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Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Biometrics

Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode

Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools
Data Analytics

Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools

Businesses can now manage devices, branding and customer listings from one Apple platform, as the company retires two separate services worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

The M4 upgrade makes multitasking and creative work smoother, though the 60Hz display still feels like a compromise at this price.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed

Its 60Hz screen and single rear camera mark clear compromises, but the handset still delivers strong performance and all-day battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology
Firewalls

Portnox wins third SC Award for authentication technology

The win underscores growing demand for cloud-based access controls as firms try to secure employees, devices, machines and AI systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment
Firewalls

Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment

Enterprise buyers now face tougher demands on governance and connectivity as AI moves from pilots into production across distributed sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops
Gaming

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 AI gaming laptops

New thin-and-light models from Acer to MSI promise local AI and up to 77% faster gaming than Lunar Lake, Intel says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition

Demand for automated digital trust tools is rising as shorter certificate lifespans and cryptographic change raise outage risks for large firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26
Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Users can now send photos and videos straight between Galaxy S26 phones and nearby iPhones or Macs, easing a long-standing sharing hurdle.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
Gaming

Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

Smart glasses are reshaping the XR market, as headset shipments fell sharply and Meta kept its lead with 72.2% of global volume.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

Players moving between Switch 2, PC and mobile will get broader control options from late June, as the compact pad targets portable, multi-device gaming.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
Data Protection

OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion

The appointment puts Asia-Pacific at the centre of OpenAI’s push for local oversight, as India and Japan drive demand and regulation tightens.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Xero expands developer tools with new webhook events
Physical Security

Xero expands developer tools with new webhook events

Developers will face new pricing and compliance rules as Xero rolls out credit notes webhooks, with some apps seeing fewer API calls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call
Unified Communications

Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call

A new satellite link could keep mobile service alive in remote Irish areas and during outages, using ordinary smartphones without special kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April
Unified Communications

UK households face GBP £6.85 billion bill rise in April

Some households could offset April’s bill hikes by switching broadband or mobile, but council tax and water will still add to the squeeze.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026