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CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data
Gaming

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data

CelcomDigi launches Hyper, Power and Power+ 5G prepaid passes in Malaysia with unlimited data, calls, hotspot and bundled streaming access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Travel stories

Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes
Software-as-a-Service

Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes

Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders

Motorola launches AI Assist Suites to cut admin and language delays for 911 call handlers and frontline officers, promising faster responses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC
Data Analytics

IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC

IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK
Digital Transformation

SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK

SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Principal media buying expands amid budget pressure
Marketing Technologies

Principal media buying expands amid budget pressure

Principal media buying surges as budget-squeezed marketers seek cheaper, outcome‑guaranteed deals despite rising transparency concerns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Dynatrace unveils agentic AI system for autonomous ops
DevOps

Dynatrace unveils agentic AI system for autonomous ops

Dynatrace launches an agentic AI operations layer to automate cloud and AI-native workloads, aiming for self-healing, autonomous observability.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up
Hyperscale

Schneider Electric powers new McLaren Racing tie-up

Schneider Electric signs as McLaren Racing's Official Energy Technology Partner across F1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and WEC programmes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies
Marketing Technologies

Britons set to spend GBP £2.39bn on Easter goodies

Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX
Unified Communications

AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX

AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
UK firms urged to co-create with China, not just export
Robotics

UK firms urged to co-create with China, not just export

UK firms told to embed in China as co-creators, not just exporters, with visa-free travel urged to unlock high-tech industrial ties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Older Britons drive surge in passion-led travel for 2026
YouGov

Older Britons drive surge in passion-led travel for 2026

Older Britons are set to power a 2026 travel boom as UK holidaymakers boost passion-led trips focused on history, food and nature.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
caravancampingsales unveils AI wildlife ad campaign
Marketing Technologies

caravancampingsales unveils AI wildlife ad campaign

Caravancampingsales unveils an AI-led summer ad push starring animated Aussie wildlife to lure family campers and young explorers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding
Health Technologies

Zoom Health urges overhaul of New Zealand pharmacy funding

Zoom Health is urging an overhaul of New Zealand's pharmacy funding as 12‑month prescriptions loom, warning closures and care gaps will grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Mangopay backs Club Employés in Europe benefits push
Crypto

Mangopay backs Club Employés in Europe benefits push

Mangopay partners with Club Employés to power multi-party employee benefits payments as the French platform accelerates its European expansion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026