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Grandma Proves You're Never Too Old To Game With Fortnite Guinness World Record

When Cath Bowie’s grandson knocked her from starting an online Fortnite channel nearly a decade ago, saying that no one would want to watch a senior citizen play video games, he accidentally sparked one of the most remarkable careers in modern livestreaming. Taking his doubt as a challenge, the Aberdeen-based grandmother picked up a controller, logged on, and began building a global fan base. Now, at 78 years old, the Scottish gaming sensation known to her fans as "grumpygran1948" has also earned a spot in the record books.

Guinness World Records has recognized Bowie as the world’s oldest female Fortnite streamer, honoring her achievement in the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2027 ($10.18 at Amazon, previously $15.99). Her journey began nine years ago when her grandson first introduced her to the popular battle royale shooter. While Bowie had dabbled in other games before, none captured her imagination quite...

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Sony Is Skipping CES In 2027 As It Focuses More On Entertainment

The company has been placing less emphasis on consumer devices. Sony's press conferences have been a staple of the Consumer Electronics Show for decades, but there won't be one at the 2027 edition. The company said neither it nor its affiliates plan to show off any

What was the first computer to win a chess match against a world champion?

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Dell XPS Googlebook vs Surface Laptop 8: Save $400 or Stick With Windows? - TechRepublic

Dell’s $999 XPS Googlebook undercuts the Surface Laptop 8 on price, but Windows compatibility remains the bigger buying decision. Images: Dell, Microsoft Dell’s $999 XPS Googlebook undercuts Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 by about $400, but Windows compatibility may justify the premium. Sep 28, 2026 We may earn

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ADB Raises Southeast Asia Growth Forecast as AI Boom Builds, but Gains Are Uneven - TechRepublic

AI-linked technology exports are supporting regional growth, but Southeast Asia’s economic gains remain uneven across markets. Image: Asian Development Bank ADB lifted Southeast Asia’s growth outlook as AI-linked investment expands, but infrastructure, skills, and costs are creating uneven gains. Sep 28, 2026 We may earn from vendors via

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Sony Is Skipping CES In 2027 As It Focuses More On Entertainment

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