Global Stories

Google adds iPhone capability to Advanced Protection Program

iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020

Cybersecurity

Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jan 2020

Virtualisation

Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple

Google Cloud has acquired CloudSimple to offer an integrated VMware migration solution, enhancing cloud benefits without altering existing applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019

Hyperscale

Google Cloud sets sights on network intelligence automation

Google's new Network Intelligence Centre aims to revolutionise cloud migrations and network management efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019

Digital Entertainment

Global smart speaker market experiences 45% growth

Amazon leads the global smart speaker market with 10.4 million units shipped in Q3 2019, according to Canalys. Google slips to fourth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Google

Big Tech firms dominating internet choices

Consumers in the Asia Pacific heavily rely on Big Tech for online services, yet 60% crave more market choices, reveals Internet Society research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Data Science

The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Smart Home

Google launches four new home products

Google unveils Nest Mini, Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4, and Pixel Buds in its latest announcement. Find out all the details here.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2019

Marketing Technologies

Google's Federated Learning tech gets privacy enhancements

Google advances AI with privacy-focused tech; offers open-source tools to balance smart interfaces and user trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019

Health Technologies

VR boom shows no sign of slowing

The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Cybersecurity

Google rolls out new Anthos capabilities for cloud

Google Cloud's Anthos enhances versatility with new features for diverse environments, boosts security & automation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

Supply Chain

Google report unlocks AI's power for social good

Google's AI Impact Challenge has attracted over 2600 applications worldwide from organizations with no experience in AI.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019

Data Privacy

Android 10 is coming: Here's what's new

Android 10 is rolling out on Google Pixel phones this week, with a wider rollout expected to follow suit for other manufacturers and devices in the near future.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile Device Management

Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution

Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019

Gaming

Addams Family Mystery Mansion now available on Android and iOS

It's a 'darkly humorous' mobile game, in which players must help Morticia and Gomez to reunite their family and refurnish their home.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Cartech

Volvo reveals new Android-powered infotainment system

Volvo launches XC40 with new Google-powered infotainment system, offering Android integration and OTA updates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Health Technologies

New wellness app launches in New Zealand

Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019