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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia

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CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.
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Gallagher’s high security controller gains UK NPSA nod

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Gallagher wins NPSA compliance for its High Security C7000 controller, targeting critical national infrastructure and high-assurance sites.
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AI-driven ‘Truman Show’ trading scam hits app stores

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AI-powered ‘Truman Show’ scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims’ digital identities.
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NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar

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NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Logitech issues manual macOS patches after apps fail

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Logitech users on macOS must install manual patches for Options+ and G Hub after an expired certificate stopped both apps from launching.
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Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals

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Four in ten data professionals rely on unapproved AI tools at work, prompting fresh fears over data security, privacy and skills gaps.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

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Tanium named a Leader in Gartner’s first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe’s data centres

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Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk

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AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
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Nominet backs Hulme Grammar’s drive on digital skills

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Nominet’s GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.
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Karmo car subscriptions added to CommBank’s marketplace

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Karmo’s car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank’s Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.
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Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

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Australia’s Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

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Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health space for secure data

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, a secure space for health queries that links to medical records and wellness apps without training models.
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iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand

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iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
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Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

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Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
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Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide

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Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK’s widening digital divide.
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AI Bar mixes personalised hard seltzers in Adelaide

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Adelaide start-up Sync has debuted an AI Bar that quizzes drinkers, then mixes bespoke hard seltzers from a core range at AUD $55 a pack.