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Best of CES 2026: The smart home & home security gear edition
The latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already drawing to a close, and once again, we’ve seen some truly impressive smart home and home security innovations—and as usual, some are more likely to ship than others. We’re not counting on the robot lawn mower that picks...

Hastings tipped to be hottest spot as temperatures rise around the country
Temperatures are forecast to top 30 degrees in many places, and heat alerts have been issued for Hastings, Napier, Whakatane, Motueka, Blenheim and Kaikoura.

Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub
Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.

Get this 4-pack of AirTag alternative trackers for $5 a piece
I love being able to track my luggage when traveling, or my keys when I’ve misplaced them somewhere at home. Apple AirTags are a popular option for that, but they’re also super expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, you might prefer a budget-friendly alternative Bluetooth tracker—like Ugreen’s FineTrack tracker...

TikTok-syle vertical videos are coming to Disney+
From TikTok and YouTube to Facebook and even ESPN, vertical videos are everywhere, and the now addictively scrollable format is headed for Disney+, too. Disney executives rolled out the plan at a company-sponsored advertising event at CES this week, noting that it will “evolve the experience over time” and “explore its use in a variety of...

Denied boarding over a name error: what this couple’s experience means for travellers
A Kiwi couple has had to forfeit their flights from Auckland to Invercargill when it was discovered their names did not match their IDs.

‘Appalled’: IRD apologises after paywalled news articles copied and shared among 600 staff
National Business Review has said it will pursue legal action against the agency, claiming it breached copyright.

Video: Blind Golden Retriever Swims in the Pool To Cool off on Hot Day

Courts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases

From River Ambushes to Monkey Hunts: How Giant Owls Dominate Their Prey

Scale Computing adds lifecycle tools to Fleet Manager
Scale Computing adds zero-touch app lifecycle tools to SC//Fleet Manager, targeting enterprises running vast, distributed edge estates.

ChatGPT falls to new data-pilfering attack as a vicious cycle in AI continues
Will LLMs ever be able to stamp out the root cause of these attacks? Possibly not.

Criticism of Manage My Health cyber attack response mounts as another deadline passes
'Shambolic, frustrating and slow': Patients and GPs are frustrated at the response from the platform over the cyber attack.

LangGrant unveils LEDGE MCP Server for safer LLM data
LangGrant launches LEDGE MCP Server to let enterprises run LLM analytics on governed databases without exposing raw operational data.

Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-style makeover, even if you don’t use AI
Microsoft is testing a comprehensive visual update to its Edge browser, making it more similar to the Copilot app, reports Windows Central. The new visual design includes new settings pages, updated quick menus, and a new tab page with shapes, colors, and fonts taken directly from the Copilot app. The changes...

This 16-inch 2K portable laptop monitor is worth it at 30% off
One of the things that has made me enjoy working outside of my home office more is getting a portable laptop monitor. It’s so much more suitable for my workflow to have that extra screen, and it’s nice to have it with me when I’m working on the go. If...

The official launch date for Windows 11 26H1, confirmed
Microsoft is currently working on a new version of Windows 11 that breaks from the usual update cycle. Windows 11 version 26H1 will be a variant that’s specially adapted for Snapdragon X2 systems, which we reported on previously. However, it was unclear when exactly Windows 11 26H1 would be officially released....