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• Disney just agreed to pay out $50 million to some YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers — here’s how to make a claim for your share and find out if you’re owed it [15d]
• The Logitech Lift is the best ergonomic mouse I’ve tried — and this Prime Day deal drops it to a record-low price of just AU$58.34 / NZ$74.39 [15d]
• Chinese firm that created TikTok now wants to build an AI accelerator to rival Nvidia within months [15d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #1123) [15d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #857) [15d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 8 (game #1626) [15d]
• Samsung just set the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked — and 'A New Shape Unfolds' could be its biggest clue yet about what to expect [15d]
• New solar panel design could increase could increase daily PV energy production by 20% and it is far more important than you think [15d]
• Should I buy a Kindle Colorsoft or a Paperwhite? Here's what you need to know to make your decision [15d]
• Quote of the day by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: 'A $5,000 drone can destroy a $5 million tank' — pithy insights about the future of warfare [15d]
• The Dyson Find+Follow 'blew us away' when we reviewed it last month — and this innovative purifying fan is already on sale [15d]
• Anonymous Wild Hornets spokesperson calls drone swarms 'a fun legend and a scam mechanism' as he defends the critical importance of 3D printers in warfare [15d]
• Samsung Messages has just been killed off, forcing loyal users to make the switch to Google Messages, and not everyone is pleased — this is what you need to do [15d]
• OpenAI teams with Work Louder to launch Codex-native keyboard, weeks after CEO of Apps told staff 'not to be distracted by side quests’ [15d]
• Sick of trying to find a USB and Windows key? Microsoft has just made reinstalling Windows 11 less painful [15d]
• 4K Blu-ray fans, it's back — Arrow Video has knocked up to 50% off its discs at multiple retailers including Amazon and I've picked the top 6 discs I'd recommend [15d]
• Aoostar's mini PC completely destroys the Steam Machine on raw performance but you will have to add memory and storage [15d]
• Asus ProArt PA32KCX review: Over $8K for a 32-inch 8K monitor and a whole lot of dimming zones [15d]
• 'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently [15d]
• How to watch Switzerland vs Colombia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash in Vancouver [15d]
• This Nothing book laptop concept is the coolest notebook you will see in 2026 — even if it does remind me of another great device [15d]
• A 'small form factor dream': The Minisforum MS-01 tackles big workloads, and it's $544 off at Newegg right now [15d]
• 'We want an experience that is close to a pen-and-paper RPG' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the game's big choices will offer more player freedom and 'boost immersion' [15d]
• 'Next time, maybe the screws can be outside?': Fairphone pokes fun at the Nothing Phone (4b) for its faux repairable design [15d]
• I used this free tool to see every road collision near my home over the past 25 years — and it’s helped me plot safe walking routes for my kids [15d]
• New Zealand denies VPN restrictions following fierce privacy backlash [15d]
• Samsung says it will launch a floating data center by 2028 as it looks to jump on 'a major new opportunity' [15d]
• I'm a tech expert, and believe me: your next laptop’s battery life is about more than just battery size [15d]
• Want a cheap Shark fan this summer? Amazon just knocked up to $70 off top-rated models — and these are my 3 expert picks [15d]
• The Blood of Dawnwalker director says without previous experience from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 'it wouldn't be possible to create a game like this' [15d]
• 'We said it's expensive as hell, but we thought it's worth it, because it's unique and different' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's day and night system with its human and vampire gameplay loops is 'almost two different games' [15d]
• 'The world is living and it's not waiting for you' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the RPG's 30-day timer gives the story a 'sense of urgency' and 'emotional impact' [15d]
• 'Clair Obscur showed that you can take a genre and do it in a different and interesting way' — The Blood of Dawnwalker director says the ambitious game was made out of a 'love for RPGs' [15d]
• After 4 hours, The Blood of Dawnwalker feels like a true Witcher 3 successor [15d]
• I built 5 Gemini Gems that stop me repeating myself to AI — here’s how to make them [15d]
• Our Summer Game Fest 2026 quiz will prove whether you watched the show closely or not [15d]
• 'No way THIS is the first tweet PlayStation puts out after 6 days' — Instead of responding to the physical disc controversy, PlayStation is trying to advertise its new fight stick as fans refuse to back down [15d]
• Steam Machine users are reporting 'red line of death' issues, but there's now an official fix - and it's surprisingly easy [15d]
• Philips unveils the MegaBasket, and it's big enough to air fry an antelope: with massive capacity it's made for mega meals [15d]
• I'm an office furniture expert and this is the budget office chair and standing desk combo I'd buy with my own money — if you're upgrading your WFH or study space, I don't think you can beat this Sihoo and FlexiSpot setup [15d]
• Web hosting giant claims you can now sell online without a website – and its new tool can help you do it [15d]
