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Lego releases the smart brick but how does it work?
Tom Donaldson, head of Lego’s Creative Play Lab, unveils the smart brick at a news conference ahead of the CES tech show in Las Vegas.

Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social

Incode unveils Deepsight AI defence to combat deepfakes
Incode launches Deepsight AI, a three-layer defence to spot and block deepfakes in real time for banks, tech platforms and governments.

AI speeds software delivery but widens control gap
AI is accelerating software delivery but fuelling risky releases, burnout and customer disruption, exposing a widening “AI control gap”.

Radar tech used for second time this week in search for missing tramper
Connor Purvis has not been seen since he set off to climb Mt Huxley last week.

'Always exciting' - Bumper season for kakapo breeding
The first kakapo breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says.

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
HP has revealed a slimmer AI-centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

Bye-bye blur: Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar monitors aim to perfect motion clarity
Nvidia didn’t reveal any new graphics cards at CES 2026, but the company didn’t show up at the show empty handed. Not only did Team Green reveal DLSS 4.5, an advanced new form of its industry-leading graphics upscaling and frame generation technology, but it also introduced a new breed of...

EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores
The Australian-based video game retailer is proposing to close its New Zealand business, according to a letter sent to employees.

Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.

Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools

The story of Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites

Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide

Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars
The chip giant is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech.

Perforce CTO forecasts rise of context & agentic AI
Perforce CTO Rod Cope predicts context and agentic AI will transform coding, jobs and security as ambient systems quietly permeate daily life.

Learn programming with Microsoft’s best IDE and training on sale for $40 (MSRP $1,999)
TL;DR: Learn to code with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional plus beginner-friendly programming courses for $39.97 (MSRP $1,999). One of the biggest hurdles for new developers isn’t learning syntax—it’s figuring out which tools to use and how to use them properly. This coding bundle removes that friction by combining Visual Studio Professional, Microsoft’s full-featured IDE,...

Sound of 2026: How Brooklyn basement band Geese took flight
The much-hyped New Yorkers finish fourth on our poll of artists to listen out for this year.

Netanyahu sends message to Iran through Putin: 'Israel doesn't want war' - KAN

Merz warns of 'very critical' situation in parts of German economy

Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud

Surprise! Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 can help modest GPUs max out high-end monitors
Gamers, 2025 was a year that drove high-fidelity graphics at high frame rates and lofty resolutions to new heights. Last year, we witnessed the release of the first 4K, 240HZ monitors ever – a feat that earned MSI’s model “best accessory” nod in our annual Full Nerd awards – and...

EB Games proposes closure of NZ stores, with all roles disestablished
Stuff understands the company has begun a formal consultation process with staff on a proposal that would see EB Games exit the New Zealand market entirely.

Watch: Standing ovation for tennis great in Auckland after loss
Never say never, but Venus Williams has almost certainly just played her last match at the ASB Classic.