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Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.
ChatGPT users worldwide will get more natural spoken exchanges, as the new full-duplex system listens and talks at the same time.
Organic installs are now the biggest fraud channel globally, with Asia showing shifts that may mask deeper exposure rather than real improvement.
Android users and IT teams can now deploy YubiKeys as hardware-backed passkeys, following Google Play Services support for NFC security keys.
Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.
Android users will get new security and multitasking tools first, as Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate and other updates.
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.
Users can now store passkeys and share vault items securely as ExpressKeys expands beyond basic password management in a major update.
At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.
Retailers are being pushed to capture sales from AI assistants as Salesforce links its commerce software to ChatGPT and other platforms.
Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.
Samsung's latest Galaxy foldables and watches bring AI and health-tracking features to Australia, with pre-orders now open.
New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.
Commercial contractors gain tighter control over live projects as Linarc adds offline field logging, scheduling and finance tools.
Riders in seven countries will soon get hazard warnings and faster ETAs as the navigation app rolls out a motorcycle mode.
Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.
New Zealand users should hear more accurate directions as the app rolls out a Kiwi-accent voice for te reo Māori place names.
An opt-out case could leave thousands of UK app developers sharing damages from alleged overcharging on Google Play if they win.
An opt-out class action over Google Play fees could see thousands of UK developers seek more than GBP £1 billion in damages.
