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Handheld gaming has gone up another notch in 2026, with new devices unveiled at Computex 2026, featuring far more powerful hardware than before.
June 2, 2026
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A flaw fixed last month is now being used in real-life attacks, and security researchers are urging users to patch.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Microsoft is improving Windows search in a number of ways, and this is an important tweak.
June 2, 2026
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Security researchers spotted a new campaign using the same methods as TeamPCP.
June 2, 2026
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Asus has announced a massive 3000W PSU, aimed at gaming and productivity power users who need as much juice as physically possible.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Initial Access Brokers are removing a major pain point helping ransomware operators steal more.
June 2, 2026
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SilentPush is warning about an Intial Access Broker campaign called DriveSurge that uses thousands of websites to deploy a backdoor.
June 2, 2026
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Google Photos is adding incremental Takeout exports, making recurring local backups smaller after the first full archive. The catch is that Photos must be the only selected product during setup.
June 2, 2026
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Asus’ V700 Mini Tower brings a warmer wood-grain finish to the desktop PC, pairing AI-ready hardware with a home-friendly look that other PC makers should treat as a real design…
June 2, 2026
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Asus’ new Zenbook 14 brings bolder colors, a light Ceraluminum build, OLED options, and Copilot+ PC hardware, but its MacBook-rival appeal depends on the price Asus hasn’t confirmed yet.
June 2, 2026
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I asked Nvidia what kind of battery life RTX Spark laptops will have, and the answer was reassuring, if a bit vague.
June 2, 2026
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Cherry XTRFY's K63W Pro Compact brings Ultra-Wideband technology and an 8000 Hz polling rate to wireless gaming keyboards, launching in the US in August for $169.99.
June 2, 2026
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In today’s newsletter: Its software is used from health services to militaries. But controversies and criticism of the $375bn company are leading some to ask if Palantir is too powerfulGood…
June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
ASUS revealed new convertible Windows laptops and three Zenbook 14 models with ARM64 and x86 processors.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Websites & Apps
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
June 2, 2026
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Google went quiet on its Gemini-powered Home Speaker all the way through I/O 2026.
June 2, 2026
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One UI 9 Beta 2 makes lockdown mode automatic on Samsung Galaxy phones, removing the manual step to activate it.
June 2, 2026
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Dell's XPS 16 Creator Edition brings Nvidia RTX Spark, a Tandem OLED display, up to 128GB of unified memory, and the ports MacBook Pro users have been missing.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Monitors
'We can't wait to get this absolute weapon into the hands of gamers everywhere': Asus unveils 24-inch OLED monitor with 540Hz refresh rate.
June 1, 2026
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Security
A tool started benign and turned sour after a little while, stealing tokens and granting persistent access.
June 1, 2026
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Security
If you're using Linux, make sure you patch up and disable unnecessary file sharing features.
June 1, 2026
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Gaming PCs
Computex 2026 is filled with new gaming hardware announcements, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 is possibly the biggest yet.
June 1, 2026
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MSI and Asus are adopting Nvidia’s new RTX Spark platform to build compact AI-focused desktops aimed at creators and professional workloads.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
Pro
The European Commission is pushing for less reliance on US hyperscalers, and European cloud companies, NGOs, and lawmakers are backing the move.
June 1, 2026
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Thousands of attacks were seen in a single day as a patch is rolled out.
June 1, 2026
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We're on the ground covering all the latest news out of Computex 2026. Ask us anything you want to know about the show, from which gadgets we're seeing to what…
June 1, 2026
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The new ProArt P16 and P14 combine slim designs with Nvidia's powerful RTX Spark platform, bringing workstation-class AI performance to creator laptops.
June 1, 2026
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The botnet is theorized to be related to Asocks, with the possibility the proxy network has bitten the dust.
June 1, 2026
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A 540Hz OLED esports monitor and a color ePaper display weren't on my 2026 bingo card, but Asus just unveiled both.
June 1, 2026
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AMD has promised to extend its AM5 CPU socket support through 2029, and it's no surprise based on AM4's longevity.
June 1, 2026
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ROG's 20th anniversary desktop isn't just packed with top-tier hardware — it might be one of the most eye-catching gaming PCs ever built.
June 1, 2026
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Hackers were targeting high-profile accounts by tricking AI into sharing reset codes without validation.
June 1, 2026
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The roots of AI in rightwing ideology is examined in Valerie Veatch’s enjoyable doc, including an array of colourful, often crazed, figuresDirector Valerie Veatch made her name with documentaries such…
June 1, 2026
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AI (artificial intelligence)
For ease and speed, we are degrading our ability to connect and to organise our societies. We must assert our trust in humans over machinesHere is a nightmare scenario for…
June 1, 2026
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Forget dirty nappies. In Silicon Valley, there’s increasing chatter about virtual offspringA few months ago, an AI researcher from Europe attended a dinner party in Silicon Valley. During one of…
May 31, 2026
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