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Anonymised & Bedrock partner on ID-less targeting for advertisers

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Anonymised and Bedrock have partnered to enable ID-less targeting, helping advertisers reach Safari and iOS users while preserving privacy across digital campaigns.
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
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Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Meta's smart glasses demo faltered not due to hardware but harsh Wi-Fi, exposing critical need for robust wireless at live tech events.
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Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Jamf's Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.
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OpenID launches first global standards for real-time security alerts

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.
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Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
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Siemens joins CHERI Alliance to boost cybersecurity in EDA sector

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Siemens has joined the CHERI Alliance to advance cybersecurity in Electronic Design Automation by promoting hardware-enforced memory safety technology.
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Organisations rethink mobile app security amid rising breaches

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of organisations faced mobile app breaches last year, prompting a shift towards proactive security in development.
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Apple unveils iPhone Air, its thinnest & lightest smartphone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest smartphone yet, featuring a titanium frame and enhanced durability starting at AUD $1,799.
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.
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Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
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Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
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OPPO inks exclusive partnership with New Zealand Football teams

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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OPPO New Zealand has become the exclusive Smartphone & Smart Device Partner for the All Whites and Ford Football Ferns in a two-year deal.
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Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.
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Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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New Zealand's PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple's Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.