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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

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Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly
Storage

Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly

Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Malware

Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th 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
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
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Storage

Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring
Digital Entertainment

AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring

AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk
Endpoint Protection

AI-driven scams & Windows 11 reshape ATM crime risk

AI-powered social engineering and Windows 11 upgrades are reshaping ATM crime, shifting attacks from skimming to manipulative fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers
Mobile Device Management

Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

Microsoft's first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Storage

Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail
Gaming

Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail

Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Keeper adds zero-knowledge secrets manager to JetBrains
Data Protection

Keeper adds zero-knowledge secrets manager to JetBrains

Keeper launches a zero-knowledge secrets manager extension for JetBrains IDEs, aiming to eliminate hardcoded credentials in codebases.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware
Malware

Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED

Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console
Disaster Recovery

SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console

SIOS launches LifeKeeper v10, adding a unified browser console to simplify high availability and disaster recovery across Linux and Windows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges
Digital Transformation

Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges

Recast Software lands 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges, underscoring strong customer-led momentum for its Microsoft-focused endpoint tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India
Gaming

Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026