• A legendary WW2 strategy franchise is being reimagined as a standalone roguelike survival game launching later this month [15d]
• 'Physical media is what makes consoles the best place to play' — PlayStation fans pushing back against Sony's plan to end physical discs have managed to amass over 170,000 signatures in a bid to reverse the decision [15d]
• This vibrant bird’s-eye view of a chili farm in Bangladesh just won a major aerial photography award — and it was captured with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro [15d]
• The AI trust gap: No scaling without quality management [15d]
• Riot Women season 2 doesn't start filming for another six months, but one BBC iPlayer star seems secretly pleased — 'I haven't practised playing at all' [15d]
• Why Nvidia's NemoClaw signals the true enterprise agent era [15d]
• In the market for a soundbar? These are the best we've tested in 2026, including a model that delivers 'phenomenal rumbling bass' [15d]
• 'Regarding Arkane… how much?' — Xbox is falling apart and as thousands more are hit with layoffs, I think it's time for someone to save the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer before it's too late [15d]
• How to watch Argentina vs Egypt: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi continues quest for glory [15d]
• Broadcom agrees new deal to make custom chips for Apple to 2031 [15d]
• The ultra-compact Anker C300X portable power station with a foldable 60W solar panel can keep the lights and other essentials powered on, and it’s $60 off right now [15d]
• ‘Robots should understand you, talk to you, and work for you’: Chinese robotics company Agibot is heralding a robot revolution — I met the ‘humanoids’ up close [15d]
• College requires more than Microsoft Word — from lecture notes to 4K video editing, this MSI Katana 15 HX laptop deal is built for students and creators [15d]
• ‘This kind of work blows my mind’: An Apple fan saved $2,200 by manually upgrading their Mac’s storage — but admitted the process ‘was really hell’ [15d]
• Marshall has redesigned its home speaker range with useful tweaks and two new options, but there's a big thing missing [15d]
• Marshall’s new home speaker is a bass beast and has a delicious design — I just wish it had this one feature [15d]
• Struggling to find a decent iPad deal? I'd recommend the iPad Air M3 while it's still $250 off [15d]
• Android just made a big change to your backups — and there's good news and bad news [15d]
• How to watch Djokovic vs Auger-Aliassime for FREE: live stream Wimbledon 2026 quarter-final from anywhere [15d]
• Geekom GeekBook M16 business laptop review [15d]
• Bosch star Titus Welliver teases plans for 'standalone movie' after MGM+ prequel series Bosch: Start of War and Ballard season 2 — 'You've not seen the end of Harry Bosch' [15d]
• This new interactive tool on the reMarkable Paper Pro turns your device into Tom Riddle’s diary from Harry Potter — and it’s one of the smartest e-reader features I’ve seen [15d]
• Baby Boomers beat Gen Z in password hygiene, but both generations still don’t stick to the best practices — and many people are still using decades-old passwords that they made as kids [15d]
• Are enterprises hiring the wrong Chief AI Officer? [15d]
• Dutton Ranch season 2 won't be released on Paramount+ any time soon — but this 'wild' fan prediction is so good that Taylor Sheridan should take some notes [15d]
• The AI Scaling gap: why ambition is outpacing readiness [15d]
• Your voice can be cloned in minutes using AI, and Taylor Swift is trying to protect hers — but what rights do the rest of us have? [15d]
• 'You could've given me 10 guesses, I wouldn't have gone for this': my favorite cheap Nothing earbuds finally have a successor, but the USP isn't my idea of 'joyful' [15d]
• Proton VPN adds 89 new servers in Brazil after CazeTV World Cup streams flood its network [15d]
• Keep your files protected on the go: My favorite Samsung SSDs are on sale at Amazon right now [15d]
• Shadow AI is a business design problem, but it can be overcome [15d]
• A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe [15d]
• How to watch Sinner vs Struff for FREE: live stream Wimbledon 2026 quarter-final online from anywhere [15d]
• Supergirl's digital release date has seemingly been revealed — and the new comic book movie could be available to rent or buy just one month after bombing at the box office [15d]
• Nearly all retailers have now implemented AI, but many are still waiting to see business value [15d]
• AI only creates value when it fixes the workflow [15d]
• 'No single organisation can tackle it alone': VodafoneThree says its new security process blocked two million SMS fraud messages [15d]
• Quantum is already compromising your data, you just can’t see it yet [15d]
• Five ways data centers can save water [15d]
• The Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier is an “espresso machine anyone can master” and it’s dropped to an all-time Aussie low for Prime Day [15d]
• I tested Noble’s new ‘budget’ earbuds and I'd love to say they'll wow audiophiles, but it’s impossible to keep them in long enough to know [15d]
• Attention, Nvidia GPU users — you need to be wary of riser cable setups, especially when using an RTX 5090 [16d]
• The Amazon Prime Day power bank and charger deals I’d actually buy [16d]
• 50 Prime Day deals under AU$50 — because you don't need to spend a lot of money on good tech [16d]
• The Ninja DoubleStack at a record-low price of AU$189.95 is my pick of the best Prime Day air fryer deal — but there's more where that came from [16d]