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Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce
Data governance

Product pages are now central to AI-driven commerce

Retailers now have to govern product data across search, marketplaces and AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly buy without visiting their site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Echovane raises USD $1 million to speed market research
Software-as-a-Service

Echovane raises USD $1 million to speed market research

The fresh capital will help the San Francisco startup expand AI agent infrastructure as brands seek faster access to hard-to-reach participants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Australia & New Zealand consultation trust gap widens
Data Analytics

Australia & New Zealand consultation trust gap widens

Residents increasingly doubt consultation is meaningful, with many saying decisions are made before their views are heard and acted on.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Enterprise event pros favour AI translation over humans
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise event pros favour AI translation over humans

Budget pressure and easier deployment are driving event teams to adopt AI translation, with 66% saying it beats human interpreters.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Meta launches AI tools for advertisers & businesses
Customer Experience

Meta launches AI tools for advertisers & businesses

Marketers could save time and reach more customers as Meta expands AI across ad creation, creator discovery and WhatsApp sales chats.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Meta launches Creator Assistant for Facebook creators
Data Analytics

Meta launches Creator Assistant for Facebook creators

Creators in three countries will get AI help spotting why Facebook posts work and how to improve future engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks
Data Protection

Microsoft AI launches seven new models across tasks

The models are aimed at developers and enterprises, with Microsoft saying internal training could cut costs and improve control in regulated industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
The global content challenge slowing Australian brands down
Digital Transformation

The global content challenge slowing Australian brands down

Rigid global workflows are leaving Australian marketers with slower publishing, duplicated content and weaker local relevance across markets.

By Sam Hoare • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies
Artificial Intelligence

SnackSafe launches AI app for families with allergies

Families managing allergies can now scan foods in seconds, with the app flagging risks across more than 40 languages on Apple's App Store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
How to work with TechDay: A guide for PR Agencies
Partner Programmes

How to work with TechDay: A guide for PR Agencies

TechDay tells PR agencies to send pitches by email, include full copy and images upfront, and avoid follow-ups, embargoes and off-topic stories.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
RWS survey finds most leaders distrust AI cultural nuance
Digital Transformation

RWS survey finds most leaders distrust AI cultural nuance

Rework is eating into localisation budgets as AI content speeds up output but leaves global brands struggling with cultural fit.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

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Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround
Surveillance

Police AI: Investigator uploads 350,000 lines of audio in risky workaround

Pressure on investigators drove them to use unsecured AI tools, risking confidential police evidence and exposing major gaps in oversight.

By Phil Pennington • 5 min read • Today
Samsung brings One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 in Australia
Malware

Samsung brings One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 in Australia

Australian Galaxy S26 owners will gain Samsung's latest AI tools and tighter privacy controls from late September.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Alacran Group Studios installs Augspurger monitors
Music Production

Alacran Group Studios installs Augspurger monitors

The upgrade is already helping the Miami Beach studio speed up mix decisions and attract more bookings from visiting artists and DJs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing
Agricultural Technology

Indian tech leaders call for resilient AI & marketing

Resilience, trust and local language support are emerging as the priorities as Indian founders and marketers push AI deeper into daily business needs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026