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AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen
Malware

AI-fuelled scams & phishing soar in New Zealand, says Gen

AI-driven scams have surged in New Zealand, with fake update scams up 11,000%, as cybercriminals exploit breached data and new AI tools, Gen reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs

LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Snowflake launches AI agents to ease enterprise data access
Data Analytics

Snowflake launches AI agents to ease enterprise data access

Snowflake unveils AI agents to simplify enterprise data access, enabling users to query both structured and unstructured data via natural language interactions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sennheiser Profile USB mic blends pro audio with ease

The Sennheiser Profile USB mic combines pro-grade sound and sleek design, offering podcasters and streamers easy setup and clear, warm audio.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
Unified Communications

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise
Digital Transformation

Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise

Pulseway modernizes Mobile Device Management, shifting from control to productivity enabler, integrating security with seamless remote support across devices.

By Victoria Boryaeva • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Q-CTRL achieves largest entangled quantum state using new methods
Financial Systems

Q-CTRL achieves largest entangled quantum state using new methods

Q-CTRL has set a record by entangling 75 qubits using new quantum error correction methods on an IBM quantum processor, boosting performance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Mobile Device Management

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Unified Communications

Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific

Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge
Firewalls

Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem

Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features
Gaming

HONOR launches 400 Pro 5G in UK, camera AI features

HONOR launches its AI-packed HONOR 400 Pro 5G and HONOR 400 5G smartphones in the UK, starting from GBP £399.99 with advanced camera features.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales

HONOR's 400 Series sales in the UK surged 183% in launch week, driven by advanced AI camera features and strong market demand for innovative smartphones.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras
Digital Entertainment

Sony unveils wireless grip, remote for Alpha cameras

Sony launches the Wireless Shooting Grip and Remote Commander for Alpha cameras, offering improved handheld shooting and remote control from July 2025 in Australia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt
Financial Systems

Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt

Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025