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Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper
Unified Communications

Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper

Infobip tops Juniper RCS for Business 2026 leaderboard, hailed as leading Established Leader on reach, innovation and operator ties.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Emergent debuts mobile app after USD $100m run rate
Software-as-a-Service

Emergent debuts mobile app after USD $100m run rate

Emergent launches mobile app for its AI software builder after hitting USD $100m annual run rate and doubling revenue in just one month.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform
Data Privacy

Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Malware

Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks

Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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
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
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Data Protection

WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th 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

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Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399
Wearables

Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399

Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security
Data Protection

Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids
Unified Communications

BenQ debuts 4K wireless InstaShow VS25 for hybrids

BenQ's new InstaShow VS25 adds 4K wireless conferencing for hybrid meeting rooms, promising one-tap, driver-free sharing across devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians
Surveillance

Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians

Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature
Data Protection

Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature

Samsung is preparing a Galaxy privacy tool that blurs on-screen details to thwart shoulder surfers on commutes and in crowded spaces.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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
Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ
Storage

Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026