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UK launches GBP £500m sovereign AI fund amid doubts
Data Protection

UK launches GBP £500m sovereign AI fund amid doubts

The plan could deepen UK firms’ dependence on overseas AI providers unless ministers also spur wider enterprise adoption and infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
Unified Communications

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues

Its technology is already in more than 200 commercial satellites, as the Southampton firm broadens 5G non-terrestrial networks and standards work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

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Chinese stories

PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
Agricultural Technology

PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts

The shift could see startup tools reach PepsiCo's operations faster, as the group narrows its APAC scheme to suppliers ready for rollout.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
Unified Communications

HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0

Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
Network Infrastructure

UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league

British households pay less than many Western peers for fixed-line broadband, with the UK placed 70th in a 214-country price league.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Moloco launches performance CTV ads for app marketers
Marketing Technologies

Moloco launches performance CTV ads for app marketers

App marketers can now measure television buys against installs in real time, as connected TV ad spend approaches USD $45 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders
Robotics

Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders

Australian startups will get direct access to Chinese tech giants, with a Zhejiang trade mission including Alibaba, Unitree Robotics and Geely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
Data Analytics

SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners

Partners across consulting, cloud and distribution were rewarded for helping SAS expand customer reach and adopt its Viya data and AI platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds
Digital Transformation

Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds

Consumer goods groups could speed products into stores as the consultancy tie-up links operating changes to live sales data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
Semiconductors

US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Loftware launches Connect for global supply chains
Manufacturing

Loftware launches Connect for global supply chains

Mislabelled shipments, compliance fines and production delays are the risks Loftware Connect aims to cut across fragmented supplier networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific
Hybrid Cloud

Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific

Many Asia-Pacific firms are seeing AI efforts stalled by rigid systems, with failed modernisation programmes driving higher costs and risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Robotics

Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme

Investors in Betashares’ robotics fund will get broader exposure, with 20 new holdings, China A-shares and a humanoid theme added.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

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HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls
Unified Communications

HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls

Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom
Physical Security

Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom

Despite a population surge, Canada’s patent count barely moved in 2024, underscoring a widening gap between research and domestic investment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets
Fintech

Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets

Australian retail investors can now trade US, Hong Kong and China A-shares without brokerage fees, sharpening competition among app-based brokers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026