New Zealand City
| all links | finance | computing | entertainment | general | internet | sport | weather Return to NZCity
All Links
 
19 May 2026   
  
NZCity NewsLinks
Search 
CNN airs Kara Swisher digital self via AI storyfile
A CNN feature has highlighted how AI video avatars could reshape digital legacy projects, while raising fresh questions over consent and authenticity. 
© 2026 ITBrief 4:05am 

Concentric AI adds Claude compliance auditing integration
Companies using Claude can now log prompts, responses and attachments for compliance, easing oversight of sensitive data shared by staff. 
© 2026 ITBrief 4:05am 

PayPal & Anthropic launch AI course for small firms
Smaller firms could gain a route into AI as the free course tackles training gaps, with 73% saying they lack the tools to adopt it. 
© 2026 ITBrief 3:45am 

-Soccer-Neymar loses cool over botched substitution in final World Cup audition
-Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'
-Dogs allowed on new Brigitte Bardot beach in glitzy Cannes
-European defence ministers seek to boost cooperation in space
-Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected ‘elements linked to the enemy’
-Leaked AutoZone Memo Warns of Massive Motor Oil Shortages as Supply Chain Fears Spread
-Police kill escaped tiger after it injures man in Germany
-European Energy begins work on Italy’s 225.5MW agrivoltaic project

Microsoft backtracks on Edge storing your passwords in plaintext RAM
Updated on May 18th, 2026: While Microsoft originally said the plaintext password behavior was “a deliberate design decision,” the company has now changed its tune. Starting with Edge version 148, the browser will no longer keep all passwords loaded in unencrypted form. Original story from May 5th, 2026: If you tend... 
© 2026 PC World 2:35am 

England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

West Ham relegation may cost London taxpayers £2.5m
London taxpayers may have to pay an extra £2.5m if West Ham are relegated from the Premier League, because of the club's lease agreement for London Stadium. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

web advertising from webads, https://www.webads.co.nz

Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 


web advertising from webads, https://www.webads.co.nz


SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows. 
© 2026 ITBrief 4:05am 

Yungblud stalking suspect could be arrested - court
Theresa Foley from Sheffield is banned from contacting the rock star or going to his concerts. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 3:55am 

Microsoft admits faulty drivers were killing Windows 11 battery life for years
It sucks when a failing battery or a slow PC lets you down at crucial moments—and Windows 11 in particular has repeatedly struggled with such issues. Microsoft now officially acknowledges that these problems appear to be linked to faulty drivers. As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has addressed this long-standing issue.... 
© 2026 PC World 3:35am 

web advertising from webads, https://www.webads.co.nz

Asus picked the worst possible time to start selling gaming RAM
Selling ice cubes in a blizzard, or pool floaties on the International Space Station, or inflatable dart boards. It’s hard to think of a situation more unfortunate than launching a line of premium, high-performance gaming memory during a RAM shortage, when PC buyers are extremely anxious about rising prices. Yet... 
© 2026 PC World Tue 2:15am 

web advertising from webads, https://www.webads.co.nz

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam
The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

Aaron Rai's journey from talented child golfer to history-making PGA champion
England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

I'm so proud of him, says Aaron Rai's childhood golf coach
Darren Prosser says he is lost for words after the golf star makes history and wins the US PGA. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue 2:05am 

©2026 New Zealand City, portions © 2026 BBCWorld, ITBrief, PC World, Yahoo, Yahoo
©2026 New Zealand City Ltd