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Semiconductor wafer fab glowing microchip cleanroom memory deal growth

Weebit Nano hits ReRAM goals, signs major chip deals

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Weebit Nano hits 2025 ReRAM targets, clinching onsemi and Texas Instruments deals and DB HiTek qualification as it eyes 2026 growth.
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Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
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Watchdog backs copyright licensing for Australian AI

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Australia's Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.
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REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.
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White & Case rolls out Legora AI platform worldwide

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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White & Case selects Legora as a strategic AI partner, rolling out its platform to lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries worldwide.
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Agentic AI to transform APAC retail supply chains by 2026

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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APAC retailers are rapidly adopting Agentic AI to tackle mounting supply-chain volatility and tighten inventory control by 2026.
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Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.
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Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
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Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.
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Generative AI search lifts mobile gaming ad opportunity

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.
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A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.
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iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
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Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
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Yahoo rolls out Agentic AI tools across global DSP

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Yahoo embeds Agentic AI across its global DSP, letting advertisers plug in their own models to automate planning, buying and optimisation.
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Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
Soti tips ai automation to transform aussie mobility

SOTI tips AI & automation to transform Aussie mobility

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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SOTI predicts AI, automation and on-device intelligence will overhaul how Australian retailers, logistics and healthcare manage mobility by 2026.
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Snowflake brings Google Gemini 3 AI models to Cortex

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Snowflake will run Google's Gemini 3 AI models natively in Cortex, keeping enterprise data in-platform while deepening Google Cloud ties.
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Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.
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Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.