2026-08-26

Microsoft employees built their own pay spreadsheet, and it shows two companies

Around 600 Microsoft employees have entered their pay into a crowdsourced spreadsheet circulating internally, and the resulting picture is of a company that now compensates two quite different populations. Base salaries run from $111,000 at level 59 to $280,000 at level 67, with Cloud and AI roles reaching $450,000, which is the kind of information […]<br /> This story continues at The Nex [...]

2026-08-26

Get up to 56% off lightweight down jackets from Patagonia, Rab, Arc'teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for autumn

Offering maximum cosiness with minimal weight and bulk, a great lightweight down jacket is my autumn essential. [...]

2026-08-26

I wear Shokz headphones during all my races, and you can save £35 on two of my top budget picks at Amazon right now

Shokz headphones are ideal for runners, and sometimes required during organised races. [...]

2026-08-26

How can AI help stop the next global disease outbreak before it kills millions?

The technology to detect pandemics early already exists. The real test is whether health systems will use it. [...]

2026-08-26

The 10 most famous paintings in the world and where to see them, ranked

From the Mona Lisa at the Louvre to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring in The Hague, ten famous paintings and the museums where you can see them [...]

2026-08-26

5 things you can save big on by buying used

Discover these five things that are worth shopping for secondhand instead of buying brand new, and save money [...]

2026-08-26

The best gas ranges of 2026, ranked by Consumer Reports

Gas ranges can run hot or cold unevenly across burners and ovens. Consumer Reports tested eight models for cooktop and baking performance [...]

2026-08-26

The 10 best new things to do in the world in 2026, ranked

From Route 66's centennial to a new sperm whale reserve in the Caribbean, the best new travel experiences of 2026 [...]

2026-08-26

Time to pick an AI side

The Trump administration is pressing 35 countries to choose between Washington’s Pax Silica AI coalition and China’s rival bloc [...]