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Windows 11’s November patch brings new annoying issues with it
Last week, Microsoft released the November monthly update for Windows 11, which fixed a bug that kept Task Manager open in the background but brought new problems with it. The patch in question is known as update KB5068861. According to a compilation by Windows Latest, these issues include various error messages...

Throuple’s multimillion-dollar property divided by court after six-year dispute - but saga may not be over
Judge decides to equally split polyamorous exes’ farm - but legal battle is set to continue.

NZ’s biggest landfill wants to extend operations. A 10-year-old is trying to stop them
Waste Management NZ wants to push out operations after its current consent ends in December 2028.

‘Scared for his life’: Dairy worker traumatised after daylight machete robbery
CCTV footage shows three men leaping over the counter, one with a machete, another with a knife and the third carrying a bag.

Wyze’s revamped Lock Bolt gets Wi-Fi, tempered glass redesign
We were fans of Wyze’s original smart deadbolt from 2022—heck we even gave it an Editors’ Choice award—but it arrived with a key drawback: it only supported Bluetooth, not Wi-Fi or any other wireless protocols. While the first Wyze Lock Bolt is inexpensive compared to other smart locks in its class and...

Can’t update Windows 10? Here’s how to get extended support working again
Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first updates have been available since November 11th, 2025 (i.e. one month after the official end of support)....

This tiny Anker power bank with 2 built-in cables is only $30 today
One thing I can’t leave the house without is a power bank. Knowing that my phone won’t ever be left on empty battery thanks to my backup portable charger always gives me peace of mind. But if there’s one feature I wish my power bank had, it’s two integrated charging...

Intuit Inks Deal to Spend Over $100 Million on OpenAI Models

Amazon's Zoox to begin robotaxi service in San Francisco, challenging Google's Waymo, Tesla's Robotaxi

Score big right now! This RTX-powered HP laptop is now $599 (43% off)
If you’re on a tight budget but dreaming about a gaming laptop, you can snag something nice this Black Friday as some older models are on sale right now. For example, the mid-range HP Victus is down to just $599 at Walmart from its original $1,050. That’s a massive $451...

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 review: A convertible PC on a budget (sometimes)
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good CPU for the price Decent value on sale A 2-in-1 at a normal laptop price (but only on sale) Cons Too expensive at MSRP Display is dim and glossy Heavy and thick Speakers positioned wrong for 2-in-1 mode Pen costs extra Our Verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is a 16-inch convertible PC that should...

The election is about a year away. Tell us what matters most to you
And this is your chance to tell politicians what really matters to you, what they’re getting right - and what they’re getting wrong.

Bright-line test vs Labour’s capital gains tax: Are we just arguing over names?
Capital gains on houses are already taxed under the (bizarrely named) bright-line test which National brought in 10 years ago. So how different is Labour’s CGT?

Worldwide Cloudflare outage disrupts X, ChatGPT, PayPal, Uber, and other sites
Another day, another worldwide outage of a critical online service that brings numerous websites (including several high-profile ones) down to their knees. This news comes hot on the heels of last month’s Amazon cloud outage, which took down everything from web services to Ring video doorbells to smart beds that...

Man who cryogenically froze ex-wife sparks debate for dating new partner
Gui Junmin froze his former spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.

AI accounting startup Maxima raises $41 million in Kleiner Perkins-backed round

Intuit signs $100M+ deal with OpenAI to bring its apps to ChatGPT

Microsoft and Amazon Are Downgraded as Redburn Breaks Ranks With Peers