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Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal

The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools
Software-as-a-Service

OVHcloud previews AI workspace with encrypted tools

The preview could help businesses adopt office AI without exposing sensitive data, as search and automation run locally under encryption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones
Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Atsign AI platform wins Gold for zero-attack surface
Data Protection

Atsign AI platform wins Gold for zero-attack surface

Independent testing suggests enterprise AI can be deployed without exposed inbound ports, easing security concerns for firms handling sensitive data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations
Data Protection

Plaud launches team workspace for workplace conversations

Businesses can now centralise meeting notes as Plaud moves beyond solo use, with privacy set by default and controls for teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Babeltext launches AI creator marketplace Chat2Me.AI
Digital Transformation

Babeltext launches AI creator marketplace Chat2Me.AI

The Sydney company is betting creators can monetise audience demand with paid AI personas across WhatsApp, SMS and web chat.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
Firewalls

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania

Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government
Data Protection

BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government

Most respondents still trust consumer chat apps for sensitive work, despite widespread confusion over what encryption does not protect.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages
Data Protection

Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages

European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves

Sensitive prompts and documents will stay out of model training as ExpressVPN enters AI software with an enclave-based service for Pro subscribers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks
Unified Communications

Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks

Rapid7 warns that hands-on attacks against cellular IoT hardware can pivot through trusted modules to breach cloud and backend systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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CSIRO-built tech is powering a new era of telehealth psychiatry in Australia
Data Privacy

CSIRO-built tech is powering a new era of telehealth psychiatry in Australia

People in rural Australia can now reach specialist anxiety care sooner, with secure video consultations replacing long trips and clinic waits.

By Tranquil Wave Health • 4 min read • Last month
Google launches fake call detection for Android users
Data Protection

Google launches fake call detection for Android users

Android users will get a warning when a supposedly familiar caller may be spoofed, as deepfake-enabled scams rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia
Internet of Things

Aqara launches G400 wired doorbell camera in Australia

Homeowners seeking a wired smart doorbell can now choose a 2K model with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, local recording and offline alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate
Data Protection

On the table: Bill C-22 revives Canada's lawful access debate

New powers to demand subscriber data and force retention could broaden police access while reigniting privacy fears for Canadians.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI

Users can now query AI without prompts or files being exposed, as ExpressVPN moves beyond virtual private networks into confidential computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026