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Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
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Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.

Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind
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Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.

AvePoint launches new command centres to boost cloud resilience
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AvePoint updates its Confidence Platform with new command centres to enhance cloud resilience, cost optimisation, and AI governance for enterprises globally.

Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder 2.0 for enterprise AI scale
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Tray.ai launches Merlin Agent Builder 2.0, enhancing enterprise AI with smarter data, session memory, multi-LLM support, and seamless omnichannel deployment.

Google launches Gemini 2.5 models with pricing & speed updates
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Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI updates, launching Flash-Lite for cost-efficient speed and revising pricing to enhance model accessibility and performance.

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)
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Lenovo’s 8.8" Legion Tab Gen 3 tablet combines a robust design, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and 165Hz display, offering top-tier gaming and media on the go.

World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
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A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.

Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low
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Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.

Monday.com appoints Harris Beber as new Chief Marketing Officer
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Monday.com has appointed Harris Beber as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing from New York, starting 3 July 2025 amid its growth plans.

Fortinet expands AWS Marketplace suite to boost cloud security
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Fortinet enhances AWS Marketplace with updated Lacework FortiCNAPP and new security solutions to bolster cloud protection across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

Creativity4Better unveils Milan debut with global leaders
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Creativity4Better will hold its first Italian event, Nuance in a Polarized World, on 2 October 2025 in Milan with global leaders and masterclasses.

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal to lead AI security vision
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HackerOne appoints Nidhi Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer to lead its AI-driven security platform and enhance vulnerability detection and remediation.

Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings
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Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.

Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
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Kao Data’s new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.

Zayo Europe delivers 100G network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam
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Zayo Europe has deployed a 100G Wavelength network for GNM from Marseille to Amsterdam in five days, boosting low-latency connectivity across Europe.

Checkatrade unveils digital tools, shop in summer update
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Checkatrade launches new digital tools and a shopping feature this summer, enhancing home improvement services for UK consumers and tradespeople.

YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
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YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.

HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.

Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.