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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

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Huwise unveils Huwy AI agent for corporate data search

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Huwise launches Huwy, an AI chat agent embedded in its data marketplace to help non-experts search, explore and use corporate data.
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AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.
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ASUS and GoPro launch creator-focused ProArt PX13 Laptop

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS and GoPro unveil the ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition, a rugged AI laptop tuned for creators editing action footage on the move.
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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
1Kosmos and Reality Defender have teamed up to embed real-time deepfake detection into remote identity checks amid a surge in AI fraud.
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SIOS unveils LifeKeeper v10 with unified web console

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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SIOS launches LifeKeeper v10, adding a unified browser console to simplify high availability and disaster recovery across Linux and Windows.
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Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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network security
Coro 3.7 refreshes its SMB security platform with a revamped Actionboard, AI analytics and health scoring to streamline incident response.
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AI speeds software delivery but widens control gap

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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AI is accelerating software delivery but fuelling risky releases, burnout and customer disruption, exposing a widening “AI control gap”.
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Linxens unveils Hint to detect chip-tampered ID documents

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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encryption
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biometrics
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iot
Linxens has launched Hint, a hidden sensor for e-passports and ID cards that alerts border checks to deliberate chip tampering and fraud.
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Wialon adds Lytx AI dashcams to expand video telematics

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data protection
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edge computing
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iot
Wialon has added Lytx AI dashcams to its platform, bringing video-based safety and monitoring tools to 4 million connected vehicles.
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Nutanix & Nvidia build unified AI stack for enterprises

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Nutanix and Nvidia unveil a unified AI stack to speed enterprises from pilot to production, promising simpler, scalable “AI factory” deployments.
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10x Banking & audax join forces to speed bank upgrades

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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crypto
10x Banking and Singapore's audax have teamed up to help banks launch full digital services in six months while phasing out legacy cores.
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VAST Data unveils AI-native storage for gigascale inference

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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VAST Data debuts AI-native storage powering Nvidia's context memory platform to keep agentic, gigascale inference fast and predictable.
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MocaProof beta brings gamified Web3 identity to testnet

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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crypto
Moca Network launches MocaProof beta on Moca Chain testnet, gamifying privacy-preserving Web3 identity with rewards and NFT campaigns.
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Snowflake and Anthropic sign USD $200m AI agents deal

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Snowflake and Anthropic deepen their Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to power regulated, enterprise-ready AI agents worldwide.
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Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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data protection
Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.