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Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
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iot
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ai security
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power / energy
Google widens its open AI push with Gemma 4, adding models for phones to high-end GPUs and native audio, video and long-context support.
Rubrik launches Google Workspace protection for enterprises
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data protection
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dr
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document management
Rubrik unveils Google Workspace backup service for enterprises, promising faster recovery from cyber incidents with immutable Gmail and Drive protection.
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
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hyperscale
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crypto
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fintech
Linux Foundation takes control of Coinbase's x402 protocol as Amazon, Visa and Mastercard back open payments standard for AI-driven web transactions.
Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Woolworths and Google push AI shopping agents into retail as loyalty schemes face a real-time test in the emerging agentic commerce era.
Google links axios attack to suspected North Korean actor
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Google says the axios npm supply chain attack was linked to suspected North Korean actor UNC1069, raising fears for Australian and New Zealand firms.
Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft
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open source
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clean technologies
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microsoft
LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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data protection
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surveillance
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mfa
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
Keepit: enterprises still lag on SaaS recovery testing
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Keepit's 2026 data report says most SaaS restores are single files, while many organisations still fail to test identity and bulk recovery.
Google adds neutral atom push to quantum computing
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hpc
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quantum computing
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google
Google Quantum AI expands into neutral atom systems, placing Dr Adam Kaufman in Boulder as it seeks a second route to fault-tolerant machines.
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
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gaming
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wearables
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physical security
AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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rpa
Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.
Barracuda overhauls BarracudaONE & partner programme
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda adds Google Workspace email protection, SecureEdge Access and AI security to BarracudaONE while unifying its global partner programme.
Anaplan launches AI planning tools & apps for business
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Anaplan unveils AI-driven planning tools and 12 apps to speed scenario modelling and embed governed automation across core business functions.
DE-CIX Launches Google Peering at Brazil Exchanges
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
DE-CIX has begun offering Google peering at its São Paulo and Rio exchanges, giving Brazilian ISPs direct local access to Google services.
Sonatype finds live data beats larger AI models on upgrades
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Sonatype says smaller AI tied to live software data can outsecure larger models on dependency upgrades, slashing risk and cost.
Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators
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uc
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network infrastructure
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ai
Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.