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Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones
Robotics

Roke launches low-cost anti-jam GNSS system for drones

Lower-cost drones and other platforms could gain anti-jam protection as Roke says its new system narrows a long-standing resilience gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
EduTech

Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree

Students could gain an AI-focused degree for under USD $10,000 as employers back a new skills-based model for faster entry to work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia
Fintech

LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia

LemFi wins AUSTRAC approval to launch remittances in Australia, targeting a USD $38.2 billion outbound market serving migrant communities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Cainiao opens US-Mexico lane, boosts Japan & Korea tech
Supply Chain

Cainiao opens US-Mexico lane, boosts Japan & Korea tech

Cainiao opens a low-cost US-Mexico logistics lane and ramps up tech investment in Japan and South Korea to fuel its global expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Williams AV launches Digi-Loop 104 hearing loop amplifier
Customer Experience

Williams AV launches Digi-Loop 104 hearing loop amplifier

Williams AV has launched the Digi-Loop 104, a cost-effective, easy-to-install hearing loop amplifier, enhancing accessibility for the hearing impaired.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Gartner finds 55% of organisations are using Generative AI
Customer Experience

Gartner finds 55% of organisations are using Generative AI

45% of organisations reported that they are in piloting mode with generative AI, and another 10% have put generative AI solutions into production.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
Oracle boosts customer experience with generative AI in Cloud CX platform
Unified Communications

Oracle boosts customer experience with generative AI in Cloud CX platform

Oracle adds generative AI capabilities to its Fusion Cloud Customer Experience platform to enhance customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023

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Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger
Fintech

Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger

Cash-heavy customers can now top up Varo accounts at more than 2,000 Kroger stores without paying the USD $4.95 retail service fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300
Unified Communications

Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300

Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Crypto

Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future

Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Firewalls

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know

Cheap, newly released web addresses are likely to give phishing gangs fresh cover as ICANN’s 2026 expansion rolls out over the coming months.

By Tom Thatcher • 9 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets
Fintech

Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets

Australian retail investors can now trade US, Hong Kong and China A-shares without brokerage fees, sharpening competition among app-based brokers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall
Supply Chain

Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall

Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Community wi-fi project targets 100 remote communities
Unified Communications

Community wi-fi project targets 100 remote communities

Community wi-fi project plans to connect 2,030 premises in 100 remote communities by 2030, backed by AUD $5 million and new low-cost devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches app with auto-invest tool
Fintech

Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches app with auto-invest tool

Selfwealth by Syfe relaunches its app in Australia with an auto-invest tool, helping 130,000 users make disciplined, scheduled investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India
Unified Communications

AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India

AONMeetings to launch browser-based video calls in India within two weeks, with local plans from INR ₹169 a month including webinars.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Australian manufacturers adopting ERP and MOM tech: Syspro
Supply Chain

Australian manufacturers adopting ERP and MOM tech: Syspro

The manufacturers are adopting ERP technologies and integrating MOM to enhance operational efficiencies, increase productivity and achieve cost optimisation.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023