About Sean
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Last week
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
Last week
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wearables
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ai
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google
Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.
Cursor 3 retools coding workspace around AI agents
Last week
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rpa
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software development
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agentic ai
Cursor 3 rebuilds the coding workspace around AI agents, adding cross-repository collaboration, cloud handoffs and review tools for developers.
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
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drones
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ai
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software updates
DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.
Commvault adds structured data controls for AI risk
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Commvault adds structured database controls to Commvault Cloud after Satori deal, aiming to curb AI-era exposure across live and backup data.
Spotify tests Taste Profile for Premium users in NZ
Last week
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martech
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digital entertainment
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personalisation
Spotify lets Premium users in New Zealand reshape recommendations as Taste Profile beta aims to make homepage picks more transparent and responsive.
Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.
N-able adds Zensec & Atomatik to alliance programme
Last week
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
N-able widens Technology Alliance Program with Zensec and Atomatik, adding incident response services and workflow automation for managed service providers.
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
Last week
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip uses DevDays 2026 to push AI into workflows, training and product design as it marks 20 years and expands its global cloud platform.
Signify unveils 2030 sustainability push & Interact range
Last week
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smart cities
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iot
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power / energy
Signify sets 2030 sustainability targets and expands Interact with four connected lighting products for buildings and outdoor networks.
GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
This month
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
GigaOm names Check Point a third-year application security leader as its WAF posts strong detection rates and low false positives.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
This month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
ServiceNow warns of Ireland's 284 million-hour service gap
This month
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
ServiceNow research says Irish customers lose 284 million hours a year to poor support, as fragmented systems and weak empathy blunt AI gains.
Benn tours Vertiv's Campsie site amid expansion plans
This month
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devops
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
Hilary Benn visits Vertiv's Campsie plant as the company steps up manufacturing, adds warehouse space and recruits for expansion in the north west.
Freshworks boosts Freshservice with live asset mapping
This month
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digital transformation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
Freshworks adds live asset discovery to Freshservice, aiming to give IT teams clearer hybrid estate visibility and faster incident response.
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
This month
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hyperscale
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crypto
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fintech
Linux Foundation takes control of Coinbase's x402 protocol as Amazon, Visa and Mastercard back open payments standard for AI-driven web transactions.
Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan
This month
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data protection
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cloud security
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socs
Upwind taps former Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan to bolster cloud and AI strategy as it eyes enterprise buyers and rapid growth.
Kyndryl launches agentic AI service management toolkit
This month
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.
Veolia names Richard Kirkman as Northern Europe chief
This month
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clean technologies
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jobs
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sustainability
Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman to lead Northern Europe and the UK as the environmental group reshapes its top team for GreenUp growth.