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Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment for Microsoft, Ping
Data Protection

Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment for Microsoft, Ping

Yubico expands YubiKey enrolment tools for Microsoft Entra ID and Ping, aiming to simplify passwordless onboarding and account recovery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Appdome unveils DefenceOS for unified mobile app defence
Application Security

Appdome unveils DefenceOS for unified mobile app defence

Appdome launches DefenceOS, an in-app execution layer to unify mobile security defences and curb SDK conflicts slowing iOS and Android apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation
Smart Cities

Google Maps adds AI chat & 3D immersive navigation

Google Maps taps Gemini AI for chat-style place searches and 3D Immersive Navigation, promising smarter planning and more lifelike drives.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update
Firewalls

Microsoft patches major SQL Server flaw in March update

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 77 flaws, including a severe SQL Server bug that could grant attackers sysadmin rights remotely.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks
Malware

Appdome unveils Threat-Memory to track repeated attacks

Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages
Robotic Process Automation

Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data
Data Protection

SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data

SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Digital.ai unveils AI tool to harden mobile app builds
Endpoint Protection

Digital.ai unveils AI tool to harden mobile app builds

Digital.ai launches Quick Protect AI to harden Android and iOS apps post-build, embedding automated security into CI/CD pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration
Mobile Device Management

TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration

TeamViewer has expanded its integration with Microsoft Intune, adding new remote support capabilities aimed at streamlining IT workflows and strengthening security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
Firewalls

Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
DevOps

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness

Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
Robotics

HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable

HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Firstup boosts employee comms with new personalisation tools
Digital Transformation

Firstup boosts employee comms with new personalisation tools

Firstup unveils new personalisation tools to tailor employee homepages, refine content targeting and expand analytics for HR integrations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Wordly boosts mobile translation tools for live events
iOS

Wordly boosts mobile translation tools for live events

Wordly upgrades its Translation App with mobile-first tools to keep live event translations running smoothly in the background all day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK
Network Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026