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Russia threatens Europe with nuclear strikes; Iran rejects terror claims
Russia has threatened nuclear strikes against European nations if they continue supporting Ukraine. Iran has rejected claims linking it to a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford.
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Unpatched BlueKeep flaw exposed law firm’s CISO password during test
A law firm’s chief information security officer’s password was exposed during a penetration test after the tester exploited an unpatched Windows flaw to access the firm’s systems. The incident showed how neglecting basic safeguards can undermine significant security spending and leave an organisation vulnerable. The tester, Joe Brinkley, said the firm had spent about half…
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Amazon refreshes Kindle range with slimmer designs and colour options
Amazon has announced updated entry-level Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft e-readers, with flush-front displays, slimmer designs and new colour options. The range adds aluminium-backed variants and revised colour screens, giving readers more choices in size, finish and features. The basic 6-inch Kindle is 6.8mm thin, weighs 140g, offers 16GB of storage and is rated for up…
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HP launches OmniBook 5 laptop with OLED touchscreen from $699
HP has introduced the OmniBook 5, a laptop starting at $699 that pairs a relatively low price with features such as an OLED touchscreen. It gives buyers another option for a lightweight Windows laptop with a higher-end display. The 2.5K screen has a 180-degree hinge, and configurations can include up to an Intel Core 7…
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Neurable One headphones track focus and suggest when to take breaks
Neurable has launched the Neurable One, a pair of premium headphones with built-in EEG sensors that track users’ focus during the working day. The company says the device can identify when concentration is strongest or begins to fade, then suggest when to take a break. The headphones also report measures such as Alpha Peak Frequency,…
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Amazon’s new Kindle accessories restore physical page-turn buttons to ereaders
Amazon has unveiled three Kindle accessories alongside its refreshed ereader range, including a Bluetooth remote that brings back physical page-turn buttons. The remote lets readers advance pages without touching their Kindle, while a new button-equipped cover and charging stand offer hands-free reading for some premium models. The Kindle Click costs $35 and works with all…
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Audible adds character guides, AI conversations and book location features
Audible has announced three features intended to make audiobooks more immersive as it faces growing competition from Spotify. They let listeners follow characters, take part in AI-powered story interactions and explore images or extra information about places mentioned in a book. The character guide launches with Audible’s new production of *Dracula*, showing speakers in real…
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Amazon refreshes Kindle range with colour options and page-turn button case
Amazon has launched refreshed Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft models with slimmer designs, faster book opening and new colour choices. The range adds aluminium versions and a magnetic case with physical page-turn buttons, bringing back a feature associated with the Kindle Oasis. The new Kindles are about a millimetre thinner and open books 30 per cent…
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Flanagan’s Carrie updates Stephen King’s horror with online bullying
Mike Flanagan’s eight-episode Carrie series for Amazon Prime Video updates Stephen King’s 1974 classic by centring on cyberbullying. The adaptation retains the original story’s terror and drama whilst reimagining it for 2026, exploring the distinct nightmare of harassment that follows teenagers beyond school walls. Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White, who enters high school for…
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HP’s OmniBook 5 14 takes on MacBook Neo with OLED screen
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5 14, a laptop aimed at Apple’s MacBook Neo, with a starting price of $699.99. Its main draw is an OLED screen on every configuration, alongside a thinner and lighter design than the Neo; how it performs in practice, including its battery life, remains to be tested. The base model…