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Microsoft unveils AI agents, models & security tools
Developers and enterprise customers will get more AI controls as Microsoft adds agents, in-house models and security tools across its software stack.

EDB adds quorum commit to distributed Postgres 6.4
The update aims to stop conflicting writes across sites in critical sectors such as banking and payments, reducing reconciliation risk.

Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform
Growing supplier cyber risk is pushing businesses towards continuous monitoring, as Factor joins a crowded market focused on better response.

Microsoft launches Scout personal agent for 365 work
The new tool can schedule meetings, flag delays and act within existing permissions as Microsoft pushes autonomous software into everyday office apps.

Alation launches central governance for semantic models
The new feature is meant to curb conflicting AI and analytics outputs by keeping business terms and metrics in one governed layer across platforms.

The Blues don’t need to beat the Crusaders — and that’s ridiculous
Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu wouldn't dare say it on the public record but he, like the rest of us, must know how absurd the Super Rugby Pacific playoff format is.

BYD’s God’s Eye Policy Could Change Trust In Driver Assistance

Italy's lower house backs legislation to revive nuclear power

Cupra Raval and ID. Polo enter production in Spain

4 People Injured After Bear Rampages Through Office Complex and Residential Area

Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks
The models are aimed at developers and enterprises, with Microsoft saying internal training could cut costs and improve control in regulated industries.

Inside the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+: The guts behind Intel’s handheld push
For my money the most exciting announcement of Computex 2026 (so far) has been the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld, which is among the first devices to hit the market powered by the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. That should give it a shot in the arm power-wise...

Delta launches modular AI data centre to speed build
AI operators could bring new capacity online faster, as Delta says its prefabricated system may cut data centre deployment time by 60%.

OpenSpace tops 1,000 data centre projects worldwide
Rising demand for AI infrastructure is driving faster uptake of digital site monitoring, with OpenSpace now used on more than 1,000 projects.

NTT unveils decoding framework for clearer AI reasoning
The new method could make multimodal AI outputs easier to trust in medicine and other high-stakes uses by tying answers to stated reasoning.

EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices
Many finance chiefs still struggle to shape strategy, as EY found only a quarter lead investment calls and few are seen as value partners.

Advantech expands NVIDIA tie-up with AI factory brain
Pilot trials suggest the setup could cut factory energy use by 10% and lift assembly-line productivity by 12%.

The most important thing for Liam Lawson this weekend - and it's not the actual race
The tight street circuit leaves no room for error, but drivers must push to the limit in qualifying because passing opportunities are so limited.

IAEA demands access to Iranian nuclear sites 'without delay'

Linux Foundation launches Tokenomics Foundation for AI costs
Rising AI bills are pushing enterprises to seek neutral benchmarks, as token costs are now a CEO-level concern and newer model prices climb.

No handshake and no photo as Andreeva of Russia beats Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open final
The atmosphere beforehand was somewhat tense as the players had separate photos taken as they each stood next to two children on their respective side of the net.