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Head on over to our best vacuum cleaner guide and you’ll spot that Shark makes a couple of appearances. It’s easily one of the top manufacturers if you want a powerful, reliable and affordable vacuum for your home. And now, one of its most advanced and convenient models just dropped to a great low price.I’ve spotted the Shark Clean & Empty at Amazon for £199 (was £349.99), which is one of the lowest prices outside of Black Friday and only around £30 more than the previous record-low.I’ve had a Shark vacuum for several years now, and no exaggeration, it was…

ASUS is one of the most prolific networking vendors and has, over the years, released numerous models of standalone Wi-Fi routers and purpose-built mesh systems. This post includes the company’s top five in each category, along with their applicable alternatives. All of these devices delivered excellent performance during my evaluation process and have panned out well in extensive real-world use, ranging from months to even years. Keep in mind, though, like all ASUS routers, they, especially the Wi-Fi systems, need to be configured properly to deliver the optimal experience. Related Stories on ASUS and AiMesh I. Best ASUS Wi-Fi routers…

The Indian government has fined HP India and its partners a total of 1.4 billion rupees (about $14.4 million) for working with reseller partners in the “cartelization” of computers, ink cartridges, and toner. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said this week that it found HP India had colluded with some channel partners to drive up the cost of bids for government contracts for computers, as well as for selling ink cartridges, toner, and other printing supplies, including graphic and digital manufacturing supplies. It said that HP was aiming to outcompete other OEMs and discourage resellers from selling “counterfeit” ink…

The European Commission has released its much-anticipated proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), and as many feared, it’s not great news for the planet. The EC has confirmed that it will allow industry to emit greenhouse gases like CO2 well into the 2040s, rather than cap them at zero by 2039 as originally planned. However, the Commission also released its Electrification Action Plan that plots a faster course to a green energy transition.  A key component of the ETS is the so-called linear reduction factor (LRF), or rate that pollution caps fall annually. Under the previous system, that…

On social media, videos show people clearing out their fridges, swearing off salads and debating whether it’s safe to eat cilantro. You might dub it “produce paranoia.” It’s the frantic but expected internet response to the surge in cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite that’s rapidly spreading across the US, as health officials investigate what type of produce is contributing to the outbreak.The gastrointestinal illness is caused by cyclospora, a foodborne pathogen that’s difficult to trace but has historically been linked to fresh produce such as berries and lettuce. For several weeks, no specific food, brand, grower or supplier was conclusively identified…

FCC approves testing of satellites designed to reflect sunlight toward EarthStartup plans thousands of orbital mirrors capable of extending daylight periodsScientists warn artificial sunlight could interfere with astronomical observations worldwideA California startup has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to test satellites designed to reflect sunlight toward Earth.Reflect Orbital plans to launch its Eärendil-1 spacecraft with large orbital mirrors capable of extending daylight in selected areas.The concept promises new applications for energy and emergency services, although scientists have raised concerns about its broader consequences.Latest Videos FromReflect Orbital to begin testing of ambitious sunlight reflection technologyThe Eärendil-1 satellite will…

Energy companies are raising money at IPO at their fastest pace this century, taking advantage of investors’ hunt for new ways to bet on the boom in power-intensive AI data centers. Initial public offerings for energy firms raised $12.6 billion in the first half of this year, according to data firm Dealogic. That marks the highest half-year level since the peak of the dotcom bubble in late 1999 and the highest first-half figure on record. It is well above 2025’s full-year total of $4.3 billion. The surge in fundraising comes as access to the vast amounts of energy needed to…

Vital Signals founder Tom Moss thinks the wearables industry is too focused on wellness over health. It was this that prompted him to create the Signal Ring, which arrives later this year, as something of a corrective. Moss says it’s not a device for quantifying your step count, but a tool to hopefully keep you out of the ER. Especially if, like Moss himself, you live with hypertension or another cardiac issue that could spill over into something life threatening. Moss explains, a few years ago, he was taken to hospital with a systolic blood pressure reading of 250 mmHg.…

Get ready, Android users: Google will begin letting people download third-party apps from the Google Play Store next week, Bloomberg reports. This news comes after the five-year antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the creator of the popular video game Fortnite, concluded on Tuesday. Owners of Android phones in the US will be able to download third-party apps starting on July 22. Epic Games sued Google in 2020, claiming that Google’s Play Store operated as an unlawful monopoly by restricting easy access to third-party services, such as app stores and non-Google payment methods. In late 2023, the court ruled in Epic’s favor, and…

OpenAI’s debut of the new GPT-5.6 model prompted the usual ritual of benchmark charts and arguments over whether it is really smarter than the last version, but CEO Sam Altman asked for a little more this time. He publicly asked to see what people actually built with it.i’d love to see interesting things people have built with 5.6 sol.i will send the person who made the coolest thing a special gift from the openai archives.July 12, 2026That led to a much more interesting showcase. Developers responded with all kinds of ideas, pilot projects, and even complete services. It makes sense,…