2026-06-29

30 years later, my Hotmail email address still works, even though I won't read your message if you email me there

Hotmail turns 30, but it's barely a shadow of its former self. I look at how the service started when Microsoft did with it and how it sort of lives on. [...]

2026-06-29

HP's 4th of July sale cuts up to 45% off laptops for hybrid work and back-to-school — but the clock's ticking on the one I'd buy with my own money

A flash sale and some big discounts on HP's laptops for work and study. [...]

2026-06-29

This curved MSI MAG 242C monitor is now under $100, making it the budget productivity upgrade for your home office setup — but this Best Buy deal ends soon

180Hz, 1ms MPRT, Adaptive Sync, built-in speakers, and a fully ergonomic stand — the MSI MAG 242C is under a hundred bucks. [...]

2026-06-29

Missed it on Prime Day? The Oura Ring 4 is still up to 44% off on Amazon, with discounts on all finishes, including Ceramic

The Ring 4 is still at a very low price in the UK, even after the rest of the Prime Day deals have finished. [...]

2026-06-29

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best for last). [...]

2026-06-29

25 things that happen to your body when you cut back on sugar

Most sugar reduction content mixes genuine physiology with detox mythology. This is what the research actually says — and what to expect week by week [...]

2026-06-29

Alphabet joins the Dow — but AI doubts are weighing on its stock

Alphabet stock rose roughly 4% on its first day in the 30-member index, though the inclusion carries limited mechanical impact [...]

2026-06-29

Chips Ahoy is rolling out a special-edition Toy Story cookie for the film's release

The Nabisco brand's new Candy Blasts cookie features white fudge chips, chocolate candy pieces, and star-shaped sheriff badge sprinkles [...]

2026-06-29

TIDAL will strip royalties from AI-generated music and tag every track it catches

TIDAL is cutting off the money supply for AI-generated music. The streaming service announced a new policy that will prevent fully AI-generated tracks from earning royalties, collecting revenue from direct-to-fan sales, or being monetised in any way on its platform. TIDAL will also use automated tools to identify and remove AI-generated music that attempts to […]<br /> This story continues [...]