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This $600 HP laptop is a smart buy for remote workers (45% off)
NOW $490 OFF HP OmniBook 3 15.6-inch AI Laptop View Deal If you’re on the hunt for an affordable laptop that can weather your day-to-day tasks, the HP OmniBook 3 is worth looking into—especially now that it’s on sale for $600 at B&H. That’s a $490 discount (45% off) from its MSRP and... 
© 2026 PC World 1:55am 

-China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review
-France to announce measures to favour data centres in coming weeks, Finance Minister says

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-What SpaceX and its record IPO have riding on the new race to the moon

BBC announces editor of Radio 4's Today programme
Rebecca Keating has worked at the BBC for 20 years and calls her new role an "immense privilege". 
© 2026 BBCWorld 12:05am 

-Iran, Hezbollah fire rockets at Israel during Passover celebrations
-From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime
-Iran war pushes Germany's deficit to 4.2% as growth outlook is cut by 50%

AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
AI is moving travel from inspiration to transaction, but live inventory, accuracy and booking infrastructure still stand between chat and checkout. 
© 2026 ITBrief 9:55pm 

Former Maori All Black died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Shane Christie died by suspected suicide at the age of 39 in August 2025. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 9:35pm 

This lifetime VPN and password manager bundle is on sale for $40
TL;DR: The Fastest VPN & Security Lifetime Bundle pairs a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription with the FastestPass Family password manager for $39.99 (reg. $720). Online privacy used to mean picking between a solid VPN or a reliable password manager. This VPN and cybersecurity deal on the Fastest VPN & Security Lifetime Bundle lets you skip... 
© 2026 PC World 9:15pm 

F5 & Forcepoint come together to secure enterprise AI
F5 and Forcepoint have teamed up to link data discovery with runtime controls, aiming to curb AI risks as enterprises move systems into production. 
© 2026 ITBrief 8:35pm 

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10ZiG launches RepurpConvert for Windows 10 migrations
10ZiG unveils RepurpConvert to help IT teams automate Windows 10 endpoint migrations and reuse ageing hardware without costly refreshes. 
© 2026 ITBrief 8:35pm 


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Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026
Radix has set out a Houston industrial AI event for 2026, aiming to help energy and manufacturing leaders turn pilots into operational gains. 
© 2026 ITBrief 1:45am 

Microsoft says you’re asking the wrong question about AI
I ask friends all the time if they trust ChatGPT or Gemini, especially when they tell me they feed these AI chatbots medical test results, deeply personal thoughts, and even sensitive work issues. But after talking with Microsoft at RSAC’s 2026 cybersecurity conference, I realized I’ve been approaching that question... 
© 2026 PC World 12:15am 

'Best job in the world': Blues star retires after terminal cancer diagnosis
Suafoa announced on Thursday that he would finish playing the game officially to begin a "different type of battle" involving chemotherapy treatment in the coming days. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 11:15pm 

-Syria rejects forced deportations from Germany amid migration debate
-Old video misrepresented as senior Sri Lankan ruling party member criticising president over fuel shortage

Two found dead at Hamilton property, police investigation underway
Police were notified of the deaths at 4pm on Thursday. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 9:45pm 

Axis unveils unified security range across cameras, readers
Axis launches new cameras, thermal devices and access readers as it pushes unified security systems across IT-linked deployments. 
© 2026 ITBrief 9:35pm 

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Wellington businessman charged with posting harmful digital communications keeps name suppression
The 57-year-old argued that publication of his name would 'endanger his safety'. 
© 2026 RadioNZ 9:05pm 

AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds
One in three firms say clients now think AI can do expert work in-house, raising pricing pressure for agencies and consultancies. 
© 2026 ITBrief 8:45pm 

Tech Mahindra & ParkourSC expand AI supply chain deal
Tech Mahindra and ParkourSC deepen AI supply chain tie-up to target pharma and cold chain customers across global markets. 
© 2026 ITBrief 8:35pm 

Zscaler flags Xloader malware's tougher obfuscation
Zscaler says Xloader malware has added layered encryption, decoy servers and new obfuscation tricks to hinder analysts. 
© 2026 ITBrief 8:35pm 

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