Nothing’s budget Phone (2a) hits preorder at $349

The much-teased and oft-leaked Nothing Phone (2a) is now officially official, just under a week after it made its limited debut at the company’s MWC after party. Nothing’s third phone is the first that goes directly after the mid-tier/budget space, with a starting price of $349. While preorders open today, there’s an important caveat in…

ASIO chief warns of critical infrastructure sabotage threat

Mike Burgess, Director General of Security at Australia’s Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), has raised concerns over the potential for sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. Speaking at ASIO’s annual threat assessment, Burgess emphasised the persistent efforts of adversaries to exploit vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure—with a specific focus on disrupting essential services during critical moments. “The sabotage threat…