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I pushed my MacBook Neo to the limit. It didn’t break
I noted in my MacBook Neo review that benchmarking the Neo as well as using it as a daily computer resulted in an experience that was quite satisfying. But that was only for a few days of very specific testing, and the Neo’s A18 Pro processor and 8GB of RAM,...

Syndigo launches Synapse AI for product data workflows
Syndigo unveils Synapse, an agentic AI platform to automate complex product data workflows for brands and retailers at scale.

EkkoSense adds early anomaly alerts for hybrid cooling
EkkoSense has added automated anomaly alerts to its EkkoSoft Critical platform, flagging hybrid data centre cooling issues before outages.

Drata launches AI tools for risk reviews & trust centres
Drata rolls out agentic AI tools to speed third-party risk reviews, automate security questionnaires and rapidly build online trust centres.

Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ's urban roads?
There are too many super-sized vehicles on NZ's urban roads, guzzling far more petrol at a time when there are growing concerns over price and supply, says a university professor.

Nasuni partners with Oracle for cloud file storage
Nasuni teams with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to deliver global file storage, aiming to cut legacy costs and prepare data estates for AI.

AlphaSense adds custom AI agents for finance research
AlphaSense unveils custom AI agents and expert call tools to automate research workflows for financial and corporate intelligence teams.

One-month flexibility or a full-year family plan — Microsoft 365 has it all, on sale now
TL;DR: Get Microsoft 365 Family ($99.99) for a year of shared apps and cloud storage, or Microsoft 365 Personal ($7.99) for a flexible, one-month boost — perfect for short-term projects or solo productivity. Need top-notch Office apps without the stress of juggling devices and files? Microsoft 365 has two smart options. For families or small groups,...

Former Interislander ferry expected to dock in Port Nelson after months at anchor
The former Interislander ferry Aratere, which has since been renamedVega, will undergo a crew change in Port Nelson and be restocked with fuel and provisions.

Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs
The university says the move is to maintain financial stability in 2026 and beyond.

Gamma urges staged AI rollouts to cut CX transformation risk
Gamma urges firms to phase AI customer experience rollouts, boosting governance and testing to cut disruption and data quality risks.

Expel launches managed SIEM service for Sentinel & Splunk
Expel unveils managed SIEM for Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, embedding its engineers to tune detections and cut operational overheads.

Horizon3.ai revenue doubles as NodeZero demand surges
Horizon3.ai doubles ARR as more than 5,200 organisations adopt its NodeZero platform, fuelled by MSSP demand and rising cyber risks.

How an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of heart issues
The influenza vaccination changes the way the heart responds to stress and inflammation.

Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns

Germany begins controversial nuclear waste transport

UK inflation rate remained at 3% in February

Dreams of survival: How war has restructured Gaza’s job market

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

'Liverpool music trail will inspire new musicians'
A new tourist trail marks some of the key locations at the heart of Liverpool's rich musical heritage.

Sonatype finds live data beats larger AI models on upgrades
Sonatype says smaller AI tied to live software data can outsecure larger models on dependency upgrades, slashing risk and cost.

Archive New Zealand's new Wellington building opens
Te Rua has been held up as a win for public-private partnerships, but where the nation's archives will ultimately be stored remains unclear.