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Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
Pax8 appoints Avery Moon as Chief Technology Officer to spearhead its global AI-led marketplace and 'operating system' for SMBs.
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.
Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.
Linxens has launched Hint, a hidden sensor for e-passports and ID cards that alerts border checks to deliberate chip tampering and fraud.
Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
Freshworks rolls out new AI tools for Freshdesk to unify channels, cut agent drudgery and boost resolution speeds for service teams.
Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.
LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.
AI is transforming loyalty from points to real-time, personalised journeys as super apps and agentic engagement engines rapidly take hold.
Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
Australian businesses are turning cost optimisation into a permanent strategic mandate, reshaping technology, talent and operations for efficiency.
8x8 buys Singapore-based Maven Lab to scale APAC CPaaS, folding Moobidesk into its CX platform for richer, multi-channel messaging.
Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.
BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.
CelcomDigi has launched a 5G AI-powered MediHub at its Petaling Jaya HQ, offering staff on-site virtual physical and mental healthcare.
SquadStack.ai launches in-app voice AI assistant to guide users in real time, aiming to curb high-intent drop-offs across key digital journeys.
