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NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

EduTech

SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Event stories

Digital Entertainment

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones for audio creators at USD $99

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones at USD $99, designed for pros with balanced sound, comfort, noise isolation, and modular durability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Content Creation

RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features

RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Manufacturing

Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges

Object Edge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

EduTech

Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics

Research from Interprefy unveils that event organisers must better evaluate live translation services to enhance attendee engagement and facilitate decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

EduTech

AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

Live Group unveils Envoku for personalised engagement

Live Group has unveiled Envoku, an AI-driven platform aimed at revolutionising audience engagement and personalisation for businesses and event organisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

EduTech

Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta

Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

eCommerce

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Artificial Intelligence

British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics

British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Fintech

Advance.CBP unveils new Makati office & plans for credit access

ADVANCE.CBP opens new office in Makati, unveiling advanced credit scoring solutions to boost financial inclusion across the Philippines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Robotics

TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors

TechWorks has launched TechWorks-AI, a new initiative aimed at promoting AI and machine learning innovation across the UK's deep tech sectors from Bletchley Park.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Firewalls

UK cybersecurity budgets to rise by over 30% in 2025

Cybersecurity budgets in the UK are set to rise by 31% in 2025, significantly outpacing the global average of 15%, as organisations enhance their security frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Customer Experience

Salesforce event in Auckland highlights AI transformation

The Salesforce Agentforce World Tour in Auckland attracted over 1,300 attendees, showcasing the impact of autonomous AI agents on New Zealand businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024