) [44d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, June 10 (game #1598) [44d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 10 (game #1095) [44d]
• 'AI tools could lead to nothing less than the death of astrophysics': Researchers predict bleak future for thousands who study black holes, galaxies, and supernovae [44d]
• Americans are increasingly opposing data centers — here is every US state fighting back against new buildings [44d]
• Quote of the day by Google CEO Sundar Pichai: AI is "more profound than electricity or fire" — a reminder of its role as a critical resource in the modern world [44d]
• Millions at risk: 1 in 3 users are still stuck on Wi-Fi routers using almost 20-year-old tech — here's why it matters [44d]
• 6 brilliant gadgets ever grill master needs — clever kit to help you up your BBQ game this summer [44d]
• How to watch Argentina vs Iceland: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up [44d]
• Huawei just dropped a major AI chip surprise — but Nvidia should really be paying attention to the other big news from its rival [44d]
• A single character could be enough to let hackers crack your Linux kernel [44d]
• I spent a month with the ModRetro M64 — and I think there’s no better way to play your classic Nintendo 64 games [44d]
• Spatial Reframing in iOS 27 might finally turn me into a photo pro — here’s how it works, and why it could be your iPhone’s secret storage weapon [44d]
• Should I use a VPN to watch the World Cup? [44d]
• Apple Maps has a huge iOS 27 upgrade on the way for Flyover that will help you ‘see cities around the world like never before’ — and users think it’s down to Gaussian Splatting, the next big 3D photography craze [44d]
• North Korean hackers are at it again — phishing scheme targets hundreds of workers to try and steal crypto and more [44d]
• Best World Cup 2026 eSIM deals — Stay connected from the opening game to the final whistle [44d]
• Amazon wants to end dodgy knockoffs with its own AI-generated custom merch printing [44d]
• Bowers & Wilkins just blew me away with its new 801 D5 speakers — here’s what I made of the model after attending a demo at at High End Vienna [44d]
• Why I wouldn't buy a super-cheap huge-screen TV for the World Cup as someone who watches 60 games per year — the 'dirty screen effect' is brutal for watching football [44d]
• I've spent over 35 hours sitting in Secretlab's new Atlas task chair and there's a lot I like about it — but I'm still not sure it will dethrone my Herman Miller [44d]
• Secretlab's already perfected the gaming chair — and now it's going for the home office market with its new Atlas model [44d]
• Hold out for a little longer FromSoft fans — The Duskbloods will get a closed network test this summer, but a release date for the full game has yet to be announced [44d]
• I tried Siri AI on the iPhone, Mac, and iPad — here's why I'm convinced Apple's long-overdue next-gen assistant will win you over [44d]
• 'The biggest risk of AI is over-reliance': How AI is changing the way web agencies deliver value [44d]
• New iOS 27 Passwords app can automatically change your passwords for you [44d]
• This $160 office chair deal with adaptive lumbar support is easily the best budget upgrade I've seen ahead of Prime Day — and it's cheaper now than it was in the Spring sale [44d]
• B&H Photo has slashed the price of my ‘favorite camera bag’ — grab the Wandrd Prvke V3 photo bundle for just $150 [44d]
• ‘The best thing we’ve ever made’: Jason Momoa turns his 100-year-old Harleys into new electric classics — and you can buy the same ‘drop-in’ conversion kits [44d]
• Say what you will about Clarkson's Farm season 5 — the latest four episodes of the hit Prime Video show have unexpectedly proved why fan culture can be so toxic [44d]
• The working class are rallying to oppose data centers at 5 times the rate of wealthy neighborhoods – the great unifier is helping workers punch up, and its super effective [44d]
• Russia’s solution to its VPN crackdown breaking the internet? A state-owned VPN [44d]
• Time to ditch your slow router: Amazon just dropped massive pre-Prime Day discounts on TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 setups — upgrade your home network from just $85 [44d]
• The rumors were true! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'will be reborn' on Nintendo Switch 2 this year [44d]
• The RAM crisis will last 'quite a few years' says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — so despite hiked prices, I think if you want a new laptop, now might be the time to buy [44d]
• ‘Surveillance is not safety’ — UK’s device scanning order faces privacy backlash [44d]
• Meta wants to train Americans to build its data centers — and is offering a free 5-week program to teach you everything [44d]
• AI agents are being deployed – but not to full effect [44d]
• The Bear season 5 finally has a trailer — and it could be the Hulu show's most stressful chapter yet [44d]
• Microsoft disables over 70 GitHub repos after hackers compromised them with dangerous malware [44d]
• Uplift Clarksville review: A simple, subtle office chair built for the workplace [44d]
• How to watch Queen's Club Championships 2026: FREE live streams & TV channels for ATP & WTA 500 tennis [44d]
• Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers are mysteriously vanishing from the shelves, and I'm convinced the new Google Home Speaker is arriving soon [44d]
• Apple’s WWDC upgrades might protect your phone — this VPN deal will secure your connection [44d]
• Brother MFC-L8970CDW color laser printer review: A downsized, upgraded spin on the company's best enterprise printer [44d]
• Update Chrome now — Google patches new zero-day flaw already being exploited [44d]
• How to watch World Cup 2026 in Spanish [44d]
• EcoFlow Stream Ultra X review: This is a balcony solar battery that changes everything for renters [44d]
• Could Toy Story 5 be the end of the road for Woody, Buzz, and Jessie? The new Pixar movie's creators have their say [44d]
• Check Point says VPN attacks caused by Qilin ransomware group — who had a month's head start on them [44d]
• There's more to Google than search and YouTube — prove how well you know its tech by nailing this quiz [44d]
• Lenovo ThinkStation PGX review: I may have just found the best mini workstation for OpenClaw, and it’s not a Mac mini [44d]
• Crazy Taxi: World Tour officially arrives in 2027 with all-new multiplayer modes, which series creator Kenji Kanno says were highly requested in 1999 — 'Back then we were limited by the technology' [44d]
• Why Anthropic’s closed approach may be safer than OpenAI’s [44d]
• Yellowstone fan theory thinks 'brutal' Dutton Ranch villain will lead Taylor Sheridan spinoff to a Landman crossover — and the logic is completely sound [44d]
• I sent an email without opening Gmail thanks to ChatGPT's new feature — then I found the catch [44d]
• Windscribe now accepts cash for VPN subscriptions — but admits the process is 'the slowest, riskiest way to pay' [44d]
• Apple Music is getting a mini iOS 27 glow-up — but it still lacks the features many subscribers actually want [44d]
• Ergonofis Equation review: A premium feeling ergonomic office chair that's not afraid to be beautiful [44d]
• The Garmin Cirqa seemingly lacks a key feature that could have helped it beat the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0 [44d]
• A 'massive escalation in electronic warfare': researchers show how Russian satellites can jam GPS across Europe — and a mysterious series of ‘interference events’ show it could already be happening [44d]
• Simple Height Adjustable Desk review: A mid-range standing desk with more depth than the 'simple' name might suggest [44d]
• Nvidia next? Broadcom's value dropped by more than $440 billion as it posts disappointing forward outlook, prompting fears of AI bubble burst [44d]
• Forget Siri AI and EQ for AirPods, Apple's key WWDC announcement is CarPlay video streaming — and I worry it'll make for more dangerous roads [44d]
• NordVPN lands on Meta Horizon — and VR privacy just got a whole lot easier [44d]
• The Gigabyte A16 features an RTX 5060, Ryzen 7, and a 165Hz display — all for $999 thanks to a massive $500 price cut at Walmart [44d]
• Republicans call on FBI to investigate anti-data center sentiment as a Chinese psyop – despite 55% of data center opposition headed by Republicans [44d]
• Why hackers hit canvas during finals week [44d]
• How AI is outpacing cybersecurity and what firms must do next [44d]
• Gaming gear of the month: here's everything we tested for June, and exactly what we thought [44d]
• 'Oh, this is not good for the neighborhood': Texas city sells 87 acres gifted by local farmer to data center developer for $10 million [44d]
• The next identity frontier: Verified workforce and the rise of agentic trust [44d]
• Apple just all-but-confirmed the iPhone Ultra in the iOS 27 beta [44d]
• 'A major shift in how Europe approaches technological sovereignty': EU reveals new plans to cut reliance on US and Chinese tech [44d]
• Voice is the next cybersecurity battleground, and AI is accelerating the risk [44d]
• The impact of the data center obsession on construction [44d]
• I tried using NotebookLM to create an art history presentation and it built far more than a slide deck [44d]
• Calculating the business value of enterprise storage technology [44d]
• The best Dyson EOFY 2026 deals in Australia: save over AU$650 on top-selling vacuums, hair stylers and fans [45d]
• watchOS 27 may have improved the Apple Watch's AI features, but a Siri AI health coach was needed to rival the Google Fitbit Air [45d]
• Mark your calendars — Amazon has finally revealed the Australian dates for its 2026 Prime Day sale [45d]
• I've covered EOFY sales for 10 years — these are 60+ tax-time tech deals I recommend right now [45d]
• This is how Apple built 'a Siri that’s profoundly more capable' — and yes, it was done with Google and Nvidia's help [45d]
• Researchers claim EV usage in China may have saved more than 260,000 lives because the air is simply cleaner [45d]
• ‘Almost sure to be an upgrade on basic TV sound’: this super-cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar system impressed me with its impactful bass — I just wish it sounded more expansive [45d]
• These new Anker earbuds are hands-down the best for calling I've ever used, and the sound and fit are excellent — just make sure you buy the right pair [45d]
• WordPress users beware — experts claim sites are being hijacked using a critical flaw in popular Everest Forms Pro plugin [45d]