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Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
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 month
INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer
Data Analytics

INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Neumann launches spatial audio app for Apple Vision Pro at AUD $999
AR, VR & Metaverse

Neumann launches spatial audio app for Apple Vision Pro at AUD $999

Neumann launches Virtual Immersive Studio, a AUD $999 app for Apple Vision Pro enabling 3D audio mixing with gesture controls and spatial computing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements
Power / Energy

Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements

Apple has launched the M5 chip, boosting AI and graphics power with a 10-core GPU and 45% faster graphics than the M4 for new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
Wearables

Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI

Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wearables

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels
Wearables

Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology
EduTech

MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology

MHP and Innoactive unveil breakthrough XR Streaming technology, enhancing the delivery of 3D models to devices like Apple Vision Pro for industries including automotive.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
NVIDIA expands OpenUSD with new tools for industrial sectors
Robotics

NVIDIA expands OpenUSD with new tools for industrial sectors

NVIDIA upgrades its Universal Scene Description framework, extending its reach to robotics, industrial design, and engineering, heralding a new AI era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
NVIDIA unveils OpenUSD advancements with extensive impacts
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils OpenUSD advancements with extensive impacts

NVIDIA reveals groundbreaking OpenUSD advancements, pushing 3D data frameworks into robotics, industrial design, and engineering for next-gen AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils suite of tools to accelerate humanoid robotics

NVIDIA unveils new tools for humanoid robotics at SIGGRAPH 2024, aiming to revolutionise development workflows with AI-driven simulation and cloud computing services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe
EduTech

Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe

Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Blackmagic partners with Apple to launch groundbreaking camera
Apple

Blackmagic partners with Apple to launch groundbreaking camera

Blackmagic Design partners with Apple to unveil world's first camera system and editing software for Apple Immersive Video, revolutionising 3D film production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Apple reveals visionOS 2 upgrade for Vision Pro with new features
Application Programming Interface

Apple reveals visionOS 2 upgrade for Vision Pro with new features

Apple introduces visionOS 2 for Vision Pro, unveiling new spatial photos, enhanced productivity tools, and developer APIs in a major update just months after launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025