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Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.
Existing MX users can now move between computers faster, as Logitech widens shortcut and app controls across its premium peripherals.
No patch exists for a Windows RPC weakness that can let attackers turn a service foothold into SYSTEM-level control on a host.
Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.
Check Point Research says a better affiliate payout is helping the gang spread fast, with more than 320 claimed victims since mid-2025.
Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.
Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.
Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.
Attackers hid malware in familiar package workflows, prompting Sonatype to log 21,764 malicious open-source packages in the quarter.
Photographers and live broadcasters gain new tools as Blackmagic adds stills editing to Resolve 21 and unveils IP-ready cameras and gear.
Growing demand for downtime protection is driving SIOS to showcase resilience tools for SQL Server and Linux teams across cloud and hybrid estates.
Businesses using PDFs for sensitive files now have a new way to uncover hidden code that could expose data or alter documents unnoticed.
Bare-metal recovery and rebuilds remain a priority for most IT teams, even as 18% still depend on MDT or WDS.
Organisations can now extend passwordless logins to desktops, servers and AI agents, tightening identity checks across hybrid systems.
Unsanctioned AI use is racing ahead of oversight, while many regulated organisations still leave endpoints outdated, unencrypted or unstable.
Getac rolls out CommandCore modular drone control in Australia and New Zealand, targeting defence, public safety and utilities sectors.
SysAid bakes Splashtop remote support into its service desk, letting IT teams launch secure sessions directly from AI-driven tickets.
Gold Lapel unveils a PostgreSQL proxy that auto‑tunes slow SQL, aiming to replace extra cache and pooling layers with in‑database smarts.
ManageEngine turns Endpoint Central into a unified endpoint security and access platform by adding built-in EDR and zero trust private access.
Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
