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Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia
Crypto

Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia

Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
EduTech

OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot

OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
EduTech

Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools

A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
Surveillance

Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks

Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders
Gaming

Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders

Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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Adobe offers unlimited Firefly AI generations to users
Marketing Technologies

Adobe offers unlimited Firefly AI generations to users

Adobe is offering eligible Firefly subscribers unlimited AI image and video generations across web, mobile and Boards until 16 March.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility
Fintech

GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility

GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
OpenAI unveils Codex macOS app for multi-agent coding
DevOps

OpenAI unveils Codex macOS app for multi-agent coding

OpenAI launches a Codex macOS app, turning ChatGPT into a multi-agent coding hub with workflows, skills and tighter desktop security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push
Digital Transformation

Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push

Okta appoints Dan Mountstephen to steer Asia Pacific and Japan growth, sharpening its identity-led cyber and AI security strategy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Firewalls

Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push
Digital Transformation

GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
DoubleVerify warns of 'zombie' Android app fraud surge
Endpoint Protection

DoubleVerify warns of 'zombie' Android app fraud surge

DoubleVerify flags surge in “zombie” Android app fraud as hijacked dormant accounts push bogus games that drain ad budgets and devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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SkedGo unveils TripGo Mobility AI for smarter travel
Smart Cities

SkedGo unveils TripGo Mobility AI for smarter travel

SkedGo debuts TripGo Mobility AI, tying LLM-powered chat to verified live transport data for precise, accessible multimodal journey planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
Unified Communications

One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service

One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise
Mobile Device Management

UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise

Lonely UK daters increasingly turn to AI companions even as romance scams surge, with rising losses and growing trust in chatbots over humans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026