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CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Unified Communications

CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards
Gaming

Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Wearables

From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.

By Andrew Burnet • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES

LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026
Customer Experience

Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026

In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.

By Tal Lev-Ami • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Global hackathon champions private on-device personal AI apps
Edge Computing

Global hackathon champions private on-device personal AI apps

A global hackathon unites developers in London, Boston, and San Francisco to create private, offline personal AI apps running directly on devices, no cloud needed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices
Physical Security

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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

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Gen Z 'Returniture' trend piles pressure on UK retailers
Digital Transformation

Gen Z 'Returniture' trend piles pressure on UK retailers

Gen Z's 'Returniture' habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Alcatel-Lucent unveils rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points for outdoors
Network Infrastructure

Alcatel-Lucent unveils rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points for outdoors

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
How CPG brands can win customers through immersive packaging technology
Customer Experience

How CPG brands can win customers through immersive packaging technology

Immersive packaging tech lets CPG brands engage shoppers instantly, boosting trust and loyalty at the crucial moment they hold a product in hand.

By Kimming Yap • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Augmented reality guides USD $400m AI data centre build in US
DevOps

Augmented reality guides USD $400m AI data centre build in US

XYZ Reality uses augmented reality to oversee a USD $400m AI data centre build in North Dakota, enhancing precision and sustainability in construction.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology
EduTech

In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology

Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.

By Png Kim Meng • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AR platform boosts precision in North Dakota data centre build
DevOps

AR platform boosts precision in North Dakota data centre build

XYZ Reality partners with Applied Digital to deploy AR technology for precise construction of North Dakota's 400 MW Ellendale AI Factory data centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow
Digital Transformation

The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow

AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.

By Daniele Viappiani • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025