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Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Mobile Device Management

Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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Snom launches A350D Bluetooth headset for work calls
Unified Communications

Snom launches A350D Bluetooth headset for work calls

Workers in noisy offices will get clearer calls from a binaural headset built for speech, with noise reduction and multipoint Bluetooth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide
Gaming

HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide

Singapore buyers get first access worldwide to HONOR’s 600 series, which starts at SGD $799 and adds AI video tools and big batteries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q
Gaming

Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q

Arduino and Qualcomm launch a global Hackster contest around the new AI-focused UNO Q board, giving away 300 units to developers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029
Unified Communications

Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
Wearables

Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian
Malware

Avast launches Deepfake Guard & expands Scam Guardian

Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and takes Scam Guardian global on mobile in a push to combat rising video-led fraud.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge
Data Protection

AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams
Data Protection

Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Quintauris, SiFive team up on RISC-V car platforms
Hyperscale

Quintauris, SiFive team up on RISC-V car platforms

Quintauris teams with SiFive to embed RISC-V cores at the heart of standardised automotive zonal and ADAS control platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Stagwell unveils The Machine AI offering for marketers
Unified Communications

Stagwell unveils The Machine AI offering for marketers

Stagwell launches The Machine, an AI “agentic OS” that unifies marketers' existing tools like Figma, Slack, Teams and Adobe into one layer.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Gaming

ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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HONOR X9d 5G launches in Australia with focus on durability
Unified Communications

HONOR X9d 5G launches in Australia with focus on durability

Mid-range buyers get a tougher option as the handset arrives at AUD $699 with an 8300mAh battery and IP69K water resistance.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises
eCommerce

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth
Unified Communications

Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth

Small Cell Forum targets 2026 to standardise small cell frameworks, boost neutral host models and clear barriers to scalable 5G growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026