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Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

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Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
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Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager

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Verde Digital has hired former PrettyLittleThing specialist Chloe Steele as SEO Manager to bolster fashion and eCommerce search expertise.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress

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Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.
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AI arms race to reshape Australia’s cyber defences by 2026

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AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia’s cyber security landscape by 2026.
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Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

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Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.
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Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS

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Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.
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Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

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Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
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Anthropic expands Claude AI tools for health & trials

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Anthropic rolls out Claude for Healthcare and Life Sciences, adding sector-specific connectors, agent skills and consumer health integrations.
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Governments tighten social media age checks for children

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Governments worldwide tighten social media age checks for children, fuelling demand for privacy-friendly facial age estimation tools.
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One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin

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One NZ is beginning a phased shutdown of its 3G network in Dunedin from tomorrow, reallocating spectrum to boost 4G and 5G services.
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Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push

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Calero appoints veteran analyst Hyoun Park as VP of Telecom & Mobility Management to sharpen its Technology Business Management push.
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Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption

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Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.
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BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

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BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

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The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

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Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.
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Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users

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.lumen teams with Arrow to scale AI-powered haptic glasses that guide blind users, aiming to bring the guide-dog experience to a headset.
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Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

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Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.