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Available for order: Flight-qualified AMD XQR Versal SoC brings accelerated AI inferencing to space
AMD has launched the Versal AI Edge XQRVE2302, a space-qualified SoC that enhances AI inferencing capabilities, marking a significant advancement for satellite technology.

AMD Ryzen™ AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light
AMD has launched the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, offering unprecedented performance for AI applications in thin and light laptops, outpacing competitors significantly.

Murder-accused’s girlfriend gives evidence about shooting that killed grandfather caught in crossfire
Peter Rasmussen was not the intended target of the prison-ordered hit by a Crips gang member, the Crown says.

Paddy Gower: payWave-style surcharges make me bloody angry - so let's ban them
OPINION: Consumer NZ calls them a ‘national embarrassment’ and I agree.

Google agrees to pay $28m over racial bias case
The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval.

Father of Sophia Crestani. who died in Dunedin flat, 'horrified' by St Patrick's Day antics
The father of an Otago University student who died at an overcrowded house party says "it's only a matter of time" before another family loses their child.

NVIDIA launches blueprint to revolutionise weather forecasts
NVIDIA has unveiled the Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2, aiming to revolutionise weather forecasting amid an escalating economic impact of USD $2 trillion from climate events.

Forrester: Agentic AI poised to revolutionise enterprise operations
Forrester's latest report reveals that agentic AI is revolutionising businesses, offering unmatched efficiency and innovation for early adopters.

Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally
Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

Speed limit reversals near schools: 'It doesn't make sense', Auckland principal says
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas, and worry it will put children at risk.

Dispute over research method on rare Hector’s dolphins
Conservationists are taking biopsies from vulnerable dolphins which they say could yield valuable information. But a respected zoology academic says the technique is outdated.

The tax that more people want to see hiked rather than lowered
A new poll suggests few people support the tax breaks that Finance Minister Nicola Willis has suggested she may reveal at the upcoming Budget.

Samoa chooses the fate of the HMNZS Manawanui as salvors look for weapons and ammunition
The warship was reported to be carrying 900,000 to 950,000 litres of diesel fuel when it hit the reef.

Oracle & NVIDIA join forces to boost AI application speed
Oracle and NVIDIA have unveiled a partnership to integrate AI tools within Oracle Cloud, enhancing AI application development for enterprises.

Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
The Greens co-leader says just six government MPs could get her member's bill imposing sanctions into Parliament, skipping the biscuit tin.

EY unveils AI platform with NVIDIA to transform industries
EY has launched the EY.ai Agentic Platform with NVIDIA, aiming to enhance tax, risk, and finance sectors through AI-driven solutions.

NVIDIA & GE HealthCare collaboration on AI imaging tech
NVIDIA and GE HealthCare have joined forces to develop autonomous imaging systems, enhancing accessibility to life-saving X-ray and ultrasound services globally.

NVIDIA & Google join forces to push AI boundaries further
NVIDIA and Google's Alphabet have announced a significant collaboration to enhance AI accessibility in sectors like healthcare and energy, integrating cutting-edge technologies.