Softcat to acquire North American technology solutions provider GDT

The move aims to create a transatlantic IT solutions platform capable of supporting customers with international requirements, while presenting both businesses with the chance to expand into new markets. It also…

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Who do you trust in an emergency? We asked people in places hit by extreme weather

At about 6pm, a thunderous roar shattered the silence of the valley. Abuzar could see a glacial flood headed towards his village , and had minutes to react. He desperately climbed up to a higher point in the mountain…

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Neuroscience offers new insights into how our brain solves ‘the cocktail party problem’

The fact you can still follow what they’re saying is down to your brain performing some very complex operations amid all that noise. Out of all the sound waves reaching your ears, it is successfully isolating the one of…

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Stop adapting Jane Austen! Five other 18th-century writers perfect for the screen

But there are other 18th-century writers with whom TV could have a wonderful love affair, too. One writes about a woman who disguises herself as four different people to pursue the same man. Another writes about a woman…

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Bose Sport Open Earbuds vs Bose Sport Earbuds: Should you upgrade?

Read on to see what’s new and whether you think the buds will enter our best workout headphones guide. Not sold on a workout-specific pair? Check out our round-up of the best wireless earbuds instead. Price and…

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Building a pre-emptive security architecture — what is it and how can your business adopt one?

Indeed, it’s more of a sea change that upends conventional wisdom and business-as-usual approaches to safeguarding an organization. The impact of AI in cybersecurity changes not just the nature of the threats and attack…

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The Street Fighter movie popcorn bucket is gloriously goofy

While it's been a good year at the box office for film studios and theaters, things were looking dire for a while after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue remained low even after lockdown measures lifted as more…

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Inertia co-founder Jeff Lawson’s next big bet is fusion: Go inside it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

After scaling Twilio into a public company, his next challenge reaches well beyond software: bringing fusion power to the grid as co-founder and CEO of Inertia. It’s a striking change in direction. It also raises a…

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This Wavlink USB-C dock can charge your Windows laptop or MacBook, connect six 10Gbps USB devices, and drive three monitors for just $120

Now, this Wavlink triple-monitor dock has got a discount with plenty of connectivity. Better still, it's compatible with USB-C, Thunderbolt 3/4, and USB4 laptops. • Best for: Remote workers and office professionals who…

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KDE turns 30 and someone's brought an AI-native desktop proposal

The KDE project is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, giving delegates at the Akademy conference in Graz another reason to raise a glass. The conference begins on Saturday, September 19, and registration remains…

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