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Pax8 launches Agent Store & AI playbook to boost MSP growth
Pax8 launches Agent Store and Managed Intelligence Provider Playbook to help MSPs adopt AI and boost growth with tailored digital solutions.

Review launched into death of famed journalist Hunter S Thompson
Police have said there is no new evidence suggesting foul play, but the review was ordered at the request of Thompson's widow.

Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking
Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.

Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

The world’s first billionaire footballer - and how he got there
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s first billionaire footballer.

‘Colossal failure’: Calls for drug law reform as three die each week
The country’s punitive drug regime has fuelled addiction and inequality, the Drug Foundation says

Electricity Authority wants wind, solar export limits to be doubled to 10kW
The rules need to be changed to keep pace with modern solar and battery systems installed in homes and businesses, the Electricity Authority says.

AI tools boost speed & accuracy for security analysts in SOCs
A study reveals AI tools let security analysts work 45-61% faster and with 22-29% more accuracy in SOC investigations than manual methods alone.

‘They go overboard’: Driver accuses F1 of televising girlfriends over race action
Carlos Sainz lamented how broadcasters were showing their girlfriends over certain race manoeuvres after none of his overtakes featured in Singapore.

Mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project halted
Tauranga’s mayor is “disappointed” $4.7m was spent on “ridiculous” plans to overhaul the Memorial Park aquatic centre, which his council has abandoned.

Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.

'Set the record straight': Canada coach reveals what happened in Football Ferns drone scandal
'I want to set the record straight,' the former assistant coach of Canada's Olympic team, Jasmine Mander, says.

ScienceLogic launches Skylar suite to unify AI & automation for IT
ScienceLogic unveils its Skylar suite, unifying AI, automation, compliance and observability to boost IT operations and accelerate incident response.

Boomi launches SAP CDC tool to simplify real-time data access
Boomi has launched a global SAP CDC tool enabling enterprises to access SAP data in real time without custom coding, boosting AI and analytics projects.

New treatment for endometriosis now available in New Zealand
An oral tablet taken once daily will set you back about $250 a month.

The Governess and The Supernerd to join The Chase NZ
Two renowned chasers will face Kiwi contestants in the New Zealand edition of The Chase.

Pacific news in brief for 15 October
A round-up of news from around the region, including Palauans divided as Japan lobbies for more fishing grounds.

Prime Day just made staying safe online 70% cheaper
I like picking up practical deals during big sale periods. So, with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasting until 11:59pm PT tonight, I’ve been hunting for bargains on less splashy items—like security software. Turns out, you can save as much as 70 percent on several of our top picks for...