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Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
Unified Communications

Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation

TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Data Protection

Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026

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Selector raises USD $32m to boost AI observability push
DevOps

Selector raises USD $32m to boost AI observability push

Selector raises USD $32m at a USD $375m valuation to expand its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate global enterprise growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances
Storage

Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Indian ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' cages intruders
Physical Security

Indian ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' cages intruders

An Indian inventor has built a mechanical ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' that drops a ceiling grill to cage raiders until police arrive.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list
Internet of Things

Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list

Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range
Smart Home

Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range

Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS
Virtualisation

Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind
Data Protection

US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone
Data Analytics

Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

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Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South
Internet of Things

Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South

Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'
Data Protection

Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'

Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved 'shadow AI' to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Planys raises INR ₹100 crore, launches defence arm
Physical Security

Planys raises INR ₹100 crore, launches defence arm

Underwater robotics startup Planys raises INR ₹100 crore and launches defence arm Planys Ark to power global growth and military contracts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut
Smart Home

AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut

Beatbot launches its AI-powered AquaSense 2 Ultra pool-cleaning robot in Australia, featuring five cleaning modes and advanced AI for effortless pool maintenance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Oledcomm to deliver optical inter-satellite links for France 2030
Firewalls

Oledcomm to deliver optical inter-satellite links for France 2030

Oledcomm will develop a bidirectional optical inter-satellite link terminal under France 2030, enhancing high-speed data transmission for future satellite constellations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Confluent appoints Stephen Deasy as Chief Technology Officer
DevOps

Confluent appoints Stephen Deasy as Chief Technology Officer

Confluent has named Stephen Deasy as Chief Technology Officer to lead its data streaming platform's growth and AI-driven real-time intelligence efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025