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The surprising bedroom hack that could be the secret to a better night’s sleep

Could a jar of rosemary in your bedroom be the secret to a better night's sleep?

Tom’s Guide · Aug 21

Creating calendar events in iOS 27 just got ridiculously easy, and I’m never going back

The most underrated feature in iOS 27 is the best iPhone calendar upgrade in years, and a massive time-saver for your daily routine.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 21

More than a third of the internet is now being written with AI, study suggests

Research comes amid increasing fears of ‘dead internet theory’

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Slovakia discovers Russian backdoors in 279 new traffic cameras — SMS-triggered shell access and passwordless live feeds found in EU-funded rollout

Slovakia sought to modernize its traffic control systems by acquiring a batch of 279 new speed cameras, but they have Russian backdoors and multiple other security issues.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 21

This 6mm-thin utility knife flicks open like something far more expensive, but its cleverest feature is surprisingly ordinary

The Jimmytronics Tarpon turns the humble box cutter into a seriously desirable piece of pocket-sized engineering

T3 · Aug 21

EE seeks to improve 5G signals for crowds at UK stadiums, festivals and events with new Fast Lane network feature

If you've ever struggled to send a WhatsApp message or post to social from a football match or gig, this could be the network feature for you

T3 · Aug 21

New Windows 11 feature will make using handheld gaming devices and small tablets easier: Ability to force apps to open in full screen coming soon

If you've ever hated how Windows defaults to opening app windows in windowed mode, Microsoft is working on a toggle that will allow you to change that.

Windows Central · Aug 21

ChatGPT will now text your friends for you

OpenAI promotes tool as a way to message people but also ‘analyse’ your conversations

The Independent UK · Aug 21

I quit gel manicures to save my nails (and money): here's my at-home recovery routine

Are gels ruining your real nails? Discover my budget-friendly at-home routine to repair thin, peeling nail beds and get a high-shine finish without UV lamps.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 21

Enterprise SSDs cost 18.6 times more than HDDs as 30TB drives hit $22,600 — hard drive supply is sold out through 2027

A 30TB TLC enterprise SSD now costs $22,600, 6.5 times higher the $3,460 it fetched around this time last year.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 21