O3 Space, a startup founded by Luca Yang, has opened a 24/7 study cafe in Sydney, transforming a former radical bookshop site. Popular with students, the cafe offers a unique "third place" environment, charging hourly after three free weekly hours, and plans to expand its around-the-clock access.
The HP HyperX Omen 15, replacing the budget-friendly Victus 15, offers decent gaming performance with an RTX 5050 GPU and a brighter 16:10 display. However, due to market conditions like "RAMageddon," its starting price of $1,200 is significantly higher than its predecessor, making it a "working-class" option in a pricey market.
Dell's new Alienware 15 aims to be a viable budget gaming laptop amidst rising hardware prices, offering solid performance with an RTX 5050 GPU and ample ports. However, it compromises on display quality, Wi-Fi connectivity, and faces stiff competition from similarly priced alternatives like the Lenovo LOQ 15.
The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) executed warrants in five cities, seizing laptops, phones, and documents in a crackdown on claims companies sending spam texts about the car finance mis-selling scandal. This action targets firms believed responsible for 170m texts, following 12m public complaints since September 2025.
Expert recommendations for the best laptops across various categories, including budget, performance, and gaming, based on extensive testing.
The Alienware 15 offers a budget-friendly gaming experience with a toned-down design and solid performance for its price, starting at $1,000. While it features a robust build and ample ports, its display and webcam are notable weaknesses, making it a value proposition for gamers willing to compromise on screen quality.
A Secretaria de Meio Ambiente de Minas Gerais (Semad) suspendeu as operações de extração da Sigma Lithium, maior produtora de lítio do Brasil no Vale do Jequitinhonha, a partir de 13 de julho, por intervenções em cursos d'água, supressão de vegetação e extração sem licença. A empresa nega irregularidades, pagará multas de US$ 540 mil e negocia um acordo de regularização.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold8 offers a fresh form factor, wider, shorter, and lighter, catering to smartphone video watching habits, but how does it compare to other eighth-gen foldables?
Spain's national football team, led by midfielder Rodri and coach Luis de la Fuente, secured its second World Cup title in the US, 16 years after its first. The victory, marked by a dominant performance against Argentina, was celebrated with trophy presentations and team camaraderie.
The Surface Laptop 8 offers snappy performance, long battery life, and a premium feel, but comes with a significant price increase due to high memory and chip costs.
Despite technological advancements minimizing electromagnetic interference, mobile phones remain restricted on airplanes due to potential ground network overload from billions of passengers and concerns about 5G wireless networks interfering with aircraft navigation near airports. Additionally, cabin crew and passenger social experience are factors.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched "From Idea to Frontier," an AI accelerator program for Chinese-speaking entrepreneurs, offering up to $100,000 in credits, mentorship, and a global showcase for up to 100 early-stage teams, betting on solo founders building global companies with AI.
Beijing-based ModelBest, a key player in on-device AI, secured over 5 billion yuan (US$738 million) in funding this year, pushing its valuation to 20 billion yuan after its latest C+ Series round. This milestone highlights growing investor confidence in China's local AI sector.
The Dell 14S, a new mid-tier laptop, offers a premium aluminum design and optional OLED display, but its starting price of $1,270 and mediocre webcam/speakers make it a questionable value against cheaper competitors and previous Dell models.
Passenger buys in-flight Wi-Fi to watch Argentina vs Egypt FIFA World Cup match, turning the flight into a watch party
Microsoft's Surface line offers diverse devices, including the recommended Surface Laptop (7th Edition) for general use and the Surface Pro 13 for 2-in-1 functionality. Newer models with Snapdragon X2 chips are pricier, making older discounted versions better value.
Acer offers various discounts on its online storefront, including 40% off accessories when building a PC bundle, weekly deals on gaming laptops and monitors, and 15% off for students, military, and healthcare professionals. Specific deals include $100 off the Nitro V 16 gaming laptop and 44% off the Nitro XV2 monitor.
Newegg offers various promo codes and deals on electronics, PC hardware, and tech products. Customers can save through exclusive WIRED codes, student discounts, membership perks, combo deals, and seasonal sales like Black Friday.
MSI's Katana gaming laptop with a 1440p display, RTX 5060 GPU, and 16GB RAM is on sale for $1,133.67. Other deals include Ugreen's 10-port PoE switch for $37.97 and the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy in 4K Blu-ray for $39.09.
Anthropic's Claude Cowork, initially a desktop app, is now available on web and mobile for Max subscribers. This expansion signals a move towards an agentic administrative coworker that can operate across devices, handling background tasks and requesting human input when needed, extending beyond its initial coding tool focus.
Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI agent is expanding beyond desktop apps, allowing users to run tasks without keeping their laptops active. Limited versions are available via the Claude smartphone app or web browser, enabling overnight task completion and data aggregation from various digital sources.
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Dell is offering substantial savings on a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, and monitors. Deals include up to $1,200 off desktops, 40% off laptops, and discounts on Alienware gaming gear. Special offers are available for new customers, students, military members, and seniors.
ASUSの革新的な2画面ゲーミングノートPC「ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026)」（GX651）が登場。オンラインゲーマーやストリーマーのニーズに応えるこのモデルは、ユニークなヒンジ機構と柔軟なディスプレイ配置が特徴。高価ながらも、ゲーマーにとって夢の1台となりうる。
