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Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Omnissa appoints two Board Directors and a new HR Chief as it targets its next phase of growth in the AI-driven digital workspace market.

Myriad360 buys Advizex to build AI-led IT platform
Myriad360 buys Advizex, creating a global AI-focused IT services platform with more than USD $900 million in annual run-rate revenue.

New Xbox boss promises no ‘bad AI’ and a ‘return to Xbox’
Microsoft’s gaming business is in a bit of a state right now. Yesterday, Xbox/Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer, a Microsoft veteran of nearly 40 years and an original Xbox team member, resigned… as did his second-in-command, the architect of the “This is an Xbox” marketing push. The incoming executive is...

Factbox-From OpenAI to Nvidia, firms channel billions into AI infrastructure as demand booms

Anthropic launches new enterprise offerings, raising the heat on software companies

Investors Are Dumping Software Stocks and Earnings Won’t Stop It

BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.

Super Rugby power rankings: What is going on with the Crusaders?
Find out where your team ranks in the second edition of Stuff’s power rankings.

Cars from NZ’s newest carmaker spotted ahead of local launch
Chinese carmaker BAIC begins distribution of new SUVs across New Zealand.

‘Popping a manu is awesome,’ but it’s no good if you can’t swim, says All Black legend.
Piri Weepu was largely self-taught when it came to swimming as a child, but says formal lessons made “a lasting difference”.

Builder bankrupt, director overseas after unpaid debts and unhappy customers
Cordial Homes left behind unhappy customers and contractors. Now, its “silver tongued” director has left the country, and his former business partner has been bankrupted.

Chrome update fixes 3 more high-risk security vulnerabilities
In the new Chrome versions 145.0.7632.116/117 for Windows and macOS and 145.0.7632.116 for Linux, the developers have fixed 3 newly reported security vulnerabilities. According to Google, none of these vulnerabilities are being exploited for attacks in the wild. In the Chrome Releases blog post, Srinivas Sista lists the 3 fixed security...

Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to scan codebases
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans codebases for complex bugs, verifies risks and suggests patches for developers.

Potpie AI raises USD $2.2m to map massive codebases
Potpie AI secures USD $2.2m pre-seed to build an ontology-first context layer helping AI agents navigate massive enterprise codebases.

Anker Nano 13-in-1 USB-C dock review: Small, useful, slow to charge
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Compact, efficient design Detachable hub is like two products in one Triple display Cons Unexpectedly mediocre charging performance Somewhat pricey Three displays is overkill, given the bandwidth limit Our Verdict Anker’s 13-in-1 USB-C dock disappointed me with its lack of suitable charging, but the tight design and modular hub add value. It all still...

Tech news today: Countdown to Nvidia earnings begins as AI fears weigh on stocks

Anthropic touts new AI tools weeks after legal plug-in spurred market rout

AI in cloud ERP to speed finance close by 30% by 2028
AI-enabled cloud ERP could cut finance close times by 30% by 2028, as Gartner tips modular, automated systems to reshape CFO agendas.

Apprentice’s ‘absolute hell’ after workplace injury leaves him fighting for compo
Adam was at the start of his career when he had a workplace accident. Three years later he's unemployed, broke and still injured.

A domestic violence victim was inundated with silent calls. She was shocked to learn who it was
An Auckland woman received multiple anonymous calls, so called police, who traced them. She couldn’t believe the source.

Gemini AI now answers questions about what’s on your screen
In Google’s Gemini AI, you can share your screen, a browser tab, or your webcam. The AI can basically see what you see. It can even describe photos and graphics, explain what’s going on in a video, or assist you with a program like Photoshop. To use it, go to https://aistudio.google.com...

MNN’s ultra-slim 1080p portable monitor drops to $50 (best price ever)
One of the best purchases I made last year? A portable monitor for my laptop. I take it with me whenever I’m working away from home, but it also serves as a nifty third display in my home office—it’s super versatile like that. Anyone with a laptop will benefit greatly...