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Blockscout launches Merits Program to gamify blockchain
Blockchain

Blockscout launches Merits Program to gamify blockchain

Blockscout has launched its Merits Program, a gamified initiative to enhance blockchain navigation skills, rewarding users with NFT badges for achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

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Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems
EduTech

Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search
Emergency services

Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search

Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Large Language Models

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
NVIDIA & Orbbec partner to advance robotics vision technology
NVIDIA

NVIDIA & Orbbec partner to advance robotics vision technology

NVIDIA and Orbbec's collaboration at Computex is set to revolutionise AMRs with integrated advanced 3D cameras, elevating AI-driven robot vision capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience
Global Positioning System

VIAVI launches SecurePNT 6200 to enhance global infrastructure resilience

VIAVI ups global infrastructure resilience with the launch of SecurePNT 6200, a robust timing clock solution offering comprehensive positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) assurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience
Customer Experience

Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience

Keeper Security bolsters its cybersecurity platform with enhanced user interface, launches new, user-friendly onboarding experience guided by a Quick Start Checklist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Digital Transformation

Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking

Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Discord's mobile app evolution: New features for superior user experience
Gaming

Discord's mobile app evolution: New features for superior user experience

Discord's mobile app undergoes a significant revamp, debuting a slick look, additional customisation options and features to enhance users' on-the-move chat experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
NTT unveils the world's first battery-free drone nav system
Drones

NTT unveils the world's first battery-free drone nav system

Global telecom giant NTT has unveiled the world's first drone navigation system using battery-free RFID tags, solving present navigational limitations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
GitHub appoints Inbal Shani as new Chief Product Officer
Application Performance Monitoring

GitHub appoints Inbal Shani as new Chief Product Officer

GitHub has appointed Inbal Shani as their new Chief Product Officer, focusing on enhancing developer experience and productivity.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Accenture provides the key to navigating the metaverse
Quantum Computing

Accenture provides the key to navigating the metaverse

The metaverse is expanding rapidly and Accenture's latest report highlights key points for companies to find success in this emerging climate.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos
Cartech

BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos

BlackBerry showcases new updates and demos, including the integration of BlackBerry IVY with partner technologies, at CES 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022

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Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high
Generative AI

Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high

A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit
Unified Communications

NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit

The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Herenga ā Nuku launches offline topographic maps for Pocket Maps
Maps

Herenga ā Nuku launches offline topographic maps for Pocket Maps

Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa unveils a new topographic basemap for its Pocket Maps app, combining offline access and detailed terrain info to aid outdoor enthusiasts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way
EduTech

More Australians turning to mobile banking, Westpac leading the way

More Aussies use mobile banking with Westpac's app hailed as top-notch in Forrester's review, a first time feat.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023