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Ecommpay launches AI chatbot for small business payments

It aims to cut support delays for merchants who lack in-house payments expertise, while escalating complex issues to human staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Large Language Models

UK retailers miss key AI shopping data, audit finds

The gaps could leave products invisible to AI shopping agents as they compare and recommend items, with 41% of retailers missing structured data.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Heathrow extends Adobe deal to boost AI travel search

The airport wants passengers to find accurate travel information more easily as AI search starts to replace traditional website visits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Artificial Intelligence

Writer's Toolbox launches handwriting feature for schools

Schools can now keep handwriting central while giving pupils digital feedback, as Writer's Toolbox adds an opt-in recognition tool.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Accessibility stories

Risk & Compliance

Why accessibility is becoming a bigger part of the video experience

Growing regulatory pressure and wider audience needs are pushing organisations to build accessibility into video workflows from the outset.

By Facundo Alvarez Morales • 4 min read • Today

Gaming

Game review: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)

Motion controls return on Switch 2 with 12 sports and a single-player climb to number one, though some modes need extra Joy-Con 2s.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Today

Government

Nexer Digital hires six to boost public sector team

The additions will help the agency deliver more public sector work, including Defra programmes that need stronger service design, research and accessibility.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Cities

Nvidia's AI tools drive smart city pilots across Europe

Cities from Liverpool to Gothenburg are using Nvidia's AI tools to cut admin time, improve safety and lower operating costs in public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Headsets

Wordly adds silent theatre audio streaming for events

Exhibitors can now stream presentation audio to attendees' phones, reducing the need for headsets and making noisy show-floor demos easier to follow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Document Management

DocuWare launches AI-assisted document platform upgrade

The upgrade will let customers search, summarise and compare documents using a built-in AI assistant while keeping existing data and settings intact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Generative AI

Samsung names seven young Kiwi innovators in prize haul

The competition's $24,000 prize pool was split among projects tackling communication, education, accessibility and environmental problems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Wellington Regional Council

'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters

Passengers face a month of rail disruption this summer, with only 44% of Wairarapa Line services running on time in August.

By Emily Ireland • 3 min read • This month

Local Government

Pressure brings public toilet relief to Featherston

Frustration over a lack of facilities has forced South Wairarapa District Council to install temporary loos in Featherston during an upgrade worth $308,000.

By Emily Ireland • 2 min read • This month