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Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model
Generative AI

Google unveils Gemini Spark agent & Omni video model

Growth to more than 900 million monthly users underscores Google's push to make Gemini a persistent AI assistant, not just a chatbot.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini
Personalisation

Google unveils new AI tools across Workspace & Gemini

Users will be able to draft emails, edit images and summon an AI agent as Google broadens paid access across Workspace and Gemini.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google expands AI Studio with Android & cloud tools
Digital Transformation

Google expands AI Studio with Android & cloud tools

Developers can now move from prototype to deployment more easily, with free Google Cloud hosting for first-time users and Android app support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist
Personalisation

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google overhauls Search with new AI-powered interface
Data Protection

Google overhauls Search with new AI-powered interface

Search is becoming more task-focused as Google rolls out AI tools that can track topics, book services and use personal data.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google unveils Gemini AI push across Search & apps
Data centers

Google unveils Gemini AI push across Search & apps

Search users will get background AI agents and custom layouts as Google broadens Gemini across its apps, YouTube and Workspace.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback
Digital Transformation

Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback

The redesign aims to cut friction for broadcasters and publishers, as more than 100 customers asked for a simpler interface for daily video work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps
iOS

Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps

Users can now see how stale each radar reading is at specific map points, exposing delays that often run eight to 15 minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
DocuWare unveils AI assistant & new interface refresh
Document Management

DocuWare unveils AI assistant & new interface refresh

Customers will soon get easier document searches and accessibility upgrades as DocuWare rolls out its AI assistant and redesigned interface through 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool
Digital Transformation

WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool

Enterprise teams in banking, retail and government are testing WaveMaker's AI tool as it promises faster builds without sacrificing control or compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
TechDay unveils major redesign across global network
Marketing Technologies

TechDay unveils major redesign across global network

The overhaul aims to help readers find regional tech coverage more easily as AI and search reshape how news is discovered.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • This month
Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response
Firewalls

Tanium launches Atlas to speed IT & security response

Rising attack speeds are forcing stretched IT teams to act faster, as Tanium says its new system can turn one operator into many.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ
Hyperscale

Homhero names ex-Shopify executive Wilkowski as CTO in ANZ

Homhero’s expansion across Australia and New Zealand will hinge on new technical leadership as it seeks to keep its platform stable for thousands of listings.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Software-as-a-Service

Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go

Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last month
Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices
Robotic Process Automation

Logitech expands MX software tools across more devices

Existing MX users can now move between computers faster, as Logitech widens shortcut and app controls across its premium peripherals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
Digital Transformation

NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers

Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store
Robotics

Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store

Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Paytronix launches Rewards Hub for loyalty customers
DevOps

Paytronix launches Rewards Hub for loyalty customers

Existing loyalty customers can now change reward rules in hours, as the revamped platform adds self-service tools and live performance data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month