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Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub
Social Media

Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub

Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
BLE innovation lab and showroom to open in the Gold Coast
Bluetooth

BLE innovation lab and showroom to open in the Gold Coast

Pole Star and inTechnology are bringing the most sophisticated and leading-edge BLE technology to Australian shores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019

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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
EduTech

Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Data Protection

Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
Storage

myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls
Data Privacy

Snapchat expands Family Centre with new teen controls

Snapchat adds detailed screen-time and friend context tools to Family Centre, giving parents new teen safety insights without reading chats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Apple unveils affordable iPhone 16e with A18 chip, NZD $1,199
Gaming

Apple unveils affordable iPhone 16e with A18 chip, NZD $1,199

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a more affordable addition to its iPhone 16 range, boasting high-performance features and enhanced durability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools
Social Media

Snapchat enhances family safety with new location tools

Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost customer trust
Customer Experience

Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost customer trust

Twilio launches global Rich Communication Services, enhancing traditional messaging with branded sender ID, logos, and interactive features without code changes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Zoom2u acquires Talcasoft to expand Locate2u's functionality
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom2u acquires Talcasoft to expand Locate2u's functionality

Zoom2u, a provider of real-time tracking delivery solutions, has acquired Talcasoft transport management software to expand the functionality of Locate2u.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Things are getting personal with Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

Things are getting personal with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams introduces new features to help users manage work and personal life, allowing seamless collaboration, sharing, and organisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy
Microsoft

Customer data - walking the line between helpful innovation and invasion of privacy

Data privacy concerns have reached new heights as personal information is stored in more places than ever before.

By Microsoft • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016

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Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Malware

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress
Family

Location-sharing tech to help back-to-school stress

New research by Life360 reveals over 50% of UK parents find September's back-to-school period highly stressful, with children ignoring calls cited as a key concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
EduTech

UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety

Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Gaming

ASB joins another Chinese social media platform

ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017