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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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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 • Last month
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
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Malware

Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026
Data Protection

The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026

Deepfakes, new biometrics rules and AI agents are rewriting digital identity, forcing ANZ firms to treat KYC as core infrastructure.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Data Protection

Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge
Data Protection

AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Biometrics

Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Gaming

ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions buys Hyper AI 911 call handling solution

The deal could ease strain on understaffed call centres by automating routine non-emergency calls and redirecting escalations to 911 staff.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
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
NHS trusts launch major AI voice rollout for clinicians
Data Protection

NHS trusts launch major AI voice rollout for clinicians

More than 10,000 clinicians will use new AI ambient voice tech as two NHS trusts begin the largest secondary care rollout to date.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
Digital Transformation

Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting

Carsales has added AI Voice Search to its iOS app, letting Australians find cars by speaking natural phrases, with Android to follow soon.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Oracle rolls out clinical AI note tool across NHS UK
Biometrics

Oracle rolls out clinical AI note tool across NHS UK

Oracle expands its AI-powered clinical note tool across the NHS, using ambient voice tech to cut admin and speed up patient documentation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Quail Digital unveils safety-focused retail headsets
Unified Communications

Quail Digital unveils safety-focused retail headsets

Quail Digital launches Pro12 wireless headsets to boost safety and incident response as UK retailers battle surging theft and staff abuse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026