SmartPhones stories - Page 14
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.
GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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fintech
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cartech
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risk & compliance
GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edutech
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devops
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rpa
OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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network security
A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Okta appoints Dan Mountstephen to steer Asia Pacific and Japan growth, sharpening its identity-led cyber and AI security strategy.
Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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surveillance
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data privacy
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google
Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it industry
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nokia
GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.
DoubleVerify warns of 'zombie' Android app fraud surge
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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endpoint protection
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martech
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edr
DoubleVerify flags surge in “zombie” Android app fraud as hijacked dormant accounts push bogus games that drain ad budgets and devices.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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data privacy
Motorola launches AI Assist Suites to cut admin and language delays for 911 call handlers and frontline officers, promising faster responses.
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.
Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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app store
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online safety
Incode has joined the OpenAge Initiative, bolstering a push for interoperable, privacy-preserving age checks across online services.
Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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data protection
Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.
Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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genai
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data privacy
Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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iot security
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.