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‘There has to be more to it’: Friends stunned as socialite dies suddenly amid claims she siphoned $675,000 from a real estate agency… and what happened to the boss who sued her
Friends of Sydney socialite Jacqueline Clow have expressed shock following her sudden death, which came amid allegations that she had misappropriated $675,000 (AUD) from the real estate agency where she worked. The case had drawn attention after her former boss, Daniel Trelease of Trelease & Associates, pursued legal action against her over the alleged theft,…
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Common problems with Bluetooth speakers and how to fix them
This is a troubleshooting guide addressing common problems users encounter with Bluetooth speakers, such as failed connections and low or absent audio, alongside straightforward fixes for each. It matters because Bluetooth, while convenient, is more prone to interruptions than wired audio, and most issues can be resolved without professional help or replacing the speaker. For…
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HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The Verge has reviewed HP’s HyperX Omen 15, a budget gaming laptop that replaces the popular HP Victus 15. While the new model brings modest upgrades, its starting price of $1,200 is significantly higher than the Victus 15’s $800, reflecting broader increases in laptop prices attributed to rising component costs, dubbed “RAMageddon” in the piece.…
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Can using your phone while charging affect its battery life?
Using a smartphone while it is charging does not harm the battery, contrary to a common misconception, according to a report examining phone-charging myths. Most modern handsets rely on “bypass charging” technology, which diverts incoming power directly to running apps rather than to the battery when the phone is in heavy use, preventing the overheating…
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Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
This Verge column traces how foldable phones have evolved from a shaky, gimmicky category into a mature, reliable segment of the smartphone market — and argues that this newfound stability is precisely why Apple can now confidently enter the space with a folding iPhone. Early foldables, starting with Royole’s flawed FlexPai and Samsung’s fault-ridden first…
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Silent Hill: Townfall’s dev team wrecked old TVs with magnets to make its in-game gadget feel real
Screen Burn, the studio behind Silent Hill: Townfall, has revealed that its in-game device, the CRTV, achieves its authentic analogue look by actually being run through damaged old televisions rather than relying on digital effects alone. Writer and director Jon McKellan explained that the team fed gameplay footage and cutscenes through old TVs and pocket…
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8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
WIRED’s 2026 buying guide rounds up the password managers it recommends after hands-on testing, aimed at helping people move away from weak, reused passwords like “123456” and “password” towards long, randomly generated credentials stored securely. The guide argues that using a dedicated password manager is far more practical than trying to memorise dozens of strong…
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Could a couch-to-5k for books get you back into reading?
The article, written by a novelist and BBC broadcaster, argues that smartphones have eroded the sustained attention needed for reading books, even among people who once read voraciously. Prompted by a conversation with a doctor friend who wished for a “couch to 5k”-style programme to rebuild the habit, the author explores why this decline matters:…
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M&S ends tape-measure ban row, LA lifeguards battle El Niño surf, Chisholm eyes Team GB
Also in the briefing: AI’s impact on student learning is being overlooked, silicon-carbon batteries boost phone battery life, and Bono and Ian Anderson share candid views on classic tracks.
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Green Party targets Reform in Sheffield by-election as UK crops wilt in drought
Britain’s food supply chain leans on Spanish imports after a scorching harvest, while a Green candidate takes aim at Reform UK in Southey. Elsewhere: Musk clashes with the Economist, a robot teacher gets benched, and cinemas hand out earplugs for The Odyssey.