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Windows PCs Could Lose Security Updates in 2027 Unless Microsoft Certificates Are Renewed

Microsoft is urging Windows users and businesses to keep their computers updated ahead of a certificate expiry deadline in 2027 that could prevent some devices from receiving essential security fixes. The change affects digital certificates used to verify Windows...

Why iPhone users may want to turn off Apple Intelligence and Siri AI in iOS 27

Apple’s iOS 27 brings a new generation of artificial intelligence features to compatible iPhones, led by a significantly upgraded Siri and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities. While the operating system supports iPhone 11 and newer models, some of its most...

YouTube Users Report 480p Video Quality Limit as Resolution Issue Persists

Some YouTube users are reporting an unusual streaming issue that limits video playback quality to 480p, even when higher-resolution options would normally be available. Reports indicate the problem has affected both Standard and Premium account holders, raising questions about...

Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS Delivers Security and Stability Updates Across Ten Flavours

Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS, delivering a refreshed installation image that incorporates security updates and fixes for high-severity bugs affecting the long-term support “Noble Numbat” release. For New Zealand organisations, developers and home users deploying Ubuntu on new systems,...

Adobe Brings Photoshop, Firefly and Acrobat Tools Directly Into Slack

Adobe is expanding its push to make Creative Cloud tools available inside the platforms where people already work, launching a major integration with Slack that brings more than 70 creative and productivity tools into the workplace messaging service. The integration,...

Smart Glasses, AI Subscriptions and Privacy: What the Latest AR Developments Mean for Businesses

Smart glasses are moving rapidly from a niche technology towards wider commercial use, as major technology companies invest in new augmented reality (AR) devices and artificial intelligence features. For New Zealand businesses considering wearable technology, developments from Meta, Snap,...

Writers Who Tested Google AI in 2022 Face Boycott Calls as Literary Backlash Grows

A Google artificial intelligence writing experiment conducted four years ago has resurfaced at the centre of a heated debate within the international literary community, highlighting how dramatically attitudes towards generative AI and copyright have shifted since 2022. Thirteen professional writers...

Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Review: A Larger E-Reader With Smarter AI Features

Amazon’s Kindle range has long been a familiar choice for readers looking for a reliable e-reader, and each new generation has refined rather than reinvented the formula. With the arrival of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Amazon combines its large-screen...

Southland Local Government Reform Nears Key Decision as Public Faces Complex Process

Southland is entering a significant period of local government reform, with decisions now under way that will shape how councils operate across the region from 2028. While the changes are expected to reshape local representation and service delivery, overlapping...

New Shearing App Streamlines Payroll and Administration for New Zealand Contractors

A new digital tool developed in Southland is helping modernise New Zealand’s shearing industry by simplifying payroll, invoicing and record-keeping. Designed with the needs of shearing contractors in mind, the smartphone-based platform automates time-consuming administrative tasks while supporting workplace...
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Netflix’s East of Eden Showcases Dunedin, Ōamaru and New Zealand’s Historic Landscapes

Netflix’s new period drama East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh, is attracting international attention while putting several New Zealand...
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