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Logitech rejects AI gadgets: ‘A solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist’
From graphics cards to mid-sized cars, you can’t find any new electronics that don’t claim to be “AI-powered” in some way. That includes Logitech’s mice and keyboards, some of which are being loaded specifically with “AI” buttons. But the CEO of Logitech says she sees no value in infamous “AI”...

‘Unfathomable’: School draws ire for post saying neurodivergent children ‘must be on medication’
Not all neurodivergent children or conditions require medicine.

‘Left in the dark’: Businesses say the trust meant to back them shut them out instead
A trust which gets nearly $6m in government funding to support Pasifika entrepreneurs has had a board overhaul amid concerns about its engagement with some of those businesses.

This Ugreen hub turns one laptop port into nine—and now it’s just $28
In the past decade or so, laptops have gotten slimmer and lighter, all the while losing ports left and right. If you’re missing some of the versatility laptops used to have, you probably need a hub like this 9-in-1 Ugreen Revodok Pro that’s just $28 right now, 30 percent under...

Microsoft announces Office suite price hikes for 2026
Microsoft has announced that companies and organizations will have to pay more for the Office productivity suite from July 1, 2026. Exactly how much the price increase will be depends on the variant, but according to CNBC, it is an increase of up to 33 percent. “Over the past year, we’ve released...

Linux founder Linus Torvalds defends Windows’ Blue Screens of Death
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has unexpectedly come to Microsoft’s defense regarding the jokes about the Windows operating system’s infamous blue screen of death. The whole thing was first noticed by IT’s Foss. In a new video with Youtuber Linus Tech Tips, he explained that many crashes are unlikely to be due...

'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops
England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.

Is this the derby where the Phoenix finally deny Auckland FC a win?
All you need to know about the New Zealand derby at Go Media Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

‘We call it the curse:’ Why this once-busy strip is now a stretch of empty shops, graffiti and crime
Riccarton Rd was once a post-quake alternative to Christchurch city centre, but now business owners say the area is being neglected.

I recommended McSkimming for deputy commissioner. This is what I think now
The senior official who helped appoint McSkimming says senior police withheld key information

Yep, Netflix is buying Warner Bros. What happens to HBO Max?
It’s a deal so staggering that it’s hard to wrap your head around it: Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros., in a deal that includes everything from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to Superman and Citizen Kane. Also included in the deal is a little streamer called HBO Max,...

Your monitor’s USB ports hold hidden powers
Many modern monitors come with built-in USB hubs. These hubs don’t just provide extra ports, they can transfer data at high speed and supply devices with power. These are often USB 3.0 or even USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 ports, offering transfer rates of up to five or 10 Gbps, which is...

This $23 rechargeable screwdriver is the USB-C gadget you need
Anytime you buy new Ikea furniture, you end up cursing all the tools you have to use. Honestly, if you had this Skil Twist rechargeable screwdriver on hand, your life would be so much easier. It’s only $22.78 at Amazon right now, a 24 percent discount you’ll love. We have a...

England face Ashes battle despite Gabba fightback
England produce a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes.

Norris fastest as he makes good start in Abu Dhabi
Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.