HP’s Omen 16 Slim gaming laptop packs an RTX 5070 GPU into a thin-ish chassis

HP is introducing a new entry into its PC gaming line with the Omen 16 Slim. As the name indicates, it’s a 16-inch gaming laptop with a “slim” profile — …

Source: The Verge

Performing arts leaders issue copyright warning over UK government’s AI plans

In a statement, 35 signatories from dance, theatre and music industries express concern about ‘fragile ecosystem’

More than 30 performing arts leaders in the UK, including the bosses of the …

Source: The Guardian

Every USB-C accessory should be designed like this one - especially if you're traveling with it

Straight cables don't always get the job done. This Ugreen option offers more power and better performance.

Source: ZDNet

Netanyahu returns to war amid mounting political pressure at home

With his government facing possible dissolution by the end of the month, the Israeli leader needs to lock in support from his far-right allies.

Source: Washington Post

Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about deportations over the weekend. And, Israel launched surprise airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 400.

Source: NPR

Tensions mount as judge demands more answers about deportation flights

Trump administration lawyers defended the weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite a federal judge's order to turn the planes around.

Source: NPR

Tired of restless nights? These sleep earbuds can help you doze off and they're 20% off

Soundcore's Sleep A20 earbuds offer a comfortable design perfect for side sleepers. Over at Amazon, the devices are freshly discounted.

Source: ZDNet

Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, laid out plans for £5bn savings but faces rebellion from some Labour MPs

Up to 1.2 million people with disabilities will lose thousands …

Source: The Guardian

Germany 'monitoring' US detentions of its citizens

Berlin is trying to determine whether three cases where its citizens were detained while trying to enter the US signal a change in policy.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Fewer GCSE exams proposed in Labour’s curriculum review – but Sats to stay

Interim report for schools in England to also recommend more emphasis on digital and media literacy, sustainability and climate science

Pupils should sit fewer GCSE exams and Michael Gove’s English …

Source: The Guardian

Gemini gets new coding and writing tools, plus AI-generated “podcasts”

Gemini is absorbing features from one of Google's coolest AI products.

Source: Ars Technica

Germany: How to cut back social welfare bureaucracy

Is money being wasted on administration instead of helping the long-term unemployed? Germany's Bürgergeld (citizen's income) is under fire admist tense coalition negotations in Berlin.

Source: Deutsche Welle