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Pocket FM taps OpenAI to power AI-native audio growth

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Pocket FM will bake OpenAI tools into its production stack, using generative AI to scale multilingual audio series for 300,000 creators.
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Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

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Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
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Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool

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Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.
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NZ start-up launches AI app for lifetime health records

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New Zealand start-up mA.I Health has launched an AI-powered app giving patients lifetime control of secure, shareable medical records.
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Synology updates Office Suite with advanced AI for private clouds

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Synology updates Office Suite with AI tools for private clouds, boosting productivity while ensuring data privacy and compliance for organisations.
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Translation sector shifts to specialist AI models for accuracy

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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The translation sector is shifting from broad large language models to smaller, specialised AI models that offer greater accuracy and efficiency in localisation.
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Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
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DeepL launches Clarify to enhance AI translation interactivity

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.
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Event organisers urged to improve translation impact metrics

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Research from Interprefy unveils that event organisers must better evaluate live translation services to enhance attendee engagement and facilitate decision-making.
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Skymel unveils adaptive AI deployment solution, Orchestrator

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Skymel has unveiled its Orchestrator Agent, a real-time adaptive AI solution set to revolutionise model delivery strategies for organisations.
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How to work with TechDay: A guide for PR Agencies

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Preparing your releases in a particular way will not only make our lives easier, but improve the chances of your lead being picked among the masses.
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Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.
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Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.
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Oracle launches first zettascale supercluster with NVIDIA tech

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Oracle unveils zettascale superclusters powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, delivering up to 2.4 zettaflops of AI compute. Launch slated for next year.
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Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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AI project to expand te reo Māori initiated by Microsoft

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Microsoft and Straker partner with Stuff to use AI for translating content into te reo Māori. Trailblazing tech supports language preservation and cultural practices.
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DeepL debuts enterprise AI to enhance ROI & data security

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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DeepL has launched DeepL for Enterprise, enhancing AI solutions for organisations with custom glossaries, security features, and up to 345% ROI.
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Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Dell Technologies unveils the Dell AI Factory to accelerate AI adoption and innovation, offering an extensive AI portfolio and robust ecosystem partnership.
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Interprefy to launch new AI-powered live translation tool for meetings

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Interprefy is set to launch Interprefy Now today, a revolutionary AI-powered translation tool for multilingual meetings, eliminating the need for AV equipment.