Games events always mean big business for network providers. Optus Business and Cisco are joining forces to create a smart network which they say will allow global connections to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in April.

Auckland’s International Airport is claiming world-first mover rights with the deployment of a digital biosecurity officer.

If you're plagued by slow Internet connectivity, or have an older Android device or one running Android Go, but still want video calls, Facebook Messenger Lite has a video message for you.

US-based IoT infrastructure provider, The Fabric, has raised its third dedicated pool of capital - US$20 million - to invest in early stage cloud infrastructure companies that it co-creates with entrepreneurs.

Incorporating Amazon Alexa and one-touch access to Siri and Google Now, Jabra's third-get "true wireless earbuds" with 4-microphone array and more has landed in Australia for $299.99.

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