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Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market
Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
Data Analytics

Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app

The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Proofpoint extends controls into Claude Enterprise
Data Protection

Proofpoint extends controls into Claude Enterprise

Organisations using AI assistants face growing compliance risk as Proofpoint folds Claude activity into existing data loss prevention and governance controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Global Stories

AI Assistant stories

Zoom launches ZoomMate AI tool for workplace tasks
Customer Relationship Management

Zoom launches ZoomMate AI tool for workplace tasks

The new service links meetings with enterprise systems, letting users trigger workflows and draft documents without switching apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with new controls
Enterprise Resource Planning

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.8 with new controls

Users can now dial up reasoning or speed in Claude, as Anthropic keeps Opus 4.8 at the same price and cuts fast-mode costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Cloudflare builds Town Lake data platform with Skipper
Data Protection

Cloudflare builds Town Lake data platform with Skipper

Billing now accounts for most usage of Cloudflare's new internal platform, as staff query live data through Trino-backed Town Lake and Skipper.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks
Software-as-a-Service

ExpressVPN hits 27 audits as privacy tools pass checks

Cure53 found no major flaws in ExpressVPN's email alias and identity monitoring tools, bolstering trust as privacy services face scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments
Generative AI

Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments

Schools and universities can now set assignment-level limits on AI feedback, as Turnitin aims to curb overreliance and protect academic standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
LogicMonitor launches AI-led IT operations preview
Digital Transformation

LogicMonitor launches AI-led IT operations preview

Enterprise IT teams could cut alert noise and speed incident response as LogicMonitor tests AI-led workflows with selected customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Devart adds AI assistant & PostgreSQL tools to dbForge
Enterprise Resource Planning

Devart adds AI assistant & PostgreSQL tools to dbForge

Database teams get stronger SQL assistance and PostgreSQL design tools, as dbForge 2026.1 adds AI-driven query help and visual editors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Ericsson builds SAP data fabric to scale AI across business
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson builds SAP data fabric to scale AI across business

Unified data governance is set to help Ericsson push AI beyond pilots, with more than 85,000 users already on SAP's Joule assistant.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Google launches Ask Advisor for ad campaign planning
Enterprise Resource Planning

Google launches Ask Advisor for ad campaign planning

The beta rollout could cut the time marketers spend juggling Google Ads and Analytics, while tying campaign decisions to shared data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
GitLab 19.0 adds secrets manager & AI workflow tools
Private Cloud

GitLab 19.0 adds secrets manager & AI workflow tools

The release gives security teams and developers new controls for credentials, merge requests and supply chain oversight as AI use grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

AI Assistant stories

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools
Software-as-a-Service

Motive expands UK platform with new AI fleet tools

UK fleet managers could cut collisions and manual admin as Motive adds AI cameras, automation and driver rewards to one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Galgotias students raise INR 3 crore for AI startup
Data Protection

Galgotias students raise INR 3 crore for AI startup

The funding will help Cybergenix Security expand its AI and cybersecurity platform as Indian universities push harder into student entrepreneurship.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India
Artificial Intelligence

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India

The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India
Wearables

Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India

More than 35,000 people have signed up for early access as the eyewear retailer moves into wearables with its AI-powered glasses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026