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Brave introduces Leo AI, partners with NVIDIA for GPU boost
Data Privacy

Brave introduces Leo AI, partners with NVIDIA for GPU boost

Brave's new AI assistant, Leo AI, leverages NVIDIA GPUs to enhance privacy-focused web browsing with rapid content summarisation and query response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Decoding AI: Understanding GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and Custom GPTs
Application Programming Interface

Decoding AI: Understanding GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and Custom GPTs

Navigating AI jargon can be daunting. Avec's Declan Cavanagh simplifies GPT-3, GPT-4, LLMs, and custom GPTs, shedding light on their distinctions and uses.

By Declan Cavanagh • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Opera launches Arm-optimised browser for Snapdragon-powered PCs
AI PC

Opera launches Arm-optimised browser for Snapdragon-powered PCs

Opera releases an Arm-Optimised version of its browser, promising over double the speed for Snapdragon-based Windows systems, just in time for new product launches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Why is a browser-native security solution better than cloud-based SWGs?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Why is a browser-native security solution better than cloud-based SWGs?

Browser-native security solutions like those from SquareX offer enhanced security, efficiency, and privacy over cloud-based Secure Web Gateways, addressing modern cybersecurity challenges head-on.

By Vivek Ramachandran • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Malware

Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least

Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

One wrong click can devastate your small business: so what can you do?

Small businesses can fortify cybersecurity, bolster compliance, and support employee productivity with web domain and content filtering tools like Avast Business Web Control.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features
Artificial Intelligence

Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features

Opera enhances its AI-centric browser, Opera One, prepping for a complete revamp of the online user experience with added features and a commitment to green tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405
Semiconductors

Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405

The new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is one of the first of a new generation of notebooks sporting an Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processor.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Guardz expands cybersecurity services to Australia & New Zealand

Cybersecurity firm Guardz has expanded into Australia and New Zealand to facilitate cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses via a partnership with cloud solution firm Manage Protect.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Retail most impersonated industry for phishing scams in Q323
Phishing

Retail most impersonated industry for phishing scams in Q323

The latest Brand Phishing Report reveals retail was the most impersonated industry last quarter with Walmart topping the list.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Check Point expands Zero-Phishing offering with AI-powered engine
Phishing

Check Point expands Zero-Phishing offering with AI-powered engine

Check Point is expanding its Zero-Phishing offering with a new AI-powered engine to tackle the increasing threat of phishing attacks and brand spoofing.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Absolute Software bolsters its SSE cyber protections
Hybrid & Remote Work

Absolute Software bolsters its SSE cyber protections

Extended Secure Access offering, optimised for hybrid and mobile work models, empowers organisations to boost security and productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Absolute Software expands SSE solution with Secure Web Gateway Service
Identity and Access Management

Absolute Software expands SSE solution with Secure Web Gateway Service

Absolute Software expands its Security Service Edge solution with the launch of the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023

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MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience
Gaming

MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience

BT tops MedUX's inaugural UK benchmark report, leading in overall broadband Quality of Experience with high scores for reliability, speed, and streaming.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Unified Communications

One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again

One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Berlin tops Europe for best 5G experience, says MedUX report
Gaming

Berlin tops Europe for best 5G experience, says MedUX report

Berlin offers Europe's premier 5G experience, outperforming other major cities in data and OTT experiences, according to a comprehensive study by MedUX.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024