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Format-3 wins Webby Award for The Pendragon Cycle site
Customer Experience

Format-3 wins Webby Award for The Pendragon Cycle site

Recognition could help the London studio win more entertainment clients after its immersive Pendragon Cycle site took a Webby Award.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Fake CAPTCHA pages trigger SMS fraud, Infoblox warns
Cybersecurity

Fake CAPTCHA pages trigger SMS fraud, Infoblox warns

The tactic is leaving carriers with revenue losses and customers with unexpected international text charges disguised as routine human checks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Firewalls

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

Businesses testing AI in infrastructure management may gain tighter control over network data, compliance checks and change planning through the new server.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Agentic era and the UI transition
Digital Transformation

Agentic era and the UI transition

AI agents are set to erode ad-funded web traffic, forcing businesses to pivot from screen-based funnels to metered API revenue.

By Ned Shawa • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users

Users can now track performance against targets and share AI-powered scorecards as Xero expands analytics tools to 4.6 million subscribers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.0 with API access

The update aims to make image generation more useful for work, with better text rendering and layout accuracy for business users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
DevOps

OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools

The update could help developers keep longer projects moving by letting Codex handle desktop tasks, browser work and persistent context.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense
Unified Communications

Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense

Travellers and finance teams can now move receipts and booking data into expense reports almost instantly, cutting manual reconciliation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers
Open source

Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers

Marketers may get more varied ideas as the Sydney-based firm widens access with free and paid tiers after relaunching its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

Patches have smoothed early launch issues, leaving a vast fantasy world and unruly combat that could make Crimson Desert a standout PC role-player.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Atlassian adds AI Remix & partner agents to Confluence
Data Analytics

Atlassian adds AI Remix & partner agents to Confluence

The new tools let teams turn Confluence pages into charts, prototypes and presentations without manual copying, cutting friction for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds
Customer Experience

Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds

Disabled shoppers face repeated barriers online, as retail sites log 27% more accessibility errors than the average website, a report says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

User Interface stories

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet
EduTech

Arena Animation marks 30 years with Bengaluru alumni meet

More than 100 former students gathered in Bengaluru as the training brand widened its push into original content and new production methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Software-as-a-Service

Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director

Customer delivery will be central as the British software firm scales its client operations after a 41% rise in new accounts last year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026