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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
EduTech

NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo

New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings
Fintech

Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings

A broader spread of AI and software hiring has pushed Seattle to the top of Karat's 2026 engineering talent list, ahead of Amsterdam and San Francisco.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Spacelift unveils AI layer to speed cloud infrastructure
Virtualisation

Spacelift unveils AI layer to speed cloud infrastructure

Spacelift debuts an AI-powered natural-language layer to accelerate cloud infrastructure work while preserving existing IaC and GitOps flows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends
Gaming

Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends

Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication
Unified Communications

Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication

Google launches Beam, an AI-powered 3D video platform enhancing remote calls with realistic visuals and near real-time translation, no special glasses needed.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
eLearning

SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Commvault to acquire Clumio to boost AWS data protection
Data Protection

Commvault to acquire Clumio to boost AWS data protection

Commvault plans to acquire Clumio to boost cyber resilience and enhance cloud data protection within AWS. The deal, set for October 2024, aims to expand Commvault's SaaS offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Android App Review: Duolingo
Gaming

Android App Review: Duolingo

Duolingo's free app gamifies language learning, offering bitesize lessons in European languages, making it fun yet educational.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2014