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Software stocks crushed chips in August. History says September gets tougher: Chart of the Day

John Ternus's biggest challenges as Apple's new CEO

Analysis-Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand

OpenAI Hits Back at Apple Lawsuit Claiming It Stole Trade Secrets

5 cool things I screwed to the bottom of my PC desk
As someone who works from home, talks about computers professionally, and plays a lot of computer games, I spend a lot of time at my desk. I’ve spent literally years improving it and making it more comfortable and efficient. In this week’s Boost Mode, I’ll show you five easy and...

Seddon residents asked to conserve water after major leak discovered
Marlborough Waters says it's likely water will be tankered into the town tomorrow.

Controversial Irish hip hop trio Kneecap to return to NZ in 2027
Irish hip hop trio Kneecap will return to Aotearoa in 2027.

Fans aim for Vulcan salute record on Star Trek Day
The Science Museum is set to host a bid to break the record for the largest Vulcan salute on Star Trek Day.

Dreamdata launches Dreamdata AI suite for B2B marketers
Marketers can now verify AI-generated pipeline and revenue answers before spending budgets, as Dreamdata ties them to governed data definitions.

German retail sales fall more than expected in July

Opponents miss vote as rates cap bill passes first reading
The government has progressed legislation for its cap on council rates increases through a first reading in Parliament.

Roosters make so many changes some of the fill-ins don’t even have headshots
The Friday night derby with South Sydney was shaping as the biggest game of the season. But the Tricolours have opted to give nine frontline stars the night off.

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Alphabet stock has tanked recently because of a 'brain drain'

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 makes NBA 2K27 look incredibly real, which is kind of the problem
I couldn’t stop staring at the shadows on Tyrese Haliburton’s hand. That sounds weird, but hear me out. Nvidia showed me and other journalists an early preview of 2K’s NBA 2K27 ahead of the game’s September 4 launch, because NBA 2K27 will also mark the debut of Nvidia’s DLSS 5 technology,...

'A real privilege' - Casualty star to lead drama's 40th anniversary special
The BBC medical drama will celebrate the milestone in September with a two-part story.

Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review: Excellent navigation comes at a price
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros AI finds and cleans leftover leaves Climbs above the waterline Parks at the pool edge and sends an alert Lots of useful accessories Cons Heavy No fine filter for pollen Our Verdict Overall, the AquaSense 2 Ultra is a great choice for larger, more demanding pools, but its high price is hard to justify...

Woolworths considers shifting more than 100 jobs to Australia
The Workers First union says the proposal prioritises profit over people and would have been “crushing to hear”.

Watch: Departing MP says family had to move house to avoid abuse
National’s Paulo Garcia has detailed the abuse he faced in his parliamentary career.

‘They don’t give a damn’: Business owner tracks down boy racers who caused $20k of damage in crash
Video shows the moment a drifting car smashed into a Lower Hutt fence, before online tipsters helped identify the alleged driver.

More safe and affordable housing needed for older people, charity says
Christchurch Methodist Mission says New Zealand could be in "serious trouble" if it doesn't act to address the shortage of social housing for older people - with the population of renters over 65 set to triple by 2050.