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Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it

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Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
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Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting

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Carsales has added AI Voice Search to its iOS app, letting Australians find cars by speaking natural phrases, with Android to follow soon.
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The new rules of digital identity in ANZ: KYC & AML trends for 2026

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Deepfakes, new biometrics rules and AI agents are rewriting digital identity, forcing ANZ firms to treat KYC as core infrastructure.
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Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

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Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
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AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
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Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
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ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
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LG unveils ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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LG unveils a 9mm ultra-thin true wireless OLED Wallpaper TV at CES 2026, touting brighter Hyper Radiant Colour and AI-enhanced visuals.
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LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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LG will debut its Micro RGB evo flagship at CES 2026, touting ultra-fine RGB LEDs, AI processing and full BT.2020 colour coverage.
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Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.
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Melbourne & Adelaide cold storage sites adopt Dematic Voice tech

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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A global cold storage provider is deploying Dematic Voice technology at its Melbourne and Adelaide sites to boost warehouse productivity and accuracy.
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One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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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.
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LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.
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LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.
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LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.
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Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.
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IWD 2025: Course-correcting AI for the women's perspective: An open letter to the Tech industry

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As AI increasingly shapes the future, a call for the tech sector to address gender bias emerges, demanding diverse voices in the datasets that train our models.
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Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
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LG unveils AI vision with Microsoft deal

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has unveiled its vision for AI in daily life, emphasising how Affectionate Intelligence transforms home, mobility, and commerce.
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Australian fintech RDC partners with major US bank M&T

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Rich Data Co secures its first US client with M&T Bank Corporation, integrating AI to enhance the bank's risk management and lending strategies.