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CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail
Crypto

CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail

CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend cryptocurrency on everyday purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Artificial Intelligence

Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
Gaming

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks
Firewalls

Managed Security Services help businesses tackle rising cyber risks

Businesses increasingly adopt Managed Security Services like Borderless CS to tackle rising cyber threats and ease compliance pressures with expert 24/7 monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS
Fintech

How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS

SaaS vendors can now rival giants by integrating Tap to Pay SoftPOS, boosting retention and revenue with minimal development effort and better customer value.

By Ryley Morton • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth
Network Infrastructure

Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth

Utelize Communications secures multi-million investment from BGF to boost product development and expand its managed mobility services nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option

The Apple Watch SE 3 in Starlight offers a sleek, stylish design and essential features that enhance daily health, connectivity, and safety with ease and comfort.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
myFirst unveils new connected tech range for children's safety
Wearables

myFirst unveils new connected tech range for children's safety

myFirst launches new kids' tech range including smartwatches, cameras and headphones, enhancing family safety and connectivity via the Circle app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue
Virtual Private Networks

PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue

PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI
Marketing Technologies

Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

By Francis Osifo • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings
Digital Transformation

One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Norton launches Neo AI browser with expanded privacy features
Generative AI

Norton launches Neo AI browser with expanded privacy features

Norton has launched Neo, an AI-native browser with strong privacy and security features, now freely available on MacOS and Windows worldwide including New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats
Data Protection

Black Friday: shoppers & retailers face rising cyber threats

Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home
Smart Home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart tech at home

One in three Britons struggle to connect smart home tech, with 12.8 million planning purchases this Black Friday but facing setup frustrations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles
Wearables

StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles

StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth
Robotics

Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth

Jim Rowan, ex-CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, joins Zero100 to boost AI advisory, aiding global firms in navigating automation and digital change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025