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Anthropic to add text watermarks to future Claude models
Data governance

Anthropic to add text watermarks to future Claude models

Compliance with the EU AI Act will see Claude text tagged worldwide at launch, as Anthropic says it cannot yet limit watermarking by region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Instawork launches wearable robot data system in India
Manufacturing

Instawork launches wearable robot data system in India

The system could boost robot training data supply and create paid shifts for Indian workers in kitchens, warehouses and hotels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Talkdesk report says AI adoption outpaces business gains
Digital Transformation

Talkdesk report says AI adoption outpaces business gains

Despite near-universal deployment, most firms cannot prove AI is lifting service results, with only 5% able to measure business impact.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Digital Transformation

Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role

Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Yesterday
HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia
Fintech

HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia

Professional investors in Hong Kong can now access a tokenised US government money market fund, as Franklin Templeton broadens Asian distribution.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Snowflake & Mandai launch Animal 360 for animal care
Data Analytics

Snowflake & Mandai launch Animal 360 for animal care

Keepers and vets at Mandai Wildlife Reserve can now query 600,000 records in seconds, cutting time spent piecing together animal histories.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
66 Effie Singapore finalists named across 29 categories
Public Sector

66 Effie Singapore finalists named across 29 categories

The shortlist puts campaigns from DBS Foundation, Grab and government agencies in contention for awards judged on business impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
Semiconductors

Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads

New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Apple unveils M6 Mac mini with faster AI performance
Semiconductors

Apple unveils M6 Mac mini with faster AI performance

Faster on-device AI and new connectivity are now central to Apple's smallest desktop, with models aimed at creators and developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops
Semiconductors

Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops

Mac users tackling AI and graphics-heavy work will get more local muscle, as Apple's latest desktop silicon pushes memory and compute higher.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nexxen standardises Smart TV home screen ad buying
Digital Media

Nexxen standardises Smart TV home screen ad buying

Advertisers can now buy Smart TV home screen placements more easily across brands as Nexxen's standard format cuts fragmentation for demand-side platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
BYRDLI launches San Francisco campaign for South Koreans
eCommerce

BYRDLI launches San Francisco campaign for South Koreans

South Korean travellers can now book a San Francisco trip through creator Sumin Kim, as BYRDLI ties social inspiration directly to sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026
Software-as-a-Service

iManage to launch next-gen AI platform in October 2026

The rollout will let law firms and other clients run AI inside governed repositories without weakening confidentiality or audit controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Apple backports iOS fixes as Coruna links to ad fraud
Cybersecurity

Apple backports iOS fixes as Coruna links to ad fraud

Apple's rare backported patches for older iPhones highlight how exploit kit tactics are also being used to hide fraudulent advertising campaigns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Synopsys to host AI engineering forums in Singapore
Semiconductors

Synopsys to host AI engineering forums in Singapore

Engineers and researchers will gather as Singapore cements its role as a regional hub for chip design and digital engineering.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
LoopMe extends PurchaseLoop into CPI & CPA optimisation
Marketing Technologies

LoopMe extends PurchaseLoop into CPI & CPA optimisation

Advertisers can now link brand campaigns to installs and acquisitions as LoopMe widens PurchaseLoop into lower-funnel measurement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Visa joins Singapore Project Bloom stablecoin pilot
Crypto

Visa joins Singapore Project Bloom stablecoin pilot

The pilot could speed cross-border settlements by letting banks move funds seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Everyone wants the thought leadership, not the thinking
Digital Transformation

Everyone wants the thought leadership, not the thinking

Corporate content is becoming interchangeable as executives flood LinkedIn with safe opinions that rarely challenge readers to think differently.

By Jarieul Wong • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Jaywan launches Drop Day Sync for independent artists
Television

Jaywan launches Drop Day Sync for independent artists

Independent artists can now access sync briefs without surrendering a commission, as Jaywan's new platform charges a yearly fee instead.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago