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'The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role
The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.

PinkPantheress makes history by winning Brit Award for best producer
The pop star is the first woman to be named best producer since the award was created in 1977.

Anker’s USB-C car charger is retractable! Get it for 38% off right now
Somehow, I’m always charging something in the car, whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or earbuds. Someone in my family (often one of the kids) is always running low on battery. If you can relate, then this Anker USB-C car charger is perfect for such situations—and now’s a great time to...

I love this tiny 10,000mAh charger — today it’s just $18
You can find a mobile battery charger just about anywhere, but finding a good one isn’t easy. I’ve settled on this Baseus model, which I’ve been using for a pocket power boost for almost a year. It’s tiny, much smaller than other 10,000mAh models, comes with a USB-C cable, and...

Android malware alert: Fake IPTV apps will steal your bank details
A new Android malware called “Massiv” is on the rise. Security researchers at ThreatFabric uncovered the large-scale campaign, in which hackers disguised and distributed the malware as a harmless IPTV streaming app. Once installed, however, the app was able to read screen inputs to steal passwords and bank details. The malware...

Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon
A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the festival opens on Thursday.

Dog owners take Auckland Council to court over Monte Cecilia Park off-leash ban
Out of 900 responses from the public during the local board's consultation, 88 percent were against removing the off-leash area, and just 10 percent supported it.

Chief executives optimistic about economic recovery, fear being left behind in AI race - survey
A survey reveals the country's top executives are optimistic about economic recovery and the fortunes of their own companies, but fear being left behind when it comes to artificial intelligence.

Microsoft Edge starts phasing out key password manager feature
The latest update to Microsoft Edge has changed how the browser’s password manager works, reports Neowin. On Friday, Microsoft rolled out a new update to Edge version 145, removing support for master passwords for the browser’s password manager. It will no longer be possible to create a new master password to...

Emergency specialist says only law changes will reduce dog injury statistics
The government says it's open to intervening but councils can be tougher and enforce the powers they already have first.

Why childcare costs could be set to rise
Stephanie Pow, founder of Crayon said the cost of childcare and early childhood education was a big pressure point for a lot of families.

Dell is also afraid of Nvidia GPU connectors bursting into flame
Spending a thousand bucks or more on a graphics card only to see it burst into flames is a rightful nightmare. The 12VHPWR and 12V-2×6 connectors on the last two generations of Nvidia GPUs have been a constant source of anxiety for PC gamers—and not just gamers, it would seem. A...

Photos show burned-out cars, empty streets, and airport chaos in Mexico after a major cartel leader was killed

Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups

Hamas terrorists released into Egypt create security threat for region, Europe, expert tells ‘Post’

Putin must be punished, says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha

Sam Altman Backs Democratic AI Over Centralized Control, Superintelligence Could Arrive By The End Of 2028: 'We Could Be Wrong'

McSkimming claims Andrew Coster 'advised' him to file harassment complaint against woman
A 2024 letter from Jevon McSkimming's then-lawyer said the disgraced former deputy police commissioner was a "victim of a sustained campaign of stalking and harassment".

Pay equity law changes 'flagrant and significant abuse of power', former MPs say
But the workplace relations minister is backing the new system, saying it's made the law simpler and more robust.

Only a quarter of cardiac arrest patients survive the trip to hospital - report
A new report by ambulance services says "out-of-hospital cardiac arrests" remain a major public health challenge.