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AMD brought the Ryzen 7 5800X3D back because AM4 refuses to die
AMD has exciting new announcements at Computex! [SMACK] Okay, my editor is telling me that describing either the Ryzen or Radeon announcements as “new” is a bit strong. One of them is a four-year-old chip with a 10-year-anniversary label. Yeah, things are getting weird. Let’s tackle that one first. The Ryzen...

Voices of praise mark the start of Samoan Language Week
Church services, marking the start of Samoan Language Week, were held across Aotearoa on Sunday.

Australia's sovereign AI adoption stays governance-led
Security, privacy and skills shortages are slowing Australian agencies, even as most weigh sovereign AI for defence and public health.

How YouTube filmmakers are shocking Hollywood
The biggest two movies right now, Backrooms and Obsession, come from twentysomething filmmakers who honed their craft on YouTube.

Watch: Blue Jays baseball star injured after kid throws ball from stands
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured by a ball thrown from the bleachers, sustaining a bruise to his right wrist that forced him to leave the game.

Alienware’s new 39-inch OLED monitor is a glorious ultrawide monster
Alienware (or Dell, to its friends) remains one of the most popular suppliers of OLED gaming monitors out there, and I’m pretty sure it’s because it’s the only major supplier that seems laser-focused on value. But its new flagship OLED, announced at Computex, is going for broke. The new model...

Three dead, one missing after Desert Road crash
A further person, who police believe was also in one of the vehicles, has not been accounted for.

No previous French Open champions left - who will seize chance?
With Iga Swiatek's early French Open exit meaning new men's and women's champions will be crowned, BBC Sport analyses how the draws have been blown open.

Five dead in overnight crashes, holiday road toll at seven
Seven people have died on the roads this weekend, including three dead at a desert road crash, while police call on motorists heading home from the long weekend to take care.

Two in trans-Tasman yacht challenge pull out after issues
Graeme Francis has arrived home safely in Mangonui and Bill Kidman has turned back after reporting issues on board.

Dell unveils lighter XPS 13 at its lowest entry price
Targeting students and younger professionals, the new model starts at Dell's lowest XPS price yet while keeping touchscreen and Wi-Fi 7 standard.

Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager
The hire signals a sharper push into partner-led sales across Australia and New Zealand, as Fastly seeks specialised local reach.

IPL glory then home for baby: Black Caps star’s 'crazy' year continues
Jacob Duffy is an IPL champion after Virat Kohli guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket victory in the final.

Weather Forecast: Mostly dry streak continues into June

Dell’s $599 XPS 13 is coming for the MacBook Neo’s lunch money
Dell’s latest XPS 13 might not have set out to specifically challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo, but it arrives at the right time. Its $599 price for students directly challenges the MacBook Neo’s own $599 price, with either Intel’s latest “Wildcat Lake” or the more powerful “Panther Lake” processors under the...

Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend’s dinner for Black players at French Open causes 'bit of a stir'
Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open.

Kiwi rowing stars overcome recent struggles to dominate World Cup regatta
World No 1 rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch admit they were struggling for rhythm in Europe - until a sit-down on the eve of the final changed everything.