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There are five distinct types of electric vehicles:
Volkswagen

There are five distinct types of electric vehicles:

EREVs are drawing fresh interest because they could help automakers lift EV sales by offering longer range and easier charging than PHEVs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

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Super Bowl study shows ad views don't equal recall
Marketing Technologies

Super Bowl study shows ad views don't equal recall

Super Bowl study finds top-watched ads often fail to boost brand recall, warning marketers against over-relying on completion rates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
RobCo raises USD $100m to scale Physical AI robotics
Digital Transformation

RobCo raises USD $100m to scale Physical AI robotics

RobCo secures USD $100m in Series C funding to scale its Physical AI industrial robots across the US and Europe and deepen factory autonomy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach
Digital Transformation

Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
KPIT boosts digital car tech with majority stake in N-Dream
Cartech

KPIT boosts digital car tech with majority stake in N-Dream

KPIT Technologies has taken nearly 90% ownership of Swiss firm N-Dream, expanding its reach in in-car gaming and digital vehicle experiences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Porsche brings in-car multiplayer gaming to Macan with AirConsole
Gaming

Porsche brings in-car multiplayer gaming to Macan with AirConsole

Porsche introduces multiplayer gaming in its new Macan, letting passengers play via smartphones on the infotainment system when parked or moving.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Audi & AirConsole launch in-car gaming for passengers on the move
Gaming

Audi & AirConsole launch in-car gaming for passengers on the move

Audi and AirConsole have launched an in-car gaming platform enabling passengers to play interactive games safely while the vehicle is in motion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 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
Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025
DevOps

Datadog opens registration for DASH conference in 2025

Datadog has opened registration for DASH 2025, its eighth annual conference set for 10-11 June in New York, featuring over 50 sessions on cutting-edge technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security
Supply Chain

Industrial blockchain revolutionising transparency & security

Blockchain technology is revolutionising the industrial sector by enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency. Companies like IBM and Power Ledger lead the way.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Sep 2024
Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience
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Volkswagen partners with AirConsole for in-car gaming experience

Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to integrate an in-car gaming platform across multiple models, launching in Europe by mid-September 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment
Cartech

Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment

Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

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Meshcloud joins CNCF to advance cloud-native platforms
Virtualisation

Meshcloud joins CNCF to advance cloud-native platforms

Meshcloud joins CNCF and The Linux Foundation to push open standards, cloud-native tooling and digital sovereignty for multi-cloud platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
DeltaApp wins four Silver Awards at London Design Awards 2025
Data Analytics

DeltaApp wins four Silver Awards at London Design Awards 2025

Bissantz & Company's DeltaApp won four Silver Awards at the London Design Awards 2025 for innovation and design in guided analytics and business intelligence UX.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Robosen debuts G1 Flagship Bumblebee in Australian market
Distributors

Robosen debuts G1 Flagship Bumblebee in Australian market

Amber Technology and Robosen Robotics unveil the Robosen G1 Flagship Bumblebee for Australia, a high-tech collectible robot priced from AUD $2,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises
Encryption

GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises

GitHub will launch its Enterprise Cloud data residency feature in the EU & soon in Australia, offering firms control over their code storage within the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024