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Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands
Digital Transformation

Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands

Flam secures USD $14 million to advance its app-less mixed reality platform, enabling brands like Google and Samsung to enhance consumer engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles
Digital Entertainment

VeVe & YG to launch final BLACKPINK digital collectibles

VeVe and YG Entertainment will release the final BLACKPINK digital collectibles on 18 May 2025, ahead of the band's reunion world tour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Wi-Fi 7 trials show doubled throughput & lower latency for firms
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 trials show doubled throughput & lower latency for firms

Wi-Fi 7 trials with AT&T, CommScope, and Intel show doubled throughput and reduced latency, enhancing enterprise connectivity and supporting next-gen applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins
Data Analytics

Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins

Safe Software unveils FME Data Virtualization and FME Realize, enhancing data integration and digital twin access for real-time decision-making on iOS devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech
Digital Transformation

Retailers boost performance with personalisation & new tech

Cloudinary's survey reveals 93% of retailers see up to 4x better results from personalisation, boosting online and in-store customer experiences globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
Cybersecurity

TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses

TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Blockchain

VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Personalised data & AI crucial for brands' future success
Data Analytics

Personalised data & AI crucial for brands' future success

Circana's new report reveals how brands can boost customer lifetime value through personalised commerce, leveraging data tech and predictive analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television
Smart Home

LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television

LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment
Digital Entertainment

VeVe unveils new BLACKPINK digital series with YG Entertainment

VeVe and YG Entertainment launch a new BLACKPINK digital collectibles series featuring AR tech, offering fans interactive 3D assets of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy
Digital Transformation

The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy

In the coming decade, AI and automation will transform IT careers, prioritising green tech and driving professionals towards pivotal roles in business strategy.

By Tim Flower • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
Unified Communications

TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training

TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech
Robotics

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils Private 5G solution with Celona tech

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled its Private 5G solution, powered by Celona, to enhance IoT connectivity in complex enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne
AR, VR & Metaverse

Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne

Binance has unveiled a fan-designed race helmet for F1 driver Pierre Gasly, showcased in a stunning mural by street artist Matt Adnate in Melbourne.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment
Unified Communications

WBA launches AFC platform for 6 GHz wi-Fi deployment

Wireless Broadband Alliance Services launches WBA Services AFC, enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band across the US via a cloud-based coordination platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers willing to pay more for connected experiences

Four in five Brits have used connected tech like QR codes and AR when shopping recently, with many willing to pay more for these experiences, says Merkle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Europeans wary as business leaders embrace frontier tech
Robotics

Europeans wary as business leaders embrace frontier tech

A study reveals a 29-point optimism gap between European business leaders and the public on emerging tech, highlighting trust and transparency issues.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025