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How AI apps are offering free substitutes for Big Tech software

Al Jazeera

As AI development rapidly expands, people are replicating paid-for desktop and mobile apps with free apps, potentially changing the future of legacy software. Last week, a Reddit user named Brandon Thomas shared a project called "ArtCraft" - essentially a free rebuild of the Adobe Creative Suite, which includes programmes such as Photoshop and Adobe PDF. The recreated services have been named PhotoCraft and PdfCraft. Earlier this week, ArtCraft also released copies of the Microsoft Office suite. As with the Adobe package, ArtCraft has announced WordCraft, DeckCraft, and GridCraft, taking on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


What we know about OpenAI engineer arrested over office spying

Al Jazeera

A Saudi employee of OpenAI, Abdulrahman Alfozan, faces up to five years in prison over allegations he planted a hidden recording device to capture sensitive company conversations. Here is what we know. Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state? Trump plans for'massive' resource exploration in Greenland


This incredible Dyson Airwrap has never been cheaper -- save over 100 on the Shark FlexStyle

Mashable

Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School Safety Net All Series Pick up the copper model for less than $200. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She's written for various entertainment websites since 2017, covering everything from tech to games to film. You'll currently find her work on IGN and Fangoria alongside Mashable, but she also has bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more. When she's not writing, she enjoys catching up with the latest films and shows -- horror, in particular -- and has a deep love of FromSoft games, which she continues to happily replay.


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview โ€“ Link faces his scariest challenge yet: the 4K era

The Guardian

The kingdom of Hyrule has been prettified, the soundtrack is newly orchestrated and our hero feels strikingly different under the thumbs we play a hands-on demo of Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of a 1998 game-changer W hen beloved art is revisited and revised, a familiar cry is often heard: "You're ruining my childhood!" But with Nintendo's Switch 2 remake of Ocarina of Time, there are also livelihoods at risk: specifically, the man running the shooting gallery in Castle Town. But in 2026 we have more responsive frame rates and a motion-controlled slingshot that allows precision adjustments. Even in Hyrule, the death of the high street seems inevitable. Bad news for him but great news for Link, a child of the forest who, as in 1998, steps into a vast fantasy kingdom to vanquish a great evil, but now does so with a number of improvements.


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake plays even better than it looks

Engadget

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is simply one of the best video games ever. Not only did it redefine a beloved franchise after it made the jump from 2D to 3D following A Link to the Past, it sits alone at the top of Metacritic's all-time rankings, a full point higher than other legendary titles like Soulcalibur, GTA IV and Super Mario Galaxy 2. When Nintendo announced that it was remaking the classic title from 1998, the hype was more than understandable. And now that I've had a chance to play a preview of this new version for the Switch 2, I can safely say that it plays even better than it looks. It's easy to focus a ton on the game's updated visuals. While the original looked great for a 3D title back in the late 90s when most games were still confined to two dimensions, the N64 had its limits, and more than 20 years later, the game is showing its age.


Alienware's 350 OLED monitor is the PC upgrade gamers need in 2026

PCWorld

The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Alienware's $350 OLED monitor is the PC upgrade gamers need in 2026 With a gorgeous 1440p QD-OLED panel, blistering 240Hz refresh rate, and a shockingly low price, Alienware's AW2726DM makes a compelling case for upgrading your monitor instead of your PC itself. Alienware's AW2726DM delivers the OLED gaming experience that once cost a fortune for just $350. Its gorgeous 1440p QD-OLED panel and blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate make games look and feel phenomenal, while its compromises in brightness, connectivity, and text clarity are easy to forgive at this price.


Apple TV 4K: Where to buy the 4th generation of Apple TV

Mashable

Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School Safety Net All Series The latest Apple TV is now supercharged by Siri AI. Samantha Mangino, is an e-reader expert. She's tested all the Kindle and Kobo e-readers, diving into the buzziest models. Her love of reading extends beyond the e-reader beat, covering books and authors, too. In the tech space, she covers tablets, smart rings, and headphones.


The ultra-fancy Meraki dual boiler espresso machine is 200 off at Amazon, but not for long

Mashable

Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School Safety Net All Series Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


How to watch the 2026 Rugby League World Cup online for free

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Trending Now Say More Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School Safety Net All Series Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is available to live stream for free on 7plus .


'Dark day for Lewis' as one fisherman dead and two missing

BBC News

Police say a body has been found in the search for three men who were onboard a fishing boat that has gone missing off the Western Isles. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said the alarm was raised at about 21:20 on Tuesday when it emerged the boat was overdue from Lewis. A plane, two helicopters, two lifeboats and volunteers were making searches off the Port of Ness in north Lewis. Local councillor Kenneth Macleod said it was a very dark day for islanders, and their thoughts were with the families of the three men. Police Scotland said: The body of one of the men has been recovered, however formal identification is yet to take place.