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Apple & Sydney Opera House launch yearlong arts tie-up
Apple

Apple & Sydney Opera House launch yearlong arts tie-up

Apple and the Sydney Opera House launch a yearlong digital arts tie-up, spotlighting iPad creativity and a new international children's festival.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
Wearables

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards

In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.

By Pieter DeGunst • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

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Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks
Virtualisation

Google warns of surge in enterprise zero-day attacks

Google warns attackers are shifting from browsers to corporate systems, as tracked zero-day exploits climb and enterprise edge devices surge.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
Wearables

Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data

Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM
Data Protection

Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM

Hexnode launches device-aware IdP, fusing identity, UEM and real-time compliance checks to tighten access control and endpoint security.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Digital.ai unveils AI tool to harden mobile app builds
Endpoint Protection

Digital.ai unveils AI tool to harden mobile app builds

Digital.ai launches Quick Protect AI to harden Android and iOS apps post-build, embedding automated security into CI/CD pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs
DevOps

OpenAI launches Codex desktop app for Windows devs

OpenAI brings its Codex desktop app to Windows, targeting the nearly half of professional developers who use the platform daily.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI
Hybrid Cloud

MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI

MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter
Hyperscale

Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter

Siemens expands SENTRON circuit protection and unveils a refurbished SIRIUS soft starter built for circularity and lower CO2 emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control
Firewalls

ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control

ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
Endpoint Protection

Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users

New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration
Mobile Device Management

TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration

TeamViewer has expanded its integration with Microsoft Intune, adding new remote support capabilities aimed at streamlining IT workflows and strengthening security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
Firewalls

Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

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Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card
Wearables

Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card

Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo
Smart Cities

Detroit to host ITS America 2026 intelligent transport expo

Detroit will host the four-day ITS America 2026 Conference & Expo, spotlighting intelligent transport, AI and real-world tech deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
Customer Experience

EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship

EE has opened a new experiential flagship on Oxford Street as part of a GBP £3 million push to expand hands-on tech stores nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
UK households urged to switch to dodge telecoms bill hikes
Unified Communications

UK households urged to switch to dodge telecoms bill hikes

Millions face UK telecoms bill hikes from March, as Uswitch warns households to switch now or pay an extra GBP £126 million a month.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026