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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
Virtual Private Networks

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing

Norton Neo browser gets built-in VPN and anti-phishing tools by default, as Gen says most blocked attacks in early 2026 were web-based.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
PDQ adds software visibility & workflow integrations
IT Automation

PDQ adds software visibility & workflow integrations

PDQ adds PowerShell scanning, software inventory and Jira, Freshworks and Zapier links to give IT teams more control over endpoint management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Nintex adds on-premises AI to K2 for regulated firms
Data Protection

Nintex adds on-premises AI to K2 for regulated firms

Nintex brings on-premises AI to K2 platform as version 5.9.1 adds local sentiment analysis and severity scoring for regulated sectors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices
Robotic Process Automation

Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices

Logitech widens Logi Options+ support for MX devices, adding one-key switching, more Actions Ring controls and new plugins for Microsoft Office and Slack.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Privileged Access Management

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report

Critical Microsoft flaws double as Azure and Dynamics 365 risks surge, BeyondTrust warns organisations to prioritise identity and privilege controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
EduTech

Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%

Extreme says adoption of Platform ONE is growing as customers across aviation, healthcare and education report sharper efficiency gains and lower running costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with stronger coding
DevOps

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.7 with stronger coding

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.7 with sharper coding, stronger image handling and new cyber safeguards, plus fresh API controls and review tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching
Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Emerson deepens its cybersecurity push with OPSWAT, adding OT patch management to the Ovation platform as utilities face rising attack pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

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Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update
Storage

Milestone adds reporting & cloud storage in update

Milestone updates XProtect and Arcules with automated reporting, broader device support and long-term cloud video storage for hybrid security deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudhouse launches Cyber Essentials readiness check
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse launches Cyber Essentials readiness check

Cloudhouse warns updated Cyber Essentials rules could trigger more automatic failures, as it unveils a free readiness check for organisations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps
Firewalls

Cyber Essentials update raises bar on visibility gaps

UK Cyber Essentials overhaul tightens MFA and patching rules, forcing firms to prove controls cover every device and account or risk failure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV
Virtualisation

Leapmotor picks QNX software for D19 premium EV SUV

Leapmotor turns to QNX software for its D19 premium electric SUV, as the Chinese carmaker moves to a centralised controller for cockpit and safety systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus & software updates
Disaster Recovery

Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus & software updates

Sound Devices adds Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter as it rolls out firmware, SoundBase integration and cloud upload updates for 8-Series recorders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month