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Featherless.ai & Z.ai launch GLM 5.2 access worldwide
Access to advanced coding tools is becoming a bigger concern as Featherless.ai hosts Z.ai's GLM 5.2, an open-source model aimed at software teams.

SAP study finds AI agents shape Gen Z buying decisions
Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers now use AI agents to help choose products, forcing brands to rethink how they reach buyers in peak trading periods.

Oracle expands defence ecosystem with 10 new firms
Defence buyers could gain faster access to AI, robotics and secure communications as Oracle broadens its programme with 10 more start-ups.

Severe southerlies lash Wellington, stronger gales expected
MetService says conditions will worsen overnight.

Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will get cited answers from a new AI search tool embedded in ClinicalKey Student.

Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.

Firefighters respond to blaze at central Auckland restaurant
The fire had mostly been put out, but crews were working on the last hotspots and starting on the salvage operation.

As temperatures soar, Paris court set to rule on landmark climate change case

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for life for just $54.99
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is available as a lifetime license for just $54.99 (reg. $249.99). No subscription, no monthly fees, just permanent access to the full Office suite. Microsoft’s subscription model isn’t for everyone. Some people just want to pay once and move on with their lives. No auto-renewals, no billing...

Oh Dear report says most website outages are brief
Most disruptions clear in minutes, but a small number of long outages can still leave sites unreachable for hours and mask real downtime.

6 Prime Day home office deals I’d actually spend money on
Amazon’s Prime Day offers a terrific opportunity to overhaul your home office with affordable laptops, displays, and peripherals, all at substantial discounts — and no, that’s not hype! Understandably, things have felt somewhat bleak. Tariffs have pushed prices higher, and shortages of memory and storage have elevated the price of PCs...

IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.

Ramosedi elected CIMA president in leadership change
His appointment puts a South African at the head of CIMA as the profession grapples with AI, trust and talent shortages.

Black Caps rocked by injuries to Henry, Phillips for test series decider against England
Follow live coverage of the third and deciding test between the Black Caps and England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

NCC Group joins OpenAI Daybreak cyber partner programme
The tie-up gives NCC Group early access to GPT-5.5-Cyber, as OpenAI seeks trusted testers for defensive uses of its cyber tools.

Kenyan police block roads around the country's capital ahead of anti-government protest

Police seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protests

Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

Ads don’t have to follow you everywhere — this $15 Deal Days offer proves it without a subscription
TL;DR: Protect up to nine devices from annoying ads with a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just $14.97 through June 28. Ads have a way of following you everywhere online. Whether you’re trying to read an article, watch a video, or help your kids browse safely, constant interruptions can get old fast. AdGuard blocks...

Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue spotted around Wales for new film
Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue and RZA are just three of the names filming a new drama set in Wales.

Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups
Scale-ups can now compete for recognition and customer validation as the Tech Trailblazers Awards opens 2026 entries worldwide.