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Sunnyfield rolls out AI policy tool for frontline staff

The rollout could save about 1,500 frontline staff time by putting approved policies and procedures at their fingertips across Sunnyfield's services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Malware

TrendAI helps disrupt X.CPE botnet in 1.3m devices

Thousands of households were unknowingly used as residential proxies after preloaded malware infected Android TV boxes in 34,206 Australian devices.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Hadean wins AUD $15 million to scale hydrogen tech

The grant will fund a larger industrial demonstration of Hadean's waste-heat-driven electrolyser, aimed at cutting power use in hydrogen production.

By Mara Sugue • 6 min read • 2 days ago

OPPO

OPPO opens Australian pre-orders for Find X10 series

Australian buyers can now pre-order OPPO's new premium phones, with the Find X10 series priced from AUD $2,299 and camera kits bundled.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

Halter wins WA approval for virtual cattle fencing

The decision gives farmers in a 2.2 million-head cattle state access to collars and an app that replace shifting fences and save labour.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robot vacuum

Dreame & Luxury Escapes launch Maldives prize campaign

Australian shoppers can win a Maldives holiday worth up to AUD $20,000 as the brands push Dreame's beauty range beyond home appliances.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Buy Now Pay Later

PayPal launches Pay in 4 for in-store shopping in Australia

Shoppers at selected Australian retailers can now split eligible purchases into four interest-free payments through PayPal's first in-store Pay in 4 rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Experience

Australian retailers prioritise AI for customer growth

Costly customer acquisition is pushing Australian retailers to use AI for better retention and productivity as 2027 growth targets sharpen.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Buy Now Pay Later

Australian small businesses brace for Black Friday AI boost

Many Australian retailers will borrow or defer payments to fund Black Friday stock and staff as AI shopping tools loom over sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Home

Dreame launches pocket cake hair dryer in Australia

Travel-friendly styling is becoming a tougher sell as Dreame enters Australia's premium haircare market with a AUD $299 foldable dryer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Robotics

Manufacturing leads peers in AI-driven IT issue fixing

Manufacturers are ahead of other sectors in using AI to spot and fix IT problems before they disrupt operations, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

MUFG Retirement Solutions buys stake in InvestStream

The deal could help Australian super funds offer cheaper digital retirement guidance to members, with rollout targeted for early 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Australian stories

Malware

Ransomware attacks jump 23% as industrial firms hit

Industrial firms bore the brunt as ransomware incidents climbed 23% in the third quarter, with North America also hit hard.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Gaming

Flip-a-Tyrant! arrives on Android and iPhone debut

Players can now access a free, ad-free satire on Android as the one-person studio tests whether AI tools can help non-coders ship a game.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

YouTube

Australia's streaming subscriptions grow as ad plans rise

Cheaper ad-supported plans helped lift Australia's subscription entertainment market 5 per cent to 57.6 million services in the year to June 2026.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Relationship Management

The Power of Partnerships and Interoperability in Loyalty

Businesses need more interoperable loyalty systems as customer data, marketing and offers increasingly span multiple teams and vendors.

By Aaron Crowe • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Revolut hits USD $115 billion valuation after fundraising

The latest round gives the London-based fintech fresh backing as it pushes into new banking markets and reports rising profit and revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data centers

CyberPower launches rackmount UPS line with cloud monitoring

Australian businesses can now monitor critical servers and networking gear remotely, with six rackmount UPS models bundling cloud connectivity as standard.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago