NZCity NewsLinks

All Links

9 Apr 2026

Search

Roku’s latest feature is surprisingly useful
All too often I’m writing tips about how to hide annoying new features, but this one from Roku is actually pretty handy. It’s called Subscriptions, and it arrived alongside Roku OS 15.1, a software update that primarily packs under-the-hood streaming improvements. Subscriptions does a single thing well: It aggregates content from your paid subscriptions into a single, easy-to-find location on...

Bedrock Data expands AI security to Confluence
Bedrock Data adds native Confluence support to map how sensitive collaboration content flows into AI systems and expose hidden access risks.

Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.

Yeah, I’d take Panther Lake in a desktop PC
I’m excited about Panther Lake. More specifically, I like what I see of its integrated graphics—and what it could mean for the future. Panther Lake’s incredible performance isn’t a new concept, of course. AMD was first out the gate last year with splashy, powerful graphics squeezed onto a mobile CPU die....

VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift
VEON will use MindBridge AI to scrutinise all financial transactions in real time, replacing traditional sample-based internal audits.

Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears

Snowmobiles, skis, and laser tag: How NATO soldiers train for Arctic assaults

Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

Have You Ever Seen a Blue Bee?

Queen Camilla among guests at memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Dame Jilly Cooper, known for best-selling novels including Rivals and Riders, died after a fall in October.

Big Tech thinks smart glasses will be the first major piece of AI hardware

LG Ultrafine Evo 32U990A-S review: A strong 6K display competitor
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Slim design and sturdy yet compact monitor stand Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with 96 watts of power Super-sharp 6K image with 224 pixels per inch Wide color gamut and great color accuracy Cons Frustrating menu system LG offers calibration software, but monitor doesn’t ship with a colorimeter No USB-A or Ethernet connectivity Our Verdict The LG...

The hidden cost of cashback: How shopping extensions track you—and how to limit it
I have acquaintances who talk excitedly about cashback sites for shopping—and I get the appeal. Why not get money back if you’re already going to be buying those things anyway? But I’m the one who replies, “Have you looked into what they do with your data?” (I am very fun to...

Scientists discover simple trick that extends lithium battery life
Lithium-ion batteries are used in smartphones, laptops, electric cars, and stationary energy storage systems. Although their design has hardly changed in years, one key problem remains: the gradual aging of cells. That’s why lithium-ion batteries lose capacity over time. A team of researchers at the University of Maryland (via NewScientist) have...

Give your Windows folders a personality with any picture you want
There’s a lot of personalization that you can do with Windows if you dare to take the time. One fun thing you can do is change the boring yellow folder icons to a personalized image that better fits in with your interests. Your folders will act the same way as...

Turkey’s STM lays the keel of the first ship for the Portuguese navy

German commuters set for disruption as union calls transport strikes

'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film
US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

Musk weighs tech mega-merger across SpaceX, Tesla and xAI, reports say