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Prophet study says ads drove 40% of BYD test drives
Marketing Technologies

Prophet study says ads drove 40% of BYD test drives

A cross-channel analysis suggests advertisers may be undercounting the role of media, with brand and economic factors accounting for much EV demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Cross platform stories

Aviatrix adds Microsoft agent security across clouds
Hybrid Cloud

Aviatrix adds Microsoft agent security across clouds

Security teams may get a single set of controls for AI agents across clouds as Aviatrix enforces Microsoft policy rules at network level.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Sweep launches AI agent for Salesforce & Snowflake
Software-as-a-Service

Sweep launches AI agent for Salesforce & Snowflake

Teams can now map downstream risks across Salesforce, Snowflake and Data 360 before making changes, cutting manual checks and compliance gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
XAML.io adds browser-based desktop packaging in preview
Application Security

XAML.io adds browser-based desktop packaging in preview

Developers can now package .NET desktop apps locally in a browser, reducing toolchain setup and keeping source code on their machine.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones
Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks
Fleet Management

StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks

IT teams can now standardise on one dock for mixed Mac, Windows and Linux fleets, cutting software hassles and costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Software-as-a-Service

Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go

Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OpenX expands News Australia deal for Tubi CTV ads
Marketing Technologies

OpenX expands News Australia deal for Tubi CTV ads

Australian advertisers will gain wider programmatic access to Tubi’s ad-supported TV audience as connected TV spending climbs towards AUD $2 billion by 2029.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Bauer partners Experian on cross-platform audience data
Broadcasting

Bauer partners Experian on cross-platform audience data

Advertisers will gain a single audience framework across Bauer’s radio, audio and publishing brands, spanning 120 stations and 50 publications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks
Data Protection

Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks

Businesses using PDFs for sensitive files now have a new way to uncover hidden code that could expose data or alter documents unnoticed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows
Gaming

APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Cross platform stories

TiVo Ads partners Tunnl for local TV audience data
Data governance

TiVo Ads partners Tunnl for local TV audience data

Advertisers gain clearer local viewing insight as TiVo Ads' data is added to Tunnl's platform for campaign planning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
AppsFlyer launches web measurement to unify attribution
Marketing

AppsFlyer launches web measurement to unify attribution

The new tool aims to help marketers track purchases across sites and apps, reducing attribution gaps as shoppers switch channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Aerospike unveils AI-native developer tools for database
Robotic Process Automation

Aerospike unveils AI-native developer tools for database

Developers can now query Aerospike data in minutes as the database maker adds Voyager, an MCP server and refreshed Java and Python SDKs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026