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Jabra study finds AI adds work & boosts collaboration

AI is adding tasks for most knowledge workers, while frequent users say it is also lifting collaboration and team connection.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Multi-factor authentication

HID joins FIDO Alliance board as passkey use grows

As organisations roll out passkeys beyond pilots, the alliance gains enterprise input on interoperability, recovery and lifecycle management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Private Cloud

Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI

The new device blends smart home controls, FaceTime and personalised apps, while its EU launch is blocked by Siri AI's regional limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

AI could help cleaners spot at-risk contracts early

Early warnings from routine site data could help cleaning firms intervene before service lapses turn into lost contracts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Construction

Australia needs more skilled workers. It also needs to stop wasting their time

Technicians are losing up to two hours a day to admin, squeezing capacity and worsening delays as labour shortages bite across essential industries.

By Andrew Wiltshire • 5 min read • Yesterday

Phishing

Memcyco updates PoSA to spot attacker devices earlier

Fraud teams can now flag suspicious devices before login, as PoSA v1.11 adds real-time risk scores to help stop account takeovers earlier.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers lead Europe in refund abuse, study finds

The practice is adding to retailers' costs and may push prices higher, with 37% of UK online shoppers admitting or considering refund abuse.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Gaming

D&AD awards four Black Pencils & tops agency rankings

Independent agencies strengthened their hold on D&AD's global rankings as the awards also highlighted work tackling insurance, beauty claims and gaming worlds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Semiconductors

Paris edges London to top Europe AI cities ranking

The French capital's stronger public backing and investment pipeline helped it finish just 0.2 points ahead of London in a new index.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

eCommerce

Merchants underestimate friendly fraud, Chargebacks911 says

Businesses risk wasting anti-fraud budgets, with a new report saying merchants may vastly undercount disputes caused by friendly fraud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Document Management

DocuWare launches AI-assisted document platform upgrade

The upgrade will let customers search, summarise and compare documents using a built-in AI assistant while keeping existing data and settings intact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Smart Home

Apple's expanded Home spread: HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K

The new hardware lineup gives Apple a bigger play in the smart home, with Siri AI, surround sound and accessories.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Westgate launches UK data centre strategy as demand grows

Rising cloud and AI demand is exposing builders to weather delays and overruns as Westgate seeks more UK data centre work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Interact launches Verify to model data centre decisions

Operators can now test hardware, consolidation and migration plans in minutes, as regulators intensify scrutiny of energy and water use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

BMW

AirConsole partners Zeekr for in-car gaming in Europe

Passengers in select Zeekr models will be able to play games on the infotainment screen using phones as controllers, as AirConsole expands into Geely's orbit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday