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Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft and Apple, after months of shares exploding on investor enthusiasm for the company’s chips and artificial intelligence.The company’s shares rose 3.2 percent to $135.18 on Tuesday, giving it a market capitalization of $3.332 trillion, overtaking the two tech giants that have long been competing for the top spot in the U.S. stock market. Nvidia is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the surge in demand for chips that can train and run powerful…

Xreal unveiled its latest gadget at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2024 XR industry showcase, but it’s not a pair of AR smart glasses, but rather a smartphone-like device called the Xreal Beam Pro.The Beam Pro is the successor to the original Beam adapter and solves many of the issues I had with this generation of AR glasses — and it’s surprisingly affordable.The upgraded Beam Pro is an all-new Xreal glasses attachment compatible with Xreal Air and Xreal Air 2 models (including Pro and Ultra). Simply connect it to your glasses via a USB-C to USB-C cable, and it will…

According to figures released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a record number of people were forced to flee their homes last year, 40 percent of whom were children. Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have created desperate humanitarian crises; violence continues in Ukraine, Ethiopia, Yemen, the Democratic Republic of Congo and other parts of the world; there are also reports of mass persecution in Iran and the systematic oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan. Many men, women and children fleeing war and human rights violations are forced to undertake dangerous journeys in search of safety. Most…

Think this is old? You ain’t seen nothing yet (Photo: Getty)Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest wine jar, dating back nearly 2,000 years.You might think this is a pretty cool vintage find, but unfortunately the jar also contained something else.It’s got all the human remains mixed in. It’s delicious.In 2019, a Roman tomb was discovered in Carmona, Spain, containing a variety of burial urns and the remains of a man and a woman.One of the urns contained a reddish liquid along with the remains of cremated bones. Because wine had religious significance in the ancient Roman world, the team, led…

The Moto Buds+ were introduced in India in May this year after being first unveiled globally in April alongside the Moto Buds. As the name suggests, the Moto Buds+ is the premium version of the truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones in the newly launched lineup. They offer up to 38 hours of battery life, support Dolby head tracking technology and Hi-Res Audio certification, and provide an enhanced music experience with ‘Sound by Bose’. I’ve been using the Moto Buds+ for the past few days, so let me tell you about the good and the bad.Moto Buds+ review: Design and featuresThe…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET Key Takeawaysof Auskang 5,000mAh Power Bank You can purchase it on Amazon for $21.It’s small and thin, yet robust and performs as expected.It would be nice if you could charge it using the built-in USB-C port.I love chunky power banks. Larger devices give me peace of mind knowing they have plenty of power to store. But I’m painfully aware that the bigger the power bank, the more likely it is that I’ll forget about it and leave my devices without juice.Plus: The best power banks you can buy: tested by expertsI’ve tried all sizes of portable chargers and…

Summer is still a few days away, but parts of the country have already been scorching hot this week. You want to stay cool, but you’re not always in an air-conditioned building, or you have no reason to keep the thermostat on all the time. very Temperatures can stay as cold as we want them to. But there are other ways to stay cool, whether you’re at home or on the go. We’ve rounded up some of Amazon’s best-rated products to help you stay cool. From portable air conditioners to cooling hats, these gadgets and gadgets will give you some…

Xreal has made a name for itself with its amazing-looking augmented reality glasses, which put a display in front of your eyes, allowing you to watch TV and play games on a giant screen projected just for you. But unlike, say, Apple’s Vision Pro or Meta’s Quest 3, Xreal doesn’t have any software or content built into it — it’s just a screen inside the glasses. This is great in that it lets you connect lots of other devices, but it limits the kinds of things you can do with the glasses.The new Beam Pro is Xreal’s latest attempt to…

After the qualifying races are over, Fallon Sharrock and Beau Greaves will take centre stage in the Women’s World Matchplay in July.Greaves will be defending his title against a young Irish player. Katie SheldonThe eight players who will take part in the tournament in July have been confirmed. They will compete in the Empress Ballroom for the afternoon, alongside contestants including four world champions, for the top prize of £10,000. For a more accessible video player, use Chrome browser The best action from the 2023 Women’s World Matchplay at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens image: Greaves has reaffirmed her status as one…

Starting a business is often likened to surfing: it’s thrilling, but also very expensive. However, it is possible to equip your startup with the right tech gear at a reasonable price. Below are the best tech gear under $50 that can help increase productivity and efficiency and provide your startup with the tech tools they need to work efficiently.1. Anker PowerCore 10000 Portable ChargerStartups with fluctuating work hours should consider device charging gadgets. The Anker PowerCore 10000 is a reliable and easy-to-carry portable charger that will keep your devices charged at all times.FeaturesLarge capacity: Although it is a small cylindrical…