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• Google and Microsoft hit by fresh criticism of their AI data center plans [17d]
• After 3 months of using it as my shower speaker, the JBL Go 5 is now my favorite little Bluetooth speaker — and I'd doubly recommend it now it's had a price cut [17d]
• Finland drops first-come, first-served grid connections — leaving data centers way down the queue [17d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #1716) [17d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #1213) [17d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 6 (game #947) [17d]
• October Prime Day home office deals live — I found the best savings on Apple Mac minis, FlexiSpot chairs, Logitech gear and more [17d]
• ‘The keyword is speed to power’: Dell, Apollo, and Jera launch a $140 billion plan to build up to 4GW of AI data centers across Japan and Asia [17d]
• I love Lego, and these 27 Star Wars, Botanicals, Technic and more deals caught my eye [17d]
• Open Microsoft database with 17 trillion total rows and 25,000 user accounts hacked by a bored teenager — but he's been well-paid for his actions [17d]
• Nearly 40,000 phishing attacks hit US financial firms in H1 2026 — automated AI agents and a new Seychelles bulletproof host fuel aggressive new campaigns [17d]
• The Urevo Spacewalk E1L walking pad is now under $130 at Best Buy [17d]
• US counties are desperately trying to stop data centers from taking over: A look at how Charlotte, Pima County, and Guildford County are dealing with the onslaught - with an interesting catch [17d]
• Surprise surprise, AI data centers are still incredibly unpopular across the US — and nearly two-thirds of Americans say they oppose new facilities [17d]
• BYD is coming for Tesla's global EV sales crown, new sales figures reveal [17d]
• Lenovo's 16GB Core i5 IdeaPad Slim 3i laptop gets a massive $400 price drop at Best Buy [17d]
• Are your co-workers hiding their AI skills from you to protect their edge? New report claims your colleagues could be secret AI whizzkids, but you'd never know [17d]
• I tested the Ninja DualBrew a year ago — and it’s still the most versatile coffee maker I've used [17d]
• Hackers hijacked Microsoft's X account for a scam featuring everyone's least-favorite tech mascot Clippy [17d]
• Flock’s network is a form of ‘indiscriminate mass surveillance, judge rules [17d]
• France vs Belgium Free Streams: How to watch Nations League match online from anywhere [17d]
• I've tested almost all of Dyson's vacuums, and these are the 3 models I'd recommend — a standout budget, wet-and-dry, and lightweight option [17d]
• Imminent MacBook Pro OLED is rumored to be 'significantly lighter' [17d]
• How to watch Italy vs Turkey for FREE: Live streams & TV channels as the Azzurri look for 3 points in Bologna [17d]
• My favorite 007 desk upgrade is on sale — the GoldenEye Parker Jotter pen gets a price cut for James Bond Day [17d]
• These social media posts promise big online discounts on Lego, Calvin Klein and more — but really they're just phishing scams [17d]
• Don't turn on the heating yet — this 3-in-1 Blueair fan is going cheap, and costs less to run [17d]
• Amazon UK's Prime Big Deal Days sale starts now — I've found the 37 best deals on Kindles, Ninja, Nintendo, Fire TVs, Ring, and more [17d]
• Google benches open source bug bounty program following ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions [17d]
• DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 action camera gets a welcome discount [17d]
• The 4.5-star Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is now cheaper than the Apple Watch SE 3 [17d]
• HP Laptop down $250 from $589 — Walmart beats Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days [17d]
• The new Dell XPS 13 is 'a rival to Apple's new budget-friendly MacBook Neo' — with $200 price drop at Best Buy [17d]
• 12 of the biggest hi-fi deals in Amazon's early Big Deal Days: AirPods, a Sony turntable and much more [17d]
• This 1TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is £48 off and delivers transfer speeds of up to a blistering 2,000MB/s — and it's cheaper at Amazon than anywhere else right now [17d]
• I've tested dozens of coffee makers, and these are my top 3 De'Longhi recommendations [17d]
• Apple will start limiting Mac disk access for developers due to risk of AI agents [17d]
• Dutch retailer Hans Anders halts sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses over privacy concerns [17d]
• I've picked the 27 best gadget discounts in Currys' Epic Deals event [17d]
• Windows 11 update packs a bug that's making the lives of gamers a misery [17d]
• Apple's new M6 Mac mini just got a $120 price drop ahead of Prime Big Deal Days [17d]
• This laptop deal is selling fast at Argos — but whatever you do, DON’T buy it [17d]
• The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the only console actually getting cheaper thanks to a new lowest-ever price [17d]
• Sony's most premium wireless headphones ever offer an ultra-expansive soundstage, unmatched comfort, and a stellar look that I loved when I reviewed them — and at this record-low price, they're now outstanding value [17d]
• AI giants targeted by scraping bots — ChatGPT and Perplexity enter the most-scraped websites list for the first time [17d]
• Walmart’s latest sale feels like an early Black Friday preview — here are the 13 best deals on TVs, laptops, tablets, Apple, and more [17d]
• The world's tallest wind turbine just got built in Germany [18d]
• I test TVs for a living, and this 48-inch LG OLED TV is the ideal pick for gaming if you want to upgrade ahead of GTA 6 [18d]
• Deliveroo's first robot deliveries will hit the UK this month [18d]
• Huge early Prime Day savings on Sony headphones live now [18d]
• I've found the 35 top deals in the Best Buy Techtober sale — save up to 50% on LG, Sony, Ninja, Breville, Dell, HP, and more [18d]
• Here's how to check if your AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max is eligible for a free replacement [18d]
• Lanterns season 1 ending explained: what happens to John Stewart and Hal Jordan? [18d]
• How mid-market companies can capitalize on their AI advantage [18d]
• Why energy providers can’t afford a weekend of downtime [18d]
• Could an eSIM be the key to keeping your workers safe while travelling? [18d]
• Fitbit Edge leak reveals a new fitness tracker with a screen [18d]
• OpenAI sent an oddly casual apology after its AI accessed Australian government systems [18d]
• Why agentic AI demands a new approach to enterprise security [18d]
• EU payment providers are building a new network to cut down on US tech reliance [18d]
• Who's really behind the login? AI agents are forcing a rethink [18d]
• BT signs rescue deal to save TalkTalk — but the UK Government still wants to have its say on 'genuinely unprecedented situation' [18d]
• ‘You probably have one election cycle’: Quiet warning about data centers sparked a grassroots movement that is ousting Oregon politicians and threatening tech giants [18d]