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Government backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possib
The new minister of transport has opened the door for public consultation on at least some of the speed limit changes the government said would be automatic.

Trump's memecoin drops in value, and critics aren't surprised
Memecoin operates in a decentralised, unregulated system. Critics say that's the point - and the problem.

Artist who met Tom Cruise features in film teaser
Wilf Elliott says the charcoal artwork took about 60 to 80 hours to complete.

This wireless 2K security cam with solar charging is 46% off right now
This super-easy-to-set-up Eufy security camera is on sale right now for an amazing $70 on Amazon. That’s a whopping 46 percent off and close to the best-ever price we’ve seen for it lately. The Eufy SoloCam S220 isn’t just wireless (for easy installation anywhere), but also has a built-in solar panel that keeps it charged day to day. You never have to worry about taking it down every few months just to charge it back up and re-mount it wherever it goes. A few years ago, I had to set up my own security system for my current home. It was a pain in the neck with all the wires, and it would’ve been so much easier (and cheaper and faster) if solar-powered cameras like this were as affordable back then as they are now. If I had to do it again, I’d absolutely go this route instead. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is an amazing pick for anyone who wants a hands-off system that can be installed anywhere. It records video in 2K, captures clear images even at night, and offers a wide field of view for maximum visual coverage. With AI-powered detection, you won’t get false alarms when random stuff crosses in front. And with a Eufy hub, you can unlock advanced features like facial recognition. Go ahead and upgrade your home surveillance with this Eufy SoloCam S220 security cam for $70! This is close to the best price you’ll get outside of Black Friday and holiday sales. Save 46% on this wireless, solar-powered home security camBuy now at Amazon

UK box office still below pre-pandemic levels, but BFI chief optimistic
Wicked led the charge at the UK box office in 2024 but ticket sales were still below pre-pandemic levels.

Is Tiktok a national security risk? What you need to know
Explainer - Why is TikTok seen as a bigger security risk than other social media platforms?

Save $320 on Samsung’s Snapdragon laptop with 21 hours of battery
When we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, we gave it a 4-star rating. We’re pretty positive on it, but one thing bothered us: it was expensive compared to other Snapdragon laptops. But that’s no longer an issue with this sale. Right now, you can get a Galaxy Book4 Edge for $320 off at Best Buy. That brings the cost down to just $1,030 (or 24 percent off its usual price). Equipped with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU and 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, this laptop will breeze through any task you throw its way. From work to fun, streaming or doomscrolling, you’re good to go, especially with its 21 hours of battery life (based on our tests). Just don’t expect good gaming performance — Snapdragon laptops aren’t there yet. “Samsung delivered a great laptop here. It’s surprisingly thin and light, with long battery life and a beautiful OLED display,” noted our expert reviewer. Keep in mind that we reviewed the 16-inch version. This one on sale is the 14-incher, so it’s going to be even lighter and more portable. Speaking of that OLED display, this laptop has a 2880×1800 resolution that’s absolutely crisp on that 14-inch display, plus a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, so it’s perfect for productivity and media. The 512GB of onboard storage rounds things out, too. And this is a Copilot+ PC, meaning it has an NPU that’s capable of running AI tasks locally. That’s going to be useful as more AI features come to Windows 11, as app developers incorporate more AI into their software, and as local LLMs become more prevalent. If you’ve been waiting for an awesome cutting-edge laptop at a stellar price, this is it. Get the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge for $1,030 while you can because this deal won’t last forever! Get this Snapdragon laptop with OLED screen for $320 offBuy now at Best Buy

Microsoft support page lies about ‘how to uninstall Edge’
Let’s say you want to uninstall Microsoft’s Edge browser. Fair enough, Windows is supposed to allow you at least some control over your programs, and most people use Chrome. So you search Bing for “How to uninstall Edge,” maybe directly from the Start menu (which only offers Bing in Edge as a search). The first result is a Microsoft support page titled, “How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge.” Microsoft This page starts with, “Are you sure you want to uninstall Microsoft Edge?” It then goes into a marketing spiel about all the wonderful features in the Edge browser, complete with a list of things that Chrome doesn’t have. Microsoft Scroll through Microsoft’s effervescent self-praise to the bottom of the page, and you might find a startling lack of some very specific information. Namely, the page doesn’t give any instructions on…how to uninstall Edge. On that basis, I’m calling this support page a deliberate lie. Especially since the subtitle text in the Bing search says, quote, “Follow these simple steps and learn how to uninstall Microsoft Edge from your device, whether from Windows 10, Windows 11, or other systems.” If I, a tech writer, published an article with the title “How to uninstall Edge” on PCWorld that didn’t include instructions on how to uninstall Edge, you’d call me a liar. Other terms like “clickbait” and perhaps some other choice words with only four letters would be thrown around, and in my opinion, entirely justified. In fact most people simply can’t uninstall Edge on Windows 11, because Microsoft has baked it so deeply into the OS that it’s practically in its DNA. Trying to get rid of it via the standard uninstaller simply isn’t an option, like it used to be for Internet Explorer. As Neowin points out in its original article, you can do it if you’re in the European Union (thanks, EC). But everywhere else you might as well switch to Linux (or roll-your-own possibly dodgy, custom version of Windows like Tiny11). Microsoft is desperate to get people to use Edge instead of Chrome. In addition to forcing links in various parts of Windows to open in the home team’s browser, it’s gone so far as to create a custom faux-Google search page if you look for a Chrome download. That page has since been removed after getting some media attention, but it looks like Microsoft isn’t afraid of increasingly thirsty methods of getting its message out. Microsoft The frustrating thing is that Edge really is a pretty good browser. It’s just as fast as Chrome (based on the same Chromium source code), it has good tools for most users, and as Microsoft points out, it’s probably the right choice if you’re already using its Copilot AI. And I’m no cheerleader for Google — I rather publicly split up with the Chrome browser, Google’s MVNO and call forwarding service, my old Pixel phone, and even Android tablets. Google does a lot of stuff that sucks! It’s an easy target if you want people to switch away from it. But Microsoft is increasingly resorting to underhanded means of getting users to engage with its products. It recently switched people to a more expensive “AI enhanced” version of the Microsoft 365 subscription, and you’ll have to jump through some hoops if you want to get back on the cheaper plan. (Incidentally, Google did the same thing.) Lying to your users is not a good way to get people to use your stuff, Microsoft. Especially if your stranglehold on the PC market isn’t looking quite as tight as it used to.