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Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks
Software-as-a-Service

Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks

Businesses face greater outage exposure as cloud, automation and AI add hidden dependencies, especially when summer holidays thin IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Drones

DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users

Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update
Data Protection

ExpressKeys adds passkeys & sharing in major update

Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Virtual desktops modernised, not retired, survey finds
IT Automation

Virtual desktops modernised, not retired, survey finds

Most users are still relying on virtual desktops, but patching confidence and rising management costs are pushing IT teams to rethink operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Anthropic launches Claude Desktop beta for Linux users
Open source

Anthropic launches Claude Desktop beta for Linux users

Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters
DevOps

Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters

Administrators can now reverse failed EKS upgrades within seven days, reducing rebuilds and easing pressure on teams running many clusters.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Adblock for YouTube extension flagged for security risk
Cybersecurity

Adblock for YouTube extension flagged for security risk

More than 11 million users could have been exposed if a server-side change had turned the Chrome add-on into a vehicle for code execution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs
Internet of Things

TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs

Eligible TCL TV owners in Europe can now use voice-led Gemini searches and smart home controls, with the UK already receiving the update.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools
Data Protection

Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools

Users could expose browsing and chatbot data if they trust free security software that quietly monetises information, Planet VPN said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium makes Atlas AI operating system generally available
Endpoint Protection

Tanium makes Atlas AI operating system generally available

More than 1,300 organisations have adopted the platform in six weeks, as Tanium bets AI can cut endpoint security and IT workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Finite State to spotlight automotive supply chain security
Cloud Security

Finite State to spotlight automotive supply chain security

Carmakers face tougher proof requirements as software-heavy vehicles multiply vulnerabilities across suppliers, apps and cloud systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Syspro adds quality & traceability tools for manufacturers
Manufacturing

Syspro adds quality & traceability tools for manufacturers

Manufacturers and distributors will get tighter control over quality, stock and pricing as Syspro rolls out more than 60 ERP updates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Azul launches free JVM risk assessment amid AI threat
Digital Transformation

Azul launches free JVM risk assessment amid AI threat

The free check could help security teams uncover overlooked Java runtimes before AI-driven attackers exploit known flaws and outdated versions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use
Data Protection

Logiq launches DISX Isolate for above OFFICIAL use

It targets defence and government teams needing to handle sensitive data in disconnected environments without direct internet access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
GSTN e-Way Bill changes push firms to prep systems
Digital Transformation

GSTN e-Way Bill changes push firms to prep systems

Firms face fresh compliance and dispatch risks as GSTN's e-Way Bill overhaul adds mandatory Ship To GSTIN checks from 1 August 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Australia from AUD $499
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Australia from AUD $499

A longer software support window and on-device AI tools are central to Samsung's push to win buyers in Australia's crowded mid-range 5G market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia

The cloud-based app could cut setup time for small merchants and intensify pressure on Square, Shopify and Lightspeed in Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen
Smart Home

Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen

Australian buyers can now choose a 98-inch art TV or a portable touch screen, as Samsung widens its lifestyle range with two new models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month