The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception

New sustainability rules come into force in the European Union from 2027, and here's what you need to know.

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I picked up this cheap MP3 player, and it freed me from my phone so often, I wish I'd got it sooner

I ditched music on my phone for this cheap MP3 player — and two weeks on, I wish I'd done it sooner

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Accurate Background review: Streamlining background employment checks — but I found it's geared to mid- to large-sized businesses, not SMBs

Accurate is a trusted background screening provider for mid-sized and large enterprises.

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'It’s a bit surprising': Why the majority of businesses are still sending marketing emails without tracking ROI

Many businesses continue investing in email marketing despite weak ROI tracking, poor deliverability, and limited AI use beyond basic content generation.

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Home Depot's spring sale is, dare I say, better than Black Friday? 40% off patio furniture, appliances, grills, and more

Home Depot's spring sale just might be better than Black Friday, thanks to huge savings on patio furniture, appliances, tools, grills, lawn mowers, and more.

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'Birds avoid turbines far more than prediction models assume': Spoor’s AI monitoring is changing how wind farms measure wildlife risk

Spoor outlines its vision for AI-based biodiversity monitoring, using computer vision to scale wildlife tracking across wind energy sites.

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The Narwal Flow 2 an AI-forward robot vacuum and mop that uses its smarts to determine how dirty your floor is, and the best way to clean it

Narwal’s 2026 flagship robot vacuum is outfitted with video cameras and super smart AI cleaning technology to work out the best way to tackle your home.

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'An impressive leap': Artemis II used lasers to communicate 100000x faster than the Apollo 13 mission

Laser communication systems on Artemis II promise extreme data speeds compared to Apollo era radios, but still face environmental limitations.

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'A transformative moment': Research shows AI could become the "King of Babel" as LLMs master rare, obscure languages

AI models are rapidly improving in rare languages through shared learning patterns, though real-world fluency still lags behind benchmark performance.

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'I’ve waited seven years!': Tesla owners in Europe demand $7,500 refund as Full Self-Driving is locked out for older vehicles

Anger rises in Europe as Tesla's Full Self-Driving system isn't available on older vehicles, despite years of promises

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These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners

SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners

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