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Hands-on review: Logitech Signature Comfort MK880 keyboard & mouse
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Logitech Signature Comfort MK880 keyboard & mouse

Long desk sessions may feel easier thanks to a cushioned keyboard, palm-supported mouse and quieter clicks for home offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • 5 days ago
Addepar unveils AI tools for investment professionals
Customer Relationship Management

Addepar unveils AI tools for investment professionals

The rollout aims to cut manual reconciliation and improve portfolio visibility as wealth managers face rising pressure to automate reporting and client updates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo

Long hours at a desk are the target as a cushioned keyboard and silent mouse aim to ease strain and noise for hybrid workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • 5 days ago
Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity
Gaming

Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity

Banks and payment firms could spot scams mid-session, as Darwinium's updated mobile SDKs track live calls, screen sharing and device evasion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash & Antigravity tools
Large Language Models

Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash & Antigravity tools

Developers can now build task-running AI apps as Google expands Gemini and Antigravity with faster models, desktop tools and Android support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google expands AI Studio with Android & cloud tools
Digital Transformation

Google expands AI Studio with Android & cloud tools

Developers can now move from prototype to deployment more easily, with free Google Cloud hosting for first-time users and Android app support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google unveils AI search & agent tools at I/O 2026
Personalisation

Google unveils AI search & agent tools at I/O 2026

Search now blends text, images and files as Google rolls out a single AI experience and background agents to over 1 billion users.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Google unveils Gemini AI push across Search & apps
Data centers

Google unveils Gemini AI push across Search & apps

Search users will get background AI agents and custom layouts as Google broadens Gemini across its apps, YouTube and Workspace.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps
iOS

Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps

Users can now see how stale each radar reading is at specific map points, exposing delays that often run eight to 15 minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity
Unified Communications

eSIM use surges as travellers favour digital connectivity

More travellers are avoiding roaming fees by activating eSIMs before departure, with half now using them for overseas trips, Ubigi said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors
Document Management

Rock MS launches Bedrock mobile app for solicitors

Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • This month
eYou opens public app as users distrust social media
Data Protection

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media

Concerns over misinformation and manipulation are creating an opening for eYou, which is now available worldwide on iOS and Android.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet
Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

The cyber security group is leaning harder on partners to drive growth, as its marketplace business rose nearly USD $1.5 billion in fiscal 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month

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Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India
Artificial Intelligence

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India

The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Shufti wins iBeta Level 3 for face liveness on mobiles
Data Protection

Shufti wins iBeta Level 3 for face liveness on mobiles

Independent testing showed the firm's face checks can block spoofing on mainstream phones while avoiding friction for genuine users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month