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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
Firewalls

Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The art of encouragement: How allies and leaders can help women thrive in tech
Hybrid & Remote Work

The art of encouragement: How allies and leaders can help women thrive in tech

To help women thrive in tech, leaders must move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship, visibility and everyday acts of encouragement.

By Elaine Cheng • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth
Data Analytics

EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth

French retail tech firm EasyPicky opens a Delaware base as it targets the US to help drive 90% of its revenue from international markets by 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Multiverse unveils CompactifAI for offline mobile AI
Data Protection

Multiverse unveils CompactifAI for offline mobile AI

Multiverse launches CompactifAI, a quantum-inspired app that runs compressed AI models offline on mobiles, targeting strict data regimes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Software-as-a-Service

SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief

SentinelOne has appointed former Asana executive Sonalee Parekh as its new chief financial officer to steer its next phase of growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
Apple

'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.

By Lara Daniel • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
DevOps

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness

Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
HONOR & ARRI bring cinema image science to mobiles
Generative AI

HONOR & ARRI bring cinema image science to mobiles

HONOR and ARRI join forces to embed cinema-grade image science into future smartphones, debuting on the ROBOT PHONE later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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Apple & Sydney Opera House launch yearlong arts tie-up
Apple

Apple & Sydney Opera House launch yearlong arts tie-up

Apple and the Sydney Opera House launch a yearlong digital arts tie-up, spotlighting iPad creativity and a new international children's festival.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
Wearables

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards

In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.

By Pieter DeGunst • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025
Digital Transformation

India PC shipments hit record 15.9 million in 2025

India's PC market surged to a record 15.9 million shipments in 2025, powered by notebook demand, AI machines and brisk commercial buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne to headline Apple@50 event
Apple

Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne to headline Apple@50 event

Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne, 92, will headline the Computer History Museum's Apple@50 launch, reflecting on the tech giant's origins.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
Robotics

Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia

Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
Disaster Recovery

Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Data Protection

A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.

By Leigh Tynan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
BBC Bitesize expands AI careers guide for teenagers
eLearning

BBC Bitesize expands AI careers guide for teenagers

BBC Bitesize expands its AI careers guide to help anxious UK teenagers understand the tech's role in future jobs and build confidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Ai+ Pulse 2 launches in India from INR ₹5,999 on Flipkart
Gaming

Ai+ Pulse 2 launches in India from INR ₹5,999 on Flipkart

Ai+ unveils Pulse 2 in India with upgraded camera, bigger battery and 120Hz display, starting at INR ₹5,999 in a 24-hour Flipkart sale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026