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Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform

The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

Rising deepfake and synthetic-identity attacks are prompting banks and regulators to back new guidance on hardening fraud defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
Data Analytics

Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools

Businesses can now manage devices, branding and customer listings from one Apple platform, as the company retires two separate services worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

The M4 upgrade makes multitasking and creative work smoother, though the 60Hz display still feels like a compromise at this price.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

Its 60Hz screen and single rear camera mark clear compromises, but the handset still delivers strong performance and all-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology
Firewalls

Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology

The win underscores growing demand for cloud-based access controls as firms try to secure employees, devices, machines and AI systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment
Firewalls

Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment

Enterprise buyers now face tougher demands on governance and connectivity as AI moves from pilots into production across distributed sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Gaming

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

New thin-and-light models from Acer to MSI promise local AI and up to 77% faster gaming than Lunar Lake, Intel says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

Demand for automated digital trust tools is rising as shorter certificate lifespans and cryptographic change raise outage risks for large firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Users can now send photos and videos straight between Galaxy S26 phones and nearby iPhones or Macs, easing a long-standing sharing hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Consistent launches Hornet & Raptor Micro ATX cabinets
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Hornet & Raptor Micro ATX cabinets

Compact PC builders in India gain more choice as the new cabinets support standard parts, better airflow and budget upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call
Wearables

2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call

Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network
Digital Transformation

Samsung adds Ingram Micro to rugged device network

Australian partners now have wider access to Samsung rugged phones and tablets, with Ingram Micro extending reach into government and frontline sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Consistent launches RapidCool & Motion ARGB coolers
Gaming

Consistent launches RapidCool & Motion ARGB coolers

India's PC builders get two new air coolers, one with a real-time temperature display, as Consistent widens its components range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
Google

OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Biometrics

Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode

Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026