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Chaty.ai raises USD $1.15 million to boost tourism AI
Customer Experience

Chaty.ai raises USD $1.15 million to boost tourism AI

Tourism operators could capture more bookings as an AI receptionist now answers missed calls, checks availability and takes payments automatically.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Data Protection

AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?

Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.

By Nina Nguyen • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

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LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Data Protection

LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA

Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
CFOs lack data trust, stalling AI adoption in finance
Customer Relationship Management

CFOs lack data trust, stalling AI adoption in finance

Most finance chiefs still lack a clear AI plan as poor data quality and governance delay automation across North American finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month
T-Pro buys BigHand Healthcare to reach 120 NHS trusts
Digital Transformation

T-Pro buys BigHand Healthcare to reach 120 NHS trusts

The enlarged business now serves 120 NHS trusts, boosting its foothold as hospitals seek software to cut admin and speed up care.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years

Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Zoom adds AI tools for office spaces & meeting rooms
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom adds AI tools for office spaces & meeting rooms

Meeting-room decisions will now flow into follow-up work more easily as Zoom rolls out AI capture, signage and camera tools for offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis
Software-as-a-Service

DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis

Law enforcement teams may cut review time as the platform tackles noisy, multilingual recordings and flags relevant evidence from $50.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini
Personalisation

Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini

Users will be able to draft emails, edit images and summon an AI agent as Google broadens paid access across Workspace and Gemini.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Google unveils AI search & agent tools at I/O 2026
Personalisation

Google unveils AI search & agent tools at I/O 2026

Search now blends text, images and files as Google rolls out a single AI experience and background agents to over 1 billion users.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps
Digital Transformation

Gartner says 40% of governments will create TrustOps

Deepfake threats are pushing public bodies to harden identity checks and governance, as Gartner forecasts dedicated TrustOps teams by 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
Biometrics

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

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Canals launches AI platform for wholesale distributors
Digital Transformation

Canals launches AI platform for wholesale distributors

The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Hertfordshire NHS trust rolls out ambient voice tech
Digital Transformation

Hertfordshire NHS trust rolls out ambient voice tech

The rollout is expected to save time on paperwork for more than 1,000 clinicians, as the trust expands speech-to-text notes across 250,000 annual appointments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode
Biometrics

Google expands Search Live to New Zealand in AI Mode

Kiwis can now use voice and camera prompts in Google’s AI search tool, which is rolling out across more than 200 countries and territories.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026