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Microsoft warns hotel/airport Wi-Fi is being hijacked to steal your login
In a recent Microsoft Security Blog post, the company has raised awareness of a widespread attack campaign called CaptiveCrunch. In short, Russian hackers are using manipulated DNS queries to redirect users to phishing sites that mimic Microsoft’s official online services. As a result, Microsoft is warning against the use of...

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah agrees to 2-year contract with Trabzonspor
Egypt international Salah was a free agent after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.

Rocket Lab launches Earth-imaging satellite from Mahia
The Electron rocket lifted off on Thursday night on a mission dubbed The Grain Goddess Provides, carrying the QPS-SAR-13 satellite into a planned 575km low Earth orbit.

Maori film pioneer Leo Koziol dies aged 57
The New Zealand screen industry is mourning the death of Maori filmmaker and festival founder Leo Koziol, who has been remembered as a tireless champion of Indigenous storytelling.

Your Gmail storage problem probably isn’t Gmail
If I had written this newsletter a week earlier I’d be $20 richer and have a lot more self-respect, too. If you’re like me, you’ve been focusing on exactly the wrong aspect of managing your Google data quota: Gmail. If you’re running a free Gmail account, chances are you’ve run across...

Sititi ruled out of All Blacks’ South African tour opener with illness
German born All Black, Anton Segner will come into the starting lineup.

GenAI war continues as Alexa+ upgrades Amazon’s smart home
Generative AI models and smart home ecosystems are on an inevitable collision course.

Luxon doubles down on MMP referendum while Chris Bishop says it’s not party policy
Luxon says he’ll make a referendum on a four year term a priority after the election and wants to “throw” MMP in with it.

BMW launches series production of all-electric i3 in Munich

Topp Twins receive NZ's highest arts honour
The comedy duo, along with author Witi Ihimaera, glass sculptor Ann Robinson and painter and sculptor Darcy Nicholas received the Arts Foundations Icon Whakamana Hiranga.

Dreame D20 Air Plus review: A $270 self-emptying vacuum that delivers where it counts
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good vacuum performance for the price Gets close to edges and under low furniture Good value at $269.99 Cons Basic mopping system No self-washing mop feature Can struggle with lightweight rugs and mats Our Verdict The Dreame D20 Air Plus is focused on doing the basics well. It’ll vacuum your floors, empty debris into...

Sir Billy Connolly exhibition coming to Glasgow in 2027
Billy Connolly's Big Wee Exhibition will be at the city's Kelvingrove Art Gallery from next June .

How to watch the NFL without cable—and spend as little as possible
I’m not going pretend that watching the NFL has gotten easier in the streaming age, but believe it or not, it’s still cheaper than cable. Between slimmer streaming TV packages, new standalone options, and possibly an antenna, there are more ways to get the football coverage you want without paying for...

Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep 'Full Self-Driving' safety data secret

Where Will Rocket Lab Stock Be in 5 Years?

Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over Loose Women removal
The TV panellist claims she has been treated unfairly due to her public support of Palestinian rights.

Meredith Kercher's sister criticises Amanda Knox comedy show
Stephanie Kercher asks Amanda Knox to think about Meredith's family ahead of staging a show in Edinburgh.

Everyone is talking about the AI boom. When it busts, this is who will go down
Experts say a bust is coming. The US will not withstand an AI collapse, but China will.

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 review: A luxurious 2-in-1 held back by aging graphics
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good build quality and attractive “deep espresso” color option 360-degree hinge design makes laptop and tablet use convenient Attractive OLED touchscreen Good mix of USB-A and USB-C connectivity Cons CPU performance doesn’t stand out Integrated Radeon GPU is behind Intel Arc Moderate battery life Our Verdict The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 isn’t the most...