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Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
DevOps

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink

Embedded software teams will gain grounded AI support for code analysis and model debugging as MathWorks rolls out R2026a updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++
Cartech

HERE launches navigation on Autopilot for Level 2++

Automakers racing to deploy Level 2++ systems abroad need consistent road data, as unfamiliar layouts can still unsettle assisted driving.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference
Robotics

Quantum Computing launches NeuraWave for edge AI inference

Customers in telecoms, vehicles and healthcare could gain faster, lower-power AI processing as the photonic system moves to order.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn
Cartech

Automotive microcontroller market set to hit USD $15.1bn

More chips in connected and electric cars are set to lift demand for vehicle control systems to USD $15.1 billion by 2033.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
Data Protection

WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform

Clients could see local campaigns sharpened by traffic, weather and movement data as WPP folds Google Earth AI into its marketing platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
Data Protection

Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout

The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia
Unified Communications

Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

Field teams in Australia and New Zealand gain a new Copilot+ option as Getac adds an AMD-powered rugged tablet for harsh environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
Firewalls

Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend

Higher margins and a record dividend followed Tech Mahindra’s FY26 as deal wins jumped and profit rose despite a tough macro backdrop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Automotive stories

Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Data Protection

Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears

Despite widespread trust and security fears, 15% of Singapore consumers have used autonomous AI in the past six months, EY found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars
Cartech

Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars

Fewer Canadian startups attracted funding as late-stage deals swelled, with one USD $750 million Waabi round driving the quarter's total.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness
Data Protection

UK cyber survey shows stagnant breach preparedness

Phishing, supplier risks and weak staff training are still leaving UK firms exposed, experts warn after the latest government survey.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls
Ransomware

UK cyber survey exposes gaps in basic security controls

Only 5% of businesses follow Cyber Essentials, leaving many firms exposed to breaches and looming reporting rules, experts warn.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid
Unified Communications

Opus Technology wins B Corp status after three-year bid

The certification strengthens Opus Technology's appeal to buyers seeking independently verified ESG standards from IT suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
Data Protection

Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China

In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Wearables

Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars

Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike
Cartech

Volvo New Zealand boosts sales after pricing EV & PHEV alike

Price parity between its flagship SUVs helped Volvo New Zealand post a 67 per cent jump in first-quarter sales as EV demand firmed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs
Manufacturing

Aruba joins IDSA to boost data space access for SMEs

Managed data connectors could cut costs and technical hurdles for SMEs seeking access to Europe’s shared industrial data networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026