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Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

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GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.
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Foxit adds PDF Action Inspector to spot hidden risks

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ecm
Foxit's latest PDF Editor update adds Action Inspector to uncover hidden scripts and redaction-bypassing behaviour in business documents.
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APAC mobile gaming sessions rise as paid acquisition grows

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digital entertainment
APAC mobile game sessions climb as paid acquisition surges, signalling a shift from pure install growth to retention and long-term value.
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Sparkfly & PlayOn link school sports to retail data

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commerce systems
Sparkfly and PlayOn team up to tie retail offers and attribution to millions of US high school sports fans across ticketing and streaming.
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Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era

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devops
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it automation
Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
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Meta donates React to new Linux Foundation-backed body

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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martech
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open source
Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.
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Innovid adds Reddit ads to unified social workflow

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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martech
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partner programmes
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rpa
Innovid adds full Reddit ad management to its Social Ads Manager, letting marketers run Reddit alongside other major social platforms.
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Corsearch unveils CVAN to tackle online counterfeiting

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Corsearch has launched CVAN, an AI-driven network that spots suspect listings across 1,500 marketplaces before counterfeit goods go live.
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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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semiconductors
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biometrics
ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Xsolla launches Unity SDK to boost direct game monetisation

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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payment technologies
Xsolla has launched a new Unity SDK to help developers monetise games directly, with cross-platform support and over 1,000 payment methods worldwide.
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Red Hat launches cloud-agnostic application connectivity solution

Fri, 26th May 2023
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hybrid cloud
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iot security
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multi-cloud
The solution addresses complexity while increasing developer velocity and satisfaction, supporting customers throughout their hybrid and multi-cloud journeys.
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A dedicated APAC server, Albion East, for Albion Online now

Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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connectivity
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sandbox
The new server will make Albion Online, the fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, more accessible to millions of players across the region.
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Kitset.io: Build cross platform apps without coding

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
Kitset.io uses AI to allow anyone to build cross platform apps without coding, costing only $69/month. They are expanding into a variety of apps.