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Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access

Non-Prime users will face an AUD $29.99 monthly fee once Amazon's upgraded voice assistant moves beyond Early Access in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

Amazon backs Coxs River restoration for Sydney water

The work is expected to boost Sydney's drinking water supply by nearly 400 million litres a year while helping curb erosion and pollution.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Robotics

Midea rises to highest Fortune Global 500 rank yet

Rising overseas sales and profit have lifted the home appliance maker to No. 231 on the Fortune Global 500, its best showing yet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Echovane raises USD $1 million to speed market research

The fresh capital will help the San Francisco startup expand AI agent infrastructure as brands seek faster access to hard-to-reach participants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Data Protection

Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia

A larger share of Australasian households will now find Reolink's security cameras and doorbells at Bunnings' 195 stores, including 178 in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Linux Foundation seeks AI security incident sharing rules

A proposed framework could help firms share AI security failures confidentially, as concern grows over agentic systems that act across corporate tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure

Tighter e-invoicing and reporting rules are boosting demand for Vertex's tax software as it beefs up its senior team and AI push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Samsung

AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung foldable owners now have a slimmer protection option as AULUMU targets heat, grip and magnetic accessory support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

Oracle launches private interconnect for AWS in multicloud

Firms running mixed cloud estates can now link Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS privately, without building bespoke networking links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters

Demand for AI and core cloud services is boosting Amazon's key profit engine, with AWS growth accelerating to a 36.7% annual pace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Semiconductors

Amazon's custom silicon hits USD $25 billion run rate

Amazon Web Services' in-house chips are now a major profit centre as AI demand drives cloud providers to cut costs and secure supply.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Amazon retail growth boosted by grocery & AI shopping

Amazon reported growth across retail, grocery, pharmacy and AI shopping as it expanded product selection and accelerated delivery speeds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Marketing Technologies

Pattern adds ChatGPT ads to its marketing platform

Brands will be able to buy placements in ChatGPT through Pattern, as shopping discovery moves from search engines towards AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Juspay teams with Recurly on subscription payments

Subscription merchants could gain faster access to local payment methods as Recurly taps Juspay's Hyperswitch for more than 300 providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Software-as-a-Service

Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says

Rising token-based charges and compliance risks are forcing firms to monitor AI agents more closely, Fusion5's chief executive says.

By RNZ • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Mosey launches app that narrates local history walks

The Cardiff startup's paid app could broaden guided walks beyond major tourist sites, with live audio that follows users anywhere on a data connection.

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

eCommerce

XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation

Steadier footage and quicker sharing are the pitch, as XTU's new model goes on sale with 4K video, AI noise reduction and live streaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Supply Chain

JD.com's Joybuy expands in UK amid subsidy scrutiny

Regulatory concerns are mounting as Joybuy's rapid UK rollout puts pressure on rivals with same-day delivery and a cheaper subscription than Amazon Prime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week