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Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

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Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.
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Meta pushes parental control over NZ teen social media bans

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Meta promotes parental controls over teen social media bans at NZ Instagram safety camp as debate grows on under-16s’ online access.
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GoCab raises USD $45m to grow African gig mobility

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GoCab secures USD $45m in equity and debt to expand gig driver vehicle financing and electric mobility across Africa and emerging markets.
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SkedGo unveils TripGo Mobility AI for smarter travel

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SkedGo debuts TripGo Mobility AI, tying LLM-powered chat to verified live transport data for precise, accessible multimodal journey planning.
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OpenAI unveils Codex macOS app for multi-agent coding

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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.
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OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot

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OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
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Cyberattack drives YubiKey demand in Australian schools

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A cyber incident has driven a surge in demand for YubiKey security devices as Australian public schools tighten authentication controls.
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Okta names Dan Mountstephen to lead APJ identity push

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Okta appoints Dan Mountstephen to steer Asia Pacific and Japan growth, sharpening its identity-led cyber and AI security strategy.
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Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks

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Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.
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One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service

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One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise

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Lonely UK daters increasingly turn to AI companions even as romance scams surge, with rising losses and growing trust in chatbots over humans.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders

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Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.
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DoubleVerify warns of ‘zombie’ Android app fraud surge

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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.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

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Xiaomi’s 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand’s flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
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Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders

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Motorola launches AI Assist Suites to cut admin and language delays for 911 call handlers and frontline officers, promising faster responses.
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Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion

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Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.