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Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.
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Litera brings AI-powered Litera One workflows to iOS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Litera debuts Litera One Mobile for iOS, bringing AI agent Lito and synced drafting, review and knowledge tools to lawyers on the move.
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flydubai taps Amperity to drive data-led retail shift

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.
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Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
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One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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One NZ is beginning a phased shutdown of its 3G network in Dunedin from tomorrow, reallocating spectrum to boost 4G and 5G services.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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Atlassian Williams F1 secures global ops with KeeperPAM

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Atlassian Williams F1 adopts KeeperPAM to lock down privileged access and remote connections across its fast-moving global operations.
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Tesla shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only model

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Tesla will scrap its USD $8,000 Full Self-Driving buy-out from 14 February, shifting the driver-assist system to USD $99-a-month only.
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Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.
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Eagle Eye unveils AI tool for real-time retail offers

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Eagle Eye has launched an AI-powered Personalised Promotions tool to deliver real-time, individual retail offers at massive scale.
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Cloudbeds tops HotelTechAwards for hotel software win

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Cloudbeds wins top Hotel Management Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, plus finalist spots, culture ranking and hotelier-choice honours.
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Emburse launches AI tool to automate global tax checks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Emburse unveils AI-powered Invoice Tax Validation to automate e-invoicing compliance as real-time tax checks spread across 90+ countries.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
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Adobe sees surge in AI-driven traffic & conversions

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Adobe says generative AI referrals to retailers jumped nearly 700% over the 2025 holidays, driving longer visits and stronger conversions.
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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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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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Talkdesk unveils new AI tools for retail & consumer goods

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Talkdesk unveils Commerce Orchestration and Consumer Goods Experience Cloud to coordinate AI-driven retail journeys end to end.
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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.