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Babeltext aims to bring accessible AI to billions via messaging
Customer Experience

Babeltext aims to bring accessible AI to billions via messaging

Sydney-based Babeltext is expanding AI access to over 6.9 billion mobile users by enabling seamless, multilingual interactions via messaging apps and basic phones.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

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McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
Phishing

McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams

McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Enhanced customer experience platform with Zoom AI-powered innovations
Unified Communications

Enhanced customer experience platform with Zoom AI-powered innovations

Zoom launches innovative AI-powered customer service tools to enhance the customer experience and build meaningful relationships.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners
Digital Signage

Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners

Facebook has acquired another artificial intelligence startup, to help Messenger build a more elaