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NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.

Malaysia streams 5G XR-assisted live surgery worldwide, linking UMMC doctors with global experts and students in real time for training.

The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

AI, IoT and automation are transforming cold chain logistics as stricter rules, pharma growth and online groceries drive rapid change.

AI is becoming shipping’s co-pilot, reshaping how fleets are designed, built and run as maritime competitiveness enters a new digital era.

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

CIMPOR’s new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival’s top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia’s growing immersive media scene.

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.

Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.

LG will debut its ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.

In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.

Gen Z’s ‘Returniture’ habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.

A global hackathon unites developers in London, Boston, and San Francisco to create private, offline personal AI apps running directly on devices, no cloud needed.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

Immersive packaging tech lets CPG brands engage shoppers instantly, boosting trust and loyalty at the crucial moment they hold a product in hand.