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Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)

Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Milestone launches AI tools for security video teams
Data Protection

Milestone launches AI tools for security video teams

Milestone unveils AI tools to speed video review, cut false alerts and anonymise footage for security teams facing tighter privacy rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Archer achieves milestone in quantum transistor control & readout
Quantum Computing

Archer achieves milestone in quantum transistor control & readout

Archer has achieved electrical control and readout of its quantum single electron transistors, advancing towards a working carbon-based quantum qubit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth
Software-as-a-Service

Deel hits USD $1 billion run rate milestone amid rapid growth

Deel surpasses USD $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025, highlighting rapid growth and global expansion less than six years after launching in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base

Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Game review: MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X)

MotoGP 25 on Xbox Series X speeds up the series with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and new Arcade mode, balancing fun for rookies and experts alike.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
AMD & Dell unveil a new lineup of AI-powered PCs
Gaming

AMD & Dell unveil a new lineup of AI-powered PCs

AMD has unveiled a new range of processors in collaboration with Dell. These processors boost AI and gaming capabilities and feature advanced on-device tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops
Agricultural Technology

Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops

Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark
Gaming

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million monthly paying subscribers, marking a milestone for the company and the global anime industry, reflecting its growing appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD
Blockchain

Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD

Ripple partners start beta testing of Ripple USD stablecoin, eyeing a 2023 launch to enhance cross-border payments and drive innovation with DIFC support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million
Investment

AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million

AccountsIQ has secured a Series C investment of EURO €60 million from Axiom Equity to develop AI-powered products, expand its team, and enhance AI capabilities for its users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

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Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech
Unified Communications

Weebit Nano secures major deal with onsemi for ReRAM tech

Weebit Nano has struck a significant licensing deal with onsemi, integrating its ReRAM technology into the latter's Treo platform, marking a major milestone.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users
Social Media

Clapper hits milestone with 10 million monthly users

Clapper has crossed 10 million monthly active users, underscoring its rise as a preferred ad-free platform for creators and community engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
AI-powered video tech boosts Sunstone Systems' surveillance solutions
Surveillance

AI-powered video tech boosts Sunstone Systems' surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers' AI video compression tech, EdgeVis, will be integrated into Sunstone Systems' solar-powered surveillance solutions, enhancing performance for highway markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Unified Communications

Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Milton Keynes celebrates launch of tech-enhanced Corner Store
Generative AI

Milton Keynes celebrates launch of tech-enhanced Corner Store

Milton Keynes' Unity Place unveils The Corner Store, the first in the city with Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, enhancing retail with frictionless shopping.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024