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AMD launches brand new processors with premium integrated graphics: Ryzen 8000G Series desktop CPUs are available now

AMD's latest desktop CPUs are out now, and these Ryzen 8000G processors feature revolutionary integrated graphics and AI-centric NPUs. Here's what you need to know.

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: Skip that graphics card for now, this CPU is the new meta for budget PC gaming

Breaking the stigma of weak integrated graphics, the Ryzen 7 8700G is a revolutionary desktop processor perfect for a budget-conscious custom gaming PC.

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AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review: The ultimate CPU for a budget-friendly custom gaming desktop is here

Bypassing expensive graphics cards, the Ryzen 5 8600G allows budget enthusiasts to build a capable desktop PC without sacrificing the latest AAA titles.

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Acer Swift Edge 16 laptop review: This ultralight OLED challenger is almost perfect for traveling workers

A refined option in the ultralight laptop category, the Swift Edge 16 boasts a striking OLED display but walks a delicate line between a travel-friendly design and modest battery life.

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I've covered CES for almost a decade, and these 7 announcements made CES 2024 my favorite

CES 2024 just wrapped up. Tons of companies unveiled devices and teased concepts at the consumer-focused show, but these are the seven coolest announcements of the week.

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Lenovo ThinkBook Plus (Gen 4) review: A clever twisting hinge reveals a color E-Ink screen that solves no real issues

This twisting screen combines OLED and E-Ink in an example of 'just because you can, doesn't mean you should' as a CES experiment fails to prove genuinely useful.

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HP Envy Move review: The most adorable all-in-one desktop I've ever used — this SHOULD be your next family PC

HP offers a unique solution for families needing a shared computer with the Envy Move, which solves problems that most laptops can't, and it's a triumph.

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Animal music, broken bridges and amazing shoe designs – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Chewing gum artist makes plea to save Millennium Bridge works

Ben Wilson told most of his art on discarded gum to be removed during engineering and cleaning work

The Guardian - UK

‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone’: the last coracle fishers

How dwindling fish stocks and new regulations are killing off the ancient tradition

The Guardian - UK

Alienware 27-inch 360Hz monitor review: Pushing the competitive gaming limits of 1080p

A 360Hz monitor will specifically appeal to an incredibly niche faction of gamers, and Alienware is honest about its target audience with this 27-inch offering.

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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i laptop review: Close to absolute perfection for creators

Undoubtedly known for dull business hardware, the Slim Pro 9i 14-inch and 16-inch laptops prove Lenovo understands the needs of creators with these almost-flawless portable offerings.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini (Gen 8) review: Tempting me away from desktops with versatile benefits

Between a full-blown desktop PC and a portable laptop, you'll find tiny computers like the 8th Gen refresh of Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini, and it's a tempting option.

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How to delete your Twitter account (and everything you ever Tweeted)

Are you looking to deactivate your Twitter profile or delete the Tweets within? Here's how to purge all your posts from X, the Twitter replacement.

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (Gen 8) gaming laptop review: Slick hardware outperforms baffling design choices

Lenovo further explores gaming by refreshing its Legion Slim 7i gaming laptop, packing powerful components underneath unusual chassis features.

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Valve just proved the Steam Deck is still unchallenged by its rivals — here's why

Valve's Steam Deck has rivals chasing its popularity, but a recent rare discount to its price proved there's nothing to worry about for the current portable PC champion.

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: how MDMA changed the world, a cricketing cult and making condoms sexy again

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - UK

‘People are like, Wow!’: the man trying to make condoms sexy

The long read: It has been said that condoms share marketing characteristics with napalm and funerals. But it is Ben Wilson’s mission to make us believe they are key to human happiness

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Sorry Lenovo, but it's time to kill off the ThinkPad TrackPoint FOREVER

At the risk of sounding unpopular, I think it's time Lenovo retired the iconic TrackPoint from its ThinkPads for good.

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How to play FIFA 23 on Steam Deck: SteamOS and Windows options

Running FIFA 23 on your Steam Deck isn't as straightforward as it could be, but virtual football fans can still play it on Valve's portable PC with a few steps.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 8) review: Still the 2-in-1 champion for remote workers

Lenovo refreshes the ThinkPad X1 Yoga to claim its crown as the business-focused 2-in-1 champion. Traveling workers will undoubtedly adore this 8th Gen refresh.

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There's a better way to spend $3500 on VR than the Apple Vision Pro (and it includes an entire gaming PC)

Apple's Vision Pro is here to rock the augmented-reality space. Admittedly not a very big space, and one that feels smaller daily, so here's a better way to spend that MSRP on VR.

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Dell XPS 17 (9730): Is it the ultimate gaming laptop?

The Dell XPS 17 (9730) offers a configuration with an i7-1300 series CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPU. But is that enough to make it a good gaming laptop? I'll tell you why I think it may be after using it for the last few weeks.

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Lenovo L32p-30 32" 4K monitor review: Budget 60Hz for at-home creative pros

Affordable 4K is finally a realistic prospect, and Lenovo offers its 60Hz panel to a budget-conscious audience with some neat extras thrown in to boot.

Evening Standard

Luton seal Premier League promotion for first time as Coventry dreams crushed in Wembley shootout

Hatters recover from the scary collapse of captain Tom Lockyer to win Championship play-off final on penalties

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