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Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses

Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Software-as-a-Service

Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction

Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Customer Relationship Management

Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street

Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark
Wearables

Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark

Snap is edging towards one billion monthly users as advertising and subscription sales help lift quarterly revenue 19% to USD $1.60 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing
Robotics

Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing

AI is helping hospitals cut scan times, clear backlogs and spot disease earlier, while doctors still keep final say over treatment.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1
Wearables

Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1

Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale
Wearables

Snap unveils SPECS augmented reality glasses for sale

Pre-orders open in the United States, United Kingdom and France for Snap's standalone glasses, priced at USD $2,195 and due later this year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026

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Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says
Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products
Gaming

Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products

Buyers can save across Woojer's full range, with discounted prices running from USD $143 for the STRAP 4 to USD $849 for the MAT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth
Software-as-a-Service

Maximor expands autonomous finance platform after growth

Finance teams are gaining a system that handles workflows end to end, as Maximor says its platform now covers 98% of transactions autonomously.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth
Semiconductors

Saras Micro Devices hires ex-Amkor chiefs for growth

As AI chips strain power delivery, the Arizona firm is adding senior packaging veterans to turn its technology into commercial sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI
Personalisation

Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI

New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers
Data Protection

Howie AI launches recovery platform for rehab leavers

Rehab leavers may soon get round-the-clock AI support, as a new app aims to cut relapse and help providers track risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Arena Animation marks 30 years as India's AVGC-XR grows
Gaming

Arena Animation marks 30 years as India's AVGC-XR grows

India's push to build a bigger AVGC-XR industry is bolstering demand for skills, as Arena Animation turns 30 after training 500,000 students.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage
Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams

Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

The non-binding deal could help the smaller virtual training specialist reach larger defence programmes as Australia pushes sovereign capability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026