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Qualcomm to buy Modular in push for edge AI software
The deal gives Qualcomm a stronger software layer for developers as AI workloads spread from edge devices into data centres.

Traditional navigators encourage more people to 'look up' at Matariki
Tamahau Tangitu, Hinerapa Rupuha and Manihera Forbes were all part of a crew who sailed from Aotearoa to Samoa and back aboard the waka hourua Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti.

Forter launches five AI agents for commerce teams
Merchants could cut fraud, dispute and integration delays as Forter opens early access to tools that work inside ChatGPT and Claude.

8x8 launches AI Routing for broader customer service
Customer queries can now be directed to experts beyond the contact centre, as 8x8's new tool uses data to match issues in real time.

Microsoft cuts datacentre water use by 25% in FY25
Rising scrutiny over AI and cloud power use has pushed the datacentre operator to cut water intensity sharply and boost local supplies.

Peters slams India FTA, claims restrictive immigration policy 'targets India'
Winston Peters says immigration policy settings are being made more restrictive in a way which targets India and India alone.

Mandiant reveals Cisco SD-WAN zero-day root breach
A malicious CSV upload gave an intruder root access to a Cisco SD-WAN management system at a communications provider, Mandiant said.

Anti-sunscreen social media trend has skin cancer experts worried
So-called 'wellness influencers' are posting videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram claiming commercial sunscreens are toxic and harmful.

Lads Club on The Smiths album cover gets status upgrade
The 123-year-old club has helped generations of boys, and later girls, with sport, art and music.

Top Australian TV star to leave job after Tommy Robinson interview, reports say
Karl Stefanovic has helmed a popular breakfast TV show for the better part of two decades.

Wellington's Takina venue to display LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition opens to the public this weekend at Wellington's Takina venue

Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover
Businesses are under pressure to verify users beyond login as AI-generated deepfakes drive account takeover and fraud losses mount.

Dentist to high-profile Kiwi stars dies aged 44
The respected oral surgeon, who built a network of dental clinics and treated high-profile New Zealanders, has been remembered for his skill, dedication and courage.

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Grand Theft Auto VI to be launched at $130, no option to buy on disc
The wildly anticipated game is expected to be the biggest media launch in history despite the high price.

Keeper launches Teams app for access approval workflows
It lets organisations approve access requests inside Teams, reducing email trails and helping keep credentials and permissions under tighter control.

Venezuela’s ‘unusual’ quakes 39 seconds apart could mirror Kaikoura’s 2016 rupture
Scientists say the unusual back-to-back earthquakes could later be reclassified as a single complex rupture as more data becomes available.

Parliament hears submissions on drug "Samaritan Bill"
This week, Parliament's Health Select Committee has been hearing oral submissions on a member's bill that some have dubbed the "Good Samaritan Bill".

Frost & Sullivan honours Fujitsu's quantum-inspired tech
The award underlines growing enterprise demand for optimisation tools that can deliver gains on existing hardware without quantum systems.

Adolescence star cast in Hamburg Days Beatles series
The forthcoming BBC six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the growth of the band from their beginnings.

‘Absolute rollercoaster’: All White completes surreal Vancouver circle at World Cup
The All Whites defender reflects on his surreal journey after making his World Cup debut in Vancouver, the city where his career began.