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Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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PromptSpy Android malware taps Google's Gemini AI to navigate screens, lock itself in recent apps and thwart users' attempts to remove it.
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Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Infobip tops Juniper RCS for Business 2026 leaderboard, hailed as leading Established Leader on reach, innovation and operator ties.
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WaveMaker unveils agentic AI platform for app teams

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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WaveMaker launches an agentic AI app platform letting teams turn Figma designs and prompts into governed, production-ready code at scale.
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Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
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Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Aeris links its IoT Watchtower with Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G to unify zero-trust security and connectivity for global IoT fleets.
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Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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agentic ai
Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.
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Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.
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AI & endpoints reshape global information governance

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
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Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ios
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google
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
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Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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ios
Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.
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Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data privacy
More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
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Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.
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Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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agentic ai
Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
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Keeper adds SuperShell terminal for secure vault work

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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mfa
Keeper rolls out SuperShell, a full-screen terminal interface in Keeper Commander for keyboard-first, zero-trust vault and PAM workflows.
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Xero to retire app store billing, shift to API tiers

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
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Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.