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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Gaming

ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES
Encryption

LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES

LG unveils a 9mm ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES 2026, touting brighter Hyper Radiant Colour and AI-enhanced visuals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES
Biometrics

LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES

LG will debut its Micro RGB evo flagship at CES 2026, touting ultra-fine RGB LEDs, AI processing and full BT.2020 colour coverage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Dec 2025
Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026
Digital Transformation

Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026

Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant
Digital Transformation

One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia
Biometrics

LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia

LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Biometrics

Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords

Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?
Digital Transformation

The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

By Dvir Hoffman • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Course-correcting AI for the women's perspective: An open letter to the Tech industry
Biometrics

IWD 2025: Course-correcting AI for the women's perspective: An open letter to the Tech industry

As AI increasingly shapes the future, a call for the tech sector to address gender bias emerges, demanding diverse voices in the datasets that train our models.

By Lauren Crystal • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
Biometrics

Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Data Protection

Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant

Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
LG unveils AI vision with Microsoft deal
Biometrics

LG unveils AI vision with Microsoft deal

LG Electronics has unveiled its vision for AI in daily life, emphasising how Affectionate Intelligence transforms home, mobility, and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Voice recognition stories

Melbourne & Adelaide cold storage sites adopt Dematic Voice tech
Biometrics

Melbourne & Adelaide cold storage sites adopt Dematic Voice tech

A global cold storage provider is deploying Dematic Voice technology at its Melbourne and Adelaide sites to boost warehouse productivity and accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Altan secures USD $2.5m for AI agents that build software from ideas
Biometrics

Altan secures USD $2.5m for AI agents that build software from ideas

Altan raised USD $2.5m in funding to launch an AI platform where users describe ideas and autonomous agents build and run software independently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Krutrim partners with Cloudera to power Ola's AI data lakes
Data Analytics

Krutrim partners with Cloudera to power Ola's AI data lakes

Krutrim has partnered with Cloudera to power Ola's AI data lakes on Krutrim Cloud, enhancing Indian enterprises' data analytics and AI capabilities securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti
Biometrics

Krutrim unveils India's first agentic AI assistant - Kruti

Krutrim unveils Kruti, India's first agentic AI assistant, launching on 12 June to perform tasks in 11+ Indian languages across Ola ecosystem and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
Biometrics

LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED

LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025