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Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search

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Q4 adds AI-focused optimisation to investor relations sites, helping listed firms surface verified disclosures in answer engines like ChatGPT.
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Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief

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Canva snaps up Cavalry and MangoAI, boosting motion design tools and AI marketing, and names MangoAI's Nirmal Govind Chief Algorithms Officer.
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eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale

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eBPF report finds major cloud players cutting CPU, traffic costs and boosting security at scale, signalling a shift to kernel-level control.
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Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites

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Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
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Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Superson appoints Kaija Rossi and Lauri Vassinen to head Nordic hub as its Finland-built creative OS model expands across Europe and APAC.
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Attest unveils Compass AI co-pilot to speed up research

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Attest launches Compass, an AI co-pilot to help insight teams design surveys faster, surface key findings and craft stakeholder-ready stories.
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Sessions ranked 14th in UK's fastest-growing tech list

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Restaurant delivery platform Sessions hits 14th place in The Sunday Times 100 Tech list after three-year CAGR of 177.04%.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Coder.com unveils governance stack for AI coding agents

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Coder.com rolls out governance stack to bring AI coding agents into self-hosted dev setups, promising tighter security, control and visibility.
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Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.
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eBPF research shows kernel tech powering modern AI

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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New research from the eBPF Foundation finds kernel-level eBPF fast becoming a core platform layer for cloud, security and AI infrastructure.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to boost retail media targeting

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Ocado Ads partners with Epsilon to launch a retail media solution linking verified shopper data across TV, audio and online for better ad targeting.
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Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.
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Commvault launches Clumio for Iceberg on AWS to boost AI data security

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Commvault unveils Clumio for Apache Iceberg on AWS, offering air-gapped, Iceberg-aware backups to strengthen AI and analytics data lakehouse security.
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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Canva teams with Boku to boost payment options in Asia, Europe

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Canva teams up with Boku to offer localised payment methods across Asia and Europe, boosting access for users without credit cards.
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AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.
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Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.
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Amazon Prime tops list as most-cancelled subscription app

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Amazon Prime tops the list of most-cancelled subscription apps, with 578,000 monthly cancellation searches, surpassing Disney+ by nearly 45%.