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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand
Smart Home

Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

Households in Australia and New Zealand get a premium wet and dry vacuum that combines steam, hot water and mopping for AUD $1,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Data Protection

AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data
Data Protection

Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Zama forecasts privacy-first, quantum-safe finance
Data Protection

Zama forecasts privacy-first, quantum-safe finance

Zama predicts privacy-first compliance tools and quantum-safe cryptography will become standard for regulated onchain finance by 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Confidential computing moves into mainstream AI use
Data Protection

Confidential computing moves into mainstream AI use

Confidential computing shifts from niche to mainstream as 75% of organisations adopt it to secure AI workloads and sensitive data in use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Data Privacy Day underscores data protection importance
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day underscores data protection importance

Data Privacy Day highlights the growing necessity for robust data protection measures, urging businesses to adopt Privacy Enhancing Technologies amid evolving regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Supply Chain

Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation

Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
DoubleVerify launches brand safety tool for TikTok advertisers
Gaming

DoubleVerify launches brand safety tool for TikTok advertisers

To aid TikTok marketers, DoubleVerify rolls out a brand safety tool introducing 16 additional suitability categories, enhancing precision and protection for advertisers in aligning with suitable content.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist
Apps

Feeling lonely online? Share a pic of your pet, says psychologist

Feeling down online? Pedigree's new app encourages Kiwis to share pet pics to combat social media negativity and improve mental health.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
The app-controlled pet door that ensures you know exactly what your fur-babies are doing
Smart Home

The app-controlled pet door that ensures you know exactly what your fur-babies are doing

SureFlap launches first-ever app-controlled pet door, allowing owners to control and monitor their pets' comings and goings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals
Health Technologies

Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals

Heyrex, the Fitbit for pets, is revolutionizing animal healthcare by remotely collecting data on pets' behavior.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

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Enveil boosts secure encrypted search with ZeroReveal 6.0 update
Platform-as-a-Service

Enveil boosts secure encrypted search with ZeroReveal 6.0 update

Enveil updates ZeroReveal to version 6.0, boosting encrypted search speed and scalability for secure, cross-boundary data use in diverse environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market
YouTube

Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market

A new report reveals that influencer marketing is crucial for eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting consumer behaviour in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand
Health Technologies

ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand

ARC Vets has installed advanced CT and MRI systems at ARC Central Hospital, offering high-quality diagnostic care for New Zealand's 4.35 million pets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats

The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends
Surveillance

Lost or found someone's pet? PiP facial recognition will reunite our furry friends

New Zealand rolls out PiP facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners, revolutionising animal recovery services.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018