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Expensive flash drives: When and why it's worth paying more

Flash drives aren't the first device you think about when considering the current sky-high cost of RAM and storage, but they've certainly been affected. Thanks to AI and data center demand, NAND flash prices have risen…

Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat

At first glance, you probably won't spot any difference between the Series 12 and Series 11. But depending on the model, one difference is quite evident. Apple has brought back a Ceramic case option, which is available…

What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)

We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model. Featured in this article Best iPhone Overall Apple iPhone 17 Read more $899 Apple The Cheapest iPhone Apple iPhone 17e Read more $699…

Finally, Readiness score comes to Apple Watch — Apple explains how it works and why now was the ‘right time’ to launch it

Accuracy improvements aside, the new system’s advances have made it possible for Apple to introduce new Watch features like its Readiness score. This metric looks at a myriad of watch data to determine whether you’re in…

Interview: Stephen Wood, chief operating officer, Rathbones Asset Management

However, it’s his awareness of digital and data that marks him out as a new breed in his role. “I've worked everywhere from stock exchanges to data vendors to investment banks to buy side to brokers,” says Wood. “I’ve…

Spotify expands its partner program for podcasts to 35 new countries

Eligible podcasters will be able to earn revenue from both video and audio podcasts — video impressions by Premium users count toward revenue, as does ad revenue share from free users listening to the show. The company…

Mozilla adds Mistral Small 4 to Firefox Smart Window as it launches in France

The two companies announced the deal on Wednesday in a joint post , alongside the feature’s launch in France. Smart Window, introduced by Mozilla in August , is a separate AI-assisted browsing mode. It summarises complex…

Scammers pose as airline customer support to help with your complaints and then steal your credit card info

They would tag the company and demand help, or at least an explanation. However, according to new research from security experts Check Point, the airline’s social media department is not the only one monitoring these…

Why the places we love in books can never quite be found in real life

Literary tourism appears to be enjoying renewed popularity , from visits inspired by classic novels to the TikTok trend of turning books into travel itineraries. But what exactly are literary tourists hoping to find when…

Children from armed forces families have extra educational challenges – especially those with Send

Being a service child can be a source of pride, resilience and determination. Yet service life brings experiences and challenges their civilian peers may not face. Not all service children lead the same kinds of lives.…