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Ozzy to get Brits lifetime achievement award
A performance curated by Sharon Osbourne and led by Robbie Williams will close the show.

Is a $20 mechanical keyboard good enough? I bought one to find out
I’m not a huge PC gamer, which means I’ve never really considered buying a mechanical keyboard. In my experience, everyone I know who owns one has the fancy light-up kind for “serious” gamers. But recently I noticed how many cheap/affordable ones are available on Amazon, with numerous options going for less...

Early penalty miss costly as South Island United humbled by South Melbourne
South Island United were left to rue a costly early penalty miss as they slumped to a 4-1 Oceania Pro League loss to second placed South Melbourne FC.

Jack Dorsey’s Block Slashes Nearly Half Its Staff in AI Bet

Google Wins Conditional Nod From Seoul to Offer Precision Maps

Cricket: White Ferns v Zimbabwe - second T20 International in Hamilton
The White Ferns were much more ruthless with the ball as they bowled Zimbabwe out for just 86 in the 2nd T20I in Hamilton.

Ataccama adds AI data observability to ONE platform
Ataccama adds AI-driven data observability to its ONE platform, unifying pipeline monitoring, alerting and governance for regulated users.

Genetec unveils Cloudlink 2210 for hybrid security
Genetec has unveiled Cloudlink 2210, a hybrid appliance that centralises cloud-managed security while preserving local storage at scale.

Elite adds AI tools to 3E to streamline work-to-cash
Elite upgrades its 3E cloud platform with AI, real-time data and compliance tools to speed law firms' work-to-cash and cut revenue leakage.

OutSystems Elevate revamps global partner rewards model
OutSystems launches Elevate partner programme, tying rewards to AI skills, customer outcomes and market impact via a new Earned Level model.

Samsung Movingstyle M7 review: A monitor that rolls wherever its needed
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Easy to assemble and move Includes TizenOS with remote control Good contrast ratio Less expensive than alternatives Cons Short power cord, no built-in battery Modest color gamut Lackluster HDR and motion clarity Our Verdict The Samsung Movingstyle M7 is a mobile display with a smart TV operating system. It’s not perfect, but it delivers on...

Reds v Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium - Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders slip to 1-2 and return home to Dunedin to host the Force in Round 4, searching for a response.

Highlanders’ miserable form in Australia continues with Reds defeat
Jamie Joseph’s side suffered a setback and couldn’t build on promising performances against strong Kiwi teams in Super Rugby Pacific’s opening rounds.

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

Japan’s Chip Venture Rapidus Gets $1.7 Billion Funding Boost

Izzy Gaze, Melie Kerr power White Ferns to T20I series win over Zimbabwe
Follow live coverage of the second Twenty20 international between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe from Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Charges laid after Taranaki police forced to retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
A video posted on YouTube showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.

GitProtect DevOps backup now live on Microsoft Marketplace
GitProtect DevOps backup lands on Microsoft Marketplace, giving Azure customers streamlined procurement and deployment for code protection.

Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences
Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.