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OpenSSF welcomes Target, Thread AI & OSTIF to boost security
OpenSSF has welcomed Target, Thread AI, and OSTIF as general members, enhancing efforts to improve security across the open source software ecosystem.

Microsoft Windows hits 40 years old: A visual walk down memory lane
On November 20th, 1985, a then not-so-big company called Microsoft announced that Windows was commercially available. Read the full story of the Microsoft operating system below. Windows 1 to 11: The history of Windows, blue screens, and Easter eggs We’re taking a look back at the history of the most widely used...

McCullum’s England face defining test as eagerly anticipated Ashes begins
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are desperate to regain the famous urn in Australia as the five-match series starts in Perth.

All Whites’ big task: Turn ‘credible performances’ into World Cup wins
Since qualifying, the All Whites have played eight tough matches for one win, one draw and six defeats, but there’s reason to believe they have more to come.

He paid $16k for a job in NZ. When he arrived, there was just a mattress on the floor
When Joseph Duran boarded a plane to Auckland in July 2023, he believed he was stepping into a stable job, a fresh start and a way to provide for his three children.

Dean Field seemingly killed his three children. The warning signs of a crime like this aren’t always predictable
On Saturday, Manawatu father Dean Field seemingly killed his three children, set his house alight and is suspected of then taking his own life.

Is the coalition crumbling? PM’s work cut out for him as Peters and Seymour draw battle lines
Winston Peters has pledged to repeal David Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill just days after supporting it to pass into law. Is the coalition crumbling?

My favorite high-speed power bank just hit a new low price for Black Friday!
You know what’s always in my bag when I leave home? My power bank! Specially, this 25K Ugreen power bank that sometimes feels like a small brick but always proves itself useful. I can attest that none of my gadgets have ever died while I have this on me—not my...

Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI
Cribl partners with Microsoft to integrate Cribl Stream into Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, boosting real-time data analytics for enterprises.

AMD’s FSR Redstone tech to get wider rollout in December
Where’s the beef when it comes to AMD FSR Redstone? The much-touted next generation of AMD’s graphics-enhancing package, exclusive to the latest RX 9000-series GPUs, has taken its sweet time in getting here, only showing one feature in the newest Call of Duty title. But, according to a promotional post...

Dropbox Backup review: Easy backup for yourself, avoid it for teams
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Super simple for the average user Available with any Dropbox account, including free One-way sync with file versioning Cons Teams version of Backup moves your data before backing it up Version retention is limited without additional outlay On the pricey side for more than 5GB Our Verdict Dropbox Backup is a nice perquisite for...

‘Why should we cop it again?’ Wellington residents push back against bid to return flight path to their suburb
After three years of quieter skies, residents of a Wellington suburb want to keep it that way.

Two holes in one* within four balls leave golfer gobsmacked
Feat by Haze Nukunuku has never been achieved before

Two-factor security? Nah, let’s do 30-factor instead
I recommend two-factor authentication all the time. Adding a second checkpoint during sign-in truly increases the difficulty of breaking into your accounts. But that protective measure can feel like a drag, and it’s a never-ending battle between bad actors and stronger security practices. So sometimes laughing at the pain of this...

Black Friday security camera deals: What to expect and early deals
Security cameras are your best first line of defense against break-ins, vandalism, and other property crimes, and there’s no better time to buy one than during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The better news is that sales started early this year—in fact, we’ve already spotted some great deals on the...