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Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation
Unified Communications

Optus, Ericsson test world-first 5G standalone aggregation

Optus and Ericsson claim a world-first 5G standalone test on live networks, hitting 3.4Gbps with commercial handsets and 180MHz aggregation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

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StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks
Fleet Management

StarTech.com launches driverless dock for MacBooks

StarTech.com launches driverless USB4 dock for MacBooks with native dual 4K display support, targeting mixed IT fleets and lower costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Atlassian opens Teamwork Graph to third-party AI tools
DevOps

Atlassian opens Teamwork Graph to third-party AI tools

Atlassian lets third-party AI agents tap Teamwork Graph as the software giant expands Rovo, Jira and Confluence with new automation tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report
Robotics

QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report

QNX to showcase live robotics demos and new survey at expo as it argues deterministic software is key to safer AI-enabled machines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets
Storage

UK consumers urged to secure passwords & digital assets

UK households urged to tighten password habits and plan for digital inheritance as cyber threats rise and online assets grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction
Wearables

TeamViewer utilising AI to cut costly digital friction

TeamViewer says AI tools are easing workplace tech frustration, while smart glasses are helping aged care and Mercedes AMG Petronas.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

Pocket AI Notetaker review: useful for phone call transcription and meeting summaries, but hardware quirks and a subscription hold it back.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Yesterday
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
Crypto

Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader

Zscaler warns a malicious OpenClaw skill is being used to spread Remcos RAT and GhostLoader via AI agent workflows and developer setups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
eYou opens public app as users distrust social media
Data Protection

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media

eYou launches worldwide app as survey finds 97% of users say social platforms fail to prioritise truth or accuracy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI
Malware

Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Experts say passwords alone are failing against automated attacks, as Australian leaks mount and firms push passkeys, MFA and stronger identity controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet
Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

CrowdStrike names Amanda Adams senior vice president as it launches Jet, a partner app to speed deal registration, rewards and sales support.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Unified Communications

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations

Twilio expands platform with persistent conversation tools as it seeks to unify human agents and AI across customer service and sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Digital Transformation

The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die

Merchants turn to tokenised checkout as EMVCo's Click to Pay promises faster online payments, lower fraud and less cart abandonment.

By Suzana Kordumova • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand
Gaming

TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand

Radian Arc, Blacknut and TrueID unveil cloud-based Android gaming service in Thailand, tapping 5G networks to stream premium titles to phones and TVs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Kore.ai opens Bay Area headquarters in growth push
Unified Communications

Kore.ai opens Bay Area headquarters in growth push

Kore.ai opens San Francisco Bay Area headquarters as it adds senior hires, deepens cloud ties and expands its enterprise AI push.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys
Data Protection

World Password Day warnings urge shift to passkeys

Security experts mark World Password Day by warning that outdated logins are fuelling breaches, with biometric passkeys and MFA urged as safer defaults.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 2 days ago
TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Data Protection

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago