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Brendan Evers named Chief Executive Officer at Spur
The reshuffle is aimed at helping Spur expand with security and fraud teams as anonymised internet traffic makes traditional signals less reliable. 
© 2026 ITBrief 4:05am 

Politics blog live: Auckland markets where it’s at today
Follow the election campaign live. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 4:05am 

Alienware’s $699 monitor finally fixes the thing I hate about OLEDs
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Gorgeous 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED panel that stuns for work and play alike Crisp text with virtually no color fringing Stunning contrast, colors, and blacks Excellent for both work and gaming Fantastic value at $699 Three-year warranty covers OLED burn-in Cons 165Hz is slower than competing gaming OLEDs DisplayPort 1.4 instead of 2.1 Limited USB-C docking... 
© 2026 PC World 2:05am 

Collabstr adds Snapchat creators to brand marketplace
Brands can now run Snapchat campaigns through Collabstr's self-serve marketplace, giving access to more than a quarter of its creator base. 
© 2026 ITBrief 1:45am 

‘It will be us’: Former Australian of the Year is building her answer to OpenAI
Michelle Simmons has worked with cutting-edge technology for decades. Now she is establishing what she calls a “world-first” plant in Sydney. 
© 2026 1:35am 

Nvidia is no longer a PC gaming company. Get used to it
I’ve been buying Nvidia graphics cards exclusively for nearly 30 years, and I may well continue—if Nvidia will let me. But even I’ve had to make peace with the fact that Nvidia is no longer in the business of supporting PC gaming. I’m not sure it ever will be again. I... 
© 2026 PC World 1:05am 

Chelsea's James out for three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 12:55am 

'Not about me' - Arbeloa dismisses future questions
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull City this weekend. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 12:55am 

The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United. 
© 2026 BBCWorld 12:55am 

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Inside the tight election race (and not-so-tight paddle board race) in Hutt South
Stuff visited on Friday to talk to locals, the incumbent MPs, and attend a fashion show at a rest home. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz 4:05am 

Your laptop lacks an SD slot? This $10 Anker USB-C reader fixes that
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© 2026 PC World 3:45am 

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: A monster AI laptop with a monster price
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent multicore, graphics performance Rock-solid construction Power-efficient Great display Cons Even the base model is extremely expensive Surprisingly average webcam Slow single-core performance may slow down UI Initial bugginess which went away Heavier than you’d expect Our Verdict Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra is a new class of device, combining efficient productivity, powerful graphics, plus AI capabilities, all... 
© 2026 PC World 1:05am 

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Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist?
For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end? 
© 2026 BBCWorld 12:55am 

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