User experience (UX) stories - Page 16

FriendWe, a new NZ platform, offers a map to foster real-world social connections by showing where others are open to meeting, prioritising privacy and safety.

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.

OpenAI has introduced a group chat feature in ChatGPT for up to 20 users, enabling shared collaboration in New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking models in ChatGPT, enhancing accuracy, personalisation and adaptive reasoning for users.

Artificial intelligence is transforming travel and expense management, helping businesses cut costs, reduce admin, and improve financial decisions seamlessly.

Appian launches AI agents and Composer tools to embed AI in workflows, boosting legacy app modernisation and operational automation in enterprises.

MojoTip teams up with Ecommpay to offer real-time digital tipping and instant payouts, boosting cashless tipping across Europe and beyond.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has adopted Workday HCM to unify workforce management, streamline payroll, and enhance operations for staff and volunteers nationwide.

OPPO's Find X9 Pro flagship, with a 200MP Hasselblad lens, 7500mAh battery, and 6.78-inch 3600-nit AMOLED display, redefines premium smartphones.

Canva launched its AI-powered Creative Operating System, uniting design, collaboration and marketing tools, while offering its professional Affinity suite free to all users.

Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking the second consecutive year of recognition.

Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.

Media firms lose up to USD $2 million per hour during digital outages, with events lasting about 40 minutes impacting revenue and subscriber loyalty.

Adobe launches a beta AI Assistant in Adobe Express, enabling users to create and edit content conversationally, simplifying design for all skill levels.

Pentest People launches GuardNest, a redesigned cybersecurity platform enhancing usability, workflows, and accessibility for efficient vulnerability management.

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

Amplitude launches its Model Context Protocol server and opens beta for AI Agents, enabling seamless access to behavioural data via natural language queries.

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.

Tanium launches Ask Agent, an AI feature automating IT and security tasks via natural language, boosting efficiency in enterprises including healthcare and real estate.