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Esports World Cup 2026: Historic Milestones, Rematches & Rising Phenoms

The inaugural 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris has crossed its halfway mark, delivering a blend of veteran dominance, record-shattering performances, and historic firsts across diverse gaming titles. Featuring over 2,000 players from 100 countries, the event is establishing a new standard for competitive gaming, bridging digital entertainment with traditional sports culture through extensive engagement.

Chess Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi & Nihal Sarin Face Off in All-Indian Group Stage Opener

The Group Stage of Chess at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 got underway, with 16 of the world’s leading players beginning their campaigns for the title and a share of the $1.5 million (~INR 14.3 crore) prize pool.

In Group A, India’s only Chess representatives at EWC 2025, Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin, will take on each other in a repeat of last year’s Group Stage opener, while another Indian Grandmaster, Pranesh M, will begin his campaign against Uzbekistan’s...

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3 surveys deliver the same uncomfortable truth about adopting agentic AI

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * Scaling the AI agents in business is now a focus on accountability and governance. * Half of working hours may be reshaped by the use of AI agents. * Business accountability for AI agents will require humans

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You can get an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM for under $1,500 right now — finally, a deal that's not a…

It's getting tougher and tougher to find decent gaming laptop deals these days, but every now and again, I still spot the odd gem. One such example has to be this Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop for $1,339 (was $1,499) at Best Buy. It's

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How does Sony's new Bravia 6 OLED TV compare to the LG C6 and Samsung S90H? Here's what we know

* Sony unveils cheaper Bravia 6 OLED TV, available in sizes from 48 inches to 83 inches * It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos * Prices start from $1,300 (about £957 / AU$1,805), putting it against Samsung and LG's mid-range model, but its

Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise)

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The big picture: The fight over data centers is increasingly centered on what these facilities could mean for nearby residents' power bills, water supplies, and quality of life. New research suggests that opposition

Chess Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi & Nihal Sarin Face Off in All-Indian Group Stage Opener

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3 surveys deliver the same uncomfortable truth about adopting agentic AI

You can get an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM for under $1,500 right now &mdash; finally, a deal that's not a…

How does Sony's new Bravia 6 OLED TV compare to the LG C6 and Samsung S90H? Here's what we know

Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise)

You can get an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM for under $1,500 right now — finally, a deal that's not a…