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Hundreds of items taken in 'high-value' museum raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were taken. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 12 Dec 1:15am 

-Runware raises $50M Series A to help make image, video generation easier for developers

Mini PC myths busted: 4 things people get wrong
Mini PCs are so small that it’s understandable why some people think they’re an entirely different proposition to their standard-sized desktop cousins. I did for a while after I bought my mini PC. The reality, though, is that apart from the obvious difference in size they aren’t all that different.... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 12 Dec 12:35am 

-Photo shows overflowing Indian river, not floodwaters in Sri Lanka
-ASIC Finalizes Exemptions to Boost Stablecoin and Wrapped Token Distribution
-South Sudan army to secure critical Heglig oilfield in Sudan war spillover
-Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest

Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026
Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 10:15pm 

ThoughtSpot unveils AI agents to automate analytics
ThoughtSpot launches four AI agents to automate data modelling, dashboards and embedded analytics, pushing towards autonomous enterprises. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 10:15pm 

Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings
Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 9:35pm 

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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps
Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 9:15pm 

A must-have: Microsoft Office is just $30
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is $29.97 (MSRP $229) and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. A lot of people get a new computer for Christmas, whether given as a gift or something you pick up for yourself. Once the excitement wears off, you still need the software that actually lets you... 
© 2026 PC World Thu, 11 Dec 9:15pm 

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-US phone imports from Samsung hub Vietnam hit lowest level since 2020
-Oracle Drops on Disappointing Cloud Sales, More AI Spending

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 12 Dec 12:45am 

Sick of Windows 11’s bloat? These open-source tools fix it
Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up memory, clutter the Start menu, and start additional background processes. This so-called bloatware includes pre-installed tools, trial versions, games, or optional components that enter the system without being requested. The... 
© 2026 PC World Fri, 12 Dec 12:35am 

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2degrees begins 3G shutdown
2degrees will start shutting off 3G services on December 14, the telco has confirmed. 2degrees initially announced its intention to decommission 3G in July 2023. 
© 2026 GeekZone Thu, 11 Dec 9:55pm 

Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards
Ardie Savea has been named Player of the Year at the New Zealand Rugby Awards. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Thu, 11 Dec 9:25pm 

Advancing our secure by design pledge: What’s new in SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1
SonicWall’s SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1 harden networks with secure-by-default passwords, auto patching and stronger encrypted management. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 9:15pm 

AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026
AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models. 
© 2026 ITBrief Thu, 11 Dec 9:15pm 

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