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Peladn WO4 5600H review: An affordable mini PC that welcomes upgrades
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Solid multi-core performance Two LAN ports (2.5 Gbit/s and 1 Gbit/s) for NAS and networking Magnetic cover for tool-free upgrades Stable temperatures with no audible throttling Three display outputs, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 Cons Older platform without a modern iGPU or NPU SATA SSD noticeably slows down the system RAM in the test...

Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far
Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

'Linguistic oppression': The little-known rule impacting Te Reo Maori speakers at councils
At least 20 councils require members wishing to speak in Te Reo Maori at meetings to give two days’ notice.

Nintendo to launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December

Why five test starters are yet to feature for the All Blacks in South Africa
Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor’s absences so far were expected. Cam Roigard’s, Will Jordan’s and Tyrel Lomax’s less so.

Tech Mahindra unveils TechM Ting sonic brand identity
The new audio mark is set to run across offices, apps and customer touchpoints as Tech Mahindra standardises its global brand image.

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review
The next generation of Samsung Galaxy foldable phones is here, and the big news is the Galaxy Z Fold8, bringing a new form factor that matches how you use your device.

NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster backs former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson for shock code switch
Former All Blacks and Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been offered top job with the proposed South Island NRL team.

New poll has Opportunity rising to kingmaker position
A new poll suggests Opportunity would be the kingmaker, with neither the left nor right blocs having enough seats to govern without their support.

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations
The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

This free tool lets you run Windows apps on Linux
If you’ve ever thought about switching to Linux, but worried about leaving your favorite Windows programs behind, Wine is a great way to ease the transition. Despite the name, Wine isn’t a drinking app—sorry to disappoint the Linux vinophiles out there. It’s a decades-old open-source compatibility layer that lets many...

Elon Musk Says Optimus Will Be a $10 Trillion Business. Here Are 2 Industrial Stocks That Could Actually Cash In

Seven Lotto players share $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls over
$10 million was up for grabs with Lotto on Wednesday.

Analysis: What just happened? A total mess is what
The caucus has publicly said they back Luxon 100%. The public now knows this isn’t true. You don’t call an emergency caucus meeting in the middle of a recess week just to check.

Chris Penk says he will not seek re-election after losing ministerial portfolios
Chris Bishop said rumours Penk was doing the numbers for him were "utterly incorrect".

Cloud security report finds gaps differ by provider
Multi-cloud security teams face different risks on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, with misconfigurations high across all three providers.

This Microsoft 365 alternative works great on older PCs, and it’s only $20
TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office, just $19.97 on sale. Most people pay for Microsoft apps through a subscription that renews every year, whether they actually use all the extras like cloud storage or not. If you want a way out of your subscription, Microsoft Office 2019...

Rotorua seeks four-week extension after Head Start proposal falls apart
Mayor Tania Tapsell has asked for more time to resolve councillors' concerns and formally submit the proposal.

Three arrested 45 minutes after sleeping man attacked, van and phone stolen
The attack, which left the victim with a bloody nose, happened around 2am near Lake Puketirini, Huntly.