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Lightrun links AI coders to live runtime with new tool
Lightrun’s Runtime Context pipes live runtime data into AI coding tools, aiming to slash post-deployment failures and speed debugging.

AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands
AI will upend SOCs by 2026, driving faster response but also AI-led outages, stealthier insiders, power strains and tougher oversight.

NexLawn’s concept robot mower can water plants and play fetch
NexLawn, a newcomer to the U.S. market, has unveiled a pair of robotic mowers aimed at transforming yard care. One is an ace at ascending steep slopes and trimming near tough-to-reach borders, while the other boasts a mechanical arm that can—among other things—play fetch your dog. We’re not kidding. First, let’s...

Elijah Taylor looks to inspire future rugby league talent after hanging up boots
Elijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.

‘Spirit of Kiwi camping’ stolen, along with bacon and egg pie, ice cream, booze, and even ice, say campers
A surge in petty theft at holiday parks is a “sad” sign of the demise of the traditional Kiwi camping holiday, campers say.

Nine years, a damaged driveway and a council tree that won’t budge
A large liquidambar tree between two long driveways in West Auckland has been the centre of a years-long dispute with Auckland Council.

Jurors told to 'avoid emotion' in activists' trial

Israel approves 4G mobile upgrade for West Bank Palestinians, rollout expected within six months

Bangkok chokes on air pollution as visitor numbers fall

Turn your laptop’s USB-C into 5 ports with Anker’s nifty $19 hub
These days, laptops might be slimmer and lighter, but they’re also lacking on ports compared to older models. That can be inconvenient when you want to hook up accessories but have no more connections available. Well, this 5-in-1 Anker USB-C hub can make your life so much easier, and it...

Copilot Vision gains ability to analyze apps in the Windows 11 taskbar
Last year saw the launch of Copilot Vision, a new feature of Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant that lets it “see” what’s on your screen and make suggestions for steps you can take. It started as an underwhelming feature in Edge, then moved to the Copilot App with desktop sight. We...

Glasswall launches tool to sanitise Microsoft 365 files
Glasswall has launched a Microsoft 365 tool that silently sanitises SharePoint and OneDrive files in real time to block hidden malware.

Lenovo’s RTX 5060 laptop with 32GB RAM is $350 off today
With rising prices on laptops left and right, finding a solid machine at a decent discount is going to get rarer over the next few months—so if you think you’ll need a new laptop in the next year or so, now would be a good time to jump on deals....

Lymow’s latest robot mower promises smarter AI and stronger cutting
Lymow is rolling out a new version of its flagship robot lawn mower that adds more power, intelligence, and durability for hands-free lawn maintenance. Unveiled at CES, the Lymow One Plus is a second-generation upgrade to the company’s boundary-wire-free mower, aimed at homeowners with complex or hard-to-mow yards. The One Plus...

Ring goes big with sensors powered by Amazon’s Sidewalk
Remember Sidewalk, Amazon’s “neighborhood” network that leverages nearby Echo speakers and Ring cameras to connect smart devices that would normally be out of Wi-Fi range? After years of quietly brewing, Sidewalk is back in a big way, with Amazon-owned Ring hard-launching a series of new Sidewalk-enabled sensors, controls, and smart plugs at CES today. Among the Ring devices making...

Ukraine's elite Alpha group hit Russian ammo and oil with deep-strike drones, sparking explosions and fires, security official says

Germany posts sharp rise in electric car registrations off low base

Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".