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What is BookTok and how did it start?
The TikTok trend that can get thousands of people reading the same novel 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 06 Mar 1:55am 

-Nvidia Partner Hon Hai’s Sales Climb 22% in Global AI Buildout
-Wall Street Sees AI’s ‘Creative Destruction’ Coming For Entire Companies
-Analysis-AI fears temper interest as private equity firms weigh data company deals

I can’t live without my robot vacuum
I don’t know about you, but I like my home to be clean and tidy. However, the reality is usually quite different, because with a full-time job, there isn’t always time to get the housework done. Especially when you live alone (apart from two cats, but they’re not much help). Vacuuming... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 06 Mar 12:45am 

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NZ Defence Force planes prepare to fly to Middle East for evacuations
Azerbaijan said it was preparing to retaliate after two people were wounded on Thursday in Iranian drone hits on an airport and near a school. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 06 Mar 12:25am 

-Honda to sell China-made EV in Japan from spring 2026 – report
-Wendy’s to open over 60 new outlets in Mexico

Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 11:35pm 

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Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM
On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 11:25pm 

AI cyber threats outpace staff readiness, report warns
Attackers' AI use is surging faster than staff skills, Fortinet warns, leaving firms exposed despite rising security awareness spending. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 10:35pm 

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Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression
New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 10:15pm 


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Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita
The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 06 Mar 1:35am 

The women winning in AI aren't the ones who had it all figured out
Women rising fastest in AI are those embracing uncertainty and adaptability, not those waiting until they feel fully prepared or perfectly ready. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 06 Mar 1:05am 

It’s time to make 1TB SSDs the default in PCs
What’s more frustrating than going to install a new game only to find you don’t have enough storage space? Now you have to delete something before you can start playing. Or maybe your system starts to crawl because storage space is running low. (Not a myth!) Such is the experience faced... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 06 Mar 12:45am 

Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series
The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Thu, 05 Mar 11:55pm 

-Old videos from Iran's attack on Israel falsely linked to 2026 Mideast war
-Drone operator: UAVs crucial in strikes on Iran, Air Force has experienced great success
-EU court puts onus on Germany for asylum cases rejected by Italy

'Give to Gain' is a leadership mindset
This International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' urges leaders to invest in women, champion them in absentia, and unlock collective progress. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 11:35pm 

"Be confident, be true' - Farah's advice to women wanting to work in tech
Farah urges women in tech to own their expertise, stay true to themselves and deliver value to earn respect in male-dominated rooms. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 11:25pm 

The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
Marketing's future belongs to teams that master open, unified data infrastructure instead of guessing through disconnected systems. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 10:45pm 

Teramind launches AI governance to tackle shadow AI
Teramind has unveiled an AI governance platform to monitor workplace AI tools and shadow agents, aiming to curb hidden data and security risks. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 10:35pm 

“I didn't work with a female coder for 10 years - now I feel more hopeful than ever”
After a decade without female colleagues, coder Midori Fukami now sees rising representation in tech and urges women to claim their space. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 05 Mar 10:35pm 

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