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Rodrigo elected first Asian woman to AI in education post

Her election strengthens Southeast Asia's voice in global AI-in-education research, as schools worldwide weigh training, infrastructure and equity concerns.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month

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Mobile Device Management

XREAL launches AURA Android XR glasses for workplaces

The tethered design could make hands-free workplace apps easier to deploy, with Google tying the device into Android Enterprise controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Apple widens Swift Student Challenge to all platforms

Students will be able to submit apps for Apple's phone, tablet, desktop, watch, TV and headset platforms in the 2027 challenge.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • 3 days ago

Sandisk

Sandisk named exclusive storage partner for Meta VR Glasses

Users will get official expansion options for Meta VR Glasses when Sandisk's microSD Express cards and USB-C drives arrive in spring 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

IT Department

Avatar Medical links 3D anatomy views to Epic at UHealth

Clinicians at UHealth can now open patient-specific 3D scans from Epic, reducing extra searches and data entry during consultations and surgery planning.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Wearables

Meta dominates AI glasses market as shipments surge 263%

The market's rapid expansion is fuelling privacy and cost concerns as display-less models make up 96% of shipments and Meta holds 94%.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

xReality Group posts record results as defence sales grow

Defence training demand helped lift annual revenue 43% to AUD $20 million, while xReality Group cut its net loss to AUD $0.1 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026

Wearables

Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032

Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Wearables

Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark

Snap is edging towards one billion monthly users as advertising and subscription sales help lift quarterly revenue 19% to USD $1.60 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Wearables

Global intelligent eyewear shipments jump 83% in Q1

Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

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Human Capital Management

YORD launches AI training platform for workplace simulations

Employers can now test staff in risky scenarios through VR or web-based AI roleplay, with YORD saying results come faster and stick better.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Robotics

Seven tech firms named Australian export finalists

The shortlist spans every mainland state plus Tasmania and the ACT, showing Australian tech exporters are winning overseas customers in niche markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Construction

PERI UK expands digital engineering for temporary works

Construction teams can now spot clashes earlier and plan safer installations as PERI UK adds BIM, 3D visualisation and XR tools to temporary works.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Viture launches Pro 2 XR glasses & dock in Australia

Australian gamers and streamers can now buy Viture's lighter XR glasses and dock, with prices starting at AUD $179 in major retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Generative AI

EMM4 makes live debut in Santiago with AI hybrid show

The debut tests whether a digital artist can build a following while keeping performers visible and AI in a supporting role.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026

Data Protection

HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia

Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2026