SmartPhones stories - Page 11
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
Adobe offers unlimited Firefly AI generations to users
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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martech
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digital entertainment
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genai
Adobe is offering eligible Firefly subscribers unlimited AI image and video generations across web, mobile and Boards until 16 March.
Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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data protection
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google
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instagram
Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s' online access.
GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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fintech
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cartech
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risk & compliance
GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.
OpenAI unveils Codex macOS app for multi-agent coding
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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OpenAI launches a Codex macOS app, turning ChatGPT into a multi-agent coding hub with workflows, skills and tighter desktop security.
Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Okta appoints Dan Mountstephen to steer Asia Pacific and Japan growth, sharpening its identity-led cyber and AI security strategy.
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it industry
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nokia
GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
DoubleVerify warns of 'zombie' Android app fraud surge
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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DoubleVerify flags surge in “zombie” Android app fraud as hijacked dormant accounts push bogus games that drain ad budgets and devices.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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app store
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online safety
Incode has joined the OpenAge Initiative, bolstering a push for interoperable, privacy-preserving age checks across online services.
Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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wearables
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data protection
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mdm
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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storage
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data protection
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iot security
Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.
DigiCert named IDC MarketScape leader in CLM market
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
DigiCert has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's first global report on certificate lifecycle management, citing automation and scale.