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Yet most shoppers still cross-check AI suggestions on Google or review sites before buying, according to new research.
Businesses can now verify mobile numbers without SMS codes, reducing friction and exposure as regulators tighten rules on text-based authentication.
The open-source model is helping engineers compare digital designs before build-out, and in one Schneider Electric case it cut emissions by more than 40%.
The expanded deal has helped lift revenue 32% year on year as Supanova folds ticketing, marketing and event operations into one system.
The accreditation could help regulated firms in Asia Pacific choose a partner for deploying agentic AI on AWS with stronger governance and security.
The appointment reflects rising pressure on services firms to turn AI from pilot projects into measurable gains for clients and their own operations.
The shift towards AI-ready liquid cooling is prompting Castrol to target new-build data centres and costly retrofits across Asia Pacific.
Many firms are wasting AI spend by tackling the technology before defining the business problem, leaving CIOs to rethink old assumptions.
Hybrid workers will soon be able to effortlessly swap between calls and music without changing headsets, as Logitech's new model lands in October.
MacOS users can now be covered by Hexnode's XDR as the update aims to cut alert overload and speed up threat response for IT teams.
Sales teams will get AI meeting notes and CRM updates at no extra cost as Pipedrive expands Nova across Google Meet, Zoom and Teams.
Missed calls in specialist clinics could now be triaged by software, as the company expands beyond note-taking into reception work.
Prices from AUD $2,199 widen Dreame's push into Australia's premium robot vacuum segment, as the company targets harder-to-clean corners and furniture gaps.
Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.
Rising café prices are denting demand, with Australians buying 5.9% fewer coffees in 2025 even as the average cup cost climbed to AUD $5.83.
Australia's cyber jobs shortage is pushing employers to judge practical performance and incident readiness more than certificates and titles alone.
Most Australian office seekers now want private networks before signing leases, as cyber security shifts from IT issue to workplace priority.
Renters who rely on card rewards could soon lose that option as one major payments platform stops taking cards, prompting a new alternative.
Kiwi shoppers could soon be spared paywave fees, with support growing for a New Zealand ban after Australia's new rules took effect on Thursday.
Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.
