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Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Email Security

Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in

Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches dual Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips

Premium Android handsets are set to get more on-device AI and imaging tools as Qualcomm adds a second flagship chip option for makers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
Virtual Private Networks

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta

A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Cloud Security

Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks

Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk
Data Protection

Proofpoint launches AI security system for data risk

As AI tools gain access to sensitive systems, Proofpoint says separate data and oversight products no longer catch the full risk.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data
Data Protection

VAST launches confidential AI system for sensitive data

It lets regulated firms run AI on sensitive data without exposing customer records or model weights to infrastructure operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Business AI spending rises 406% at Revolut Business
Software-as-a-Service

Business AI spending rises 406% at Revolut Business

Companies are treating AI like a recurring operating cost, with monthly business spending up 406% and average outlay far above retail users.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms
Data Protection

Barracuda launches AI Data Security for smaller firms

Smaller businesses and MSPs are being offered controls to stop staff sending sensitive data into generative AI tools, amid growing governance gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
Data Protection

Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk

More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Adobe launches Premiere mobile app for Android users
Generative AI

Adobe launches Premiere mobile app for Android users

Android creators can now edit and export videos up to 4K on phones, as Adobe widens Premiere mobile beyond iPhone.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Nutanix buys Ryax to boost hybrid AI workload orchestration
Private Cloud

Nutanix buys Ryax to boost hybrid AI workload orchestration

Enterprises could cut AI running costs as the deal aims to ease GPU shortages and simplify workload scheduling across hybrid systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Robotics

Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over

Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Today
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data

The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says
Ransomware

Akira exploits two-year-old SonicWall flaw, ThreatDown says

Thousands of exposed SonicWall devices still give Akira ransomware a route in, as patched systems with old credentials remain a live risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Heidi raises US$340M to expand AI agents in healthcare
Software-as-a-Service

Heidi raises US$340M to expand AI agents in healthcare

Heidi has raised US$340 million to expand its AI Care Partner across health systems and move beyond clinical documentation into supervised tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI truth cloud

The milestone underlines rising demand for independent backup as firms seek reliable records for AI-driven systems and compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
Edge Computing

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
OpenSearch adds Adelean, Intel & Sidecar as members
Data Analytics

OpenSearch adds Adelean, Intel & Sidecar as members

Demand for vendor-neutral search software is accelerating as OpenSearch passes 2.4 billion downloads and widens its support ecosystem.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
OpenSearch survey flags AI infrastructure vendor worries
Hybrid Cloud

OpenSearch survey flags AI infrastructure vendor worries

Technology leaders are prioritising vendor-neutral AI systems as 83% of organisations run or plan AI workloads, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today