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6 things Starlink does better than regular home internet
It’s been a few months since I started using Starlink for home internet. And apart from some minor flaws and complaints—like weak upload speeds and the occasional global service outage—I have to admit it’s generally better than I expected it to be. One of the best things about Starlink is how...

Outsourcing firm Capita fined £14m after millions had data stolen
The outsourcing giant accepted liability, after the data watchdog said they failed to protect client data.

Waitomo flood damage likely to cost district millions, mayor says
Heavy rain battered Waitomo in the early hours of yesterday morning, causing rivers to rise and flooding roads, farms and some houses.

Cathie Wood says AI in one big field is the 'sleeper' opportunity Wall Street is missing

China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports

ASML plays down Chinese tool stockpiling, impact of rare earth restrictions

Exclusive-Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say

Serious crash closes State Highway 1 near Tirau
Police were alerted to the crash, near the SH1 intersection with Horahora Rd at Piarere, at about 7.40pm.

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

Boards underestimate cyber incident impacts, risking USD $2.7m losses
Corporate boards often underestimate cyber incident impacts, facing ransomware losses averaging USD $2.7 million with downtime lasting 24 days, warns Willis report.

Daniel Day Lewis is back - but he hasn't been inundated with new scripts
The three-time Oscar winner appears in the family drama Anemone, his first film since 2017's Phantom Thread.

10 overlooked Windows 11 features I wish I tried sooner
No operating system is without its merits, and that includes Windows 11, even as much as I complain about Microsoft’s latest operating system. Its handful of useful features continues to grow as time goes on, with more and more being rolled out every year. get win11 pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro But...

Hostage's body returned by Hamas identified as German-Israeli soldier

GAC launches locally-made Emkoo SUV in Malaysia

‘Catholicism is reinventing itself’: Brazilians waking at 4am to stream prayers

Foton launches production of Tunland pickup in South Africa

Study: Almost two-thirds of refugees in Germany at risk of poverty

Two dead, three injured after Waikato car crash
The collision happened near Tirau, near the intersection of SH1 and Horahora Road.

UK's Capita fined $19 million for 2023 cyber breach

Adolescence star Stephen Graham launches fathers and sons book
Graham is asking dads for their experiences raising sons for an upcoming book of letters.

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile
AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps
Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.

Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy
Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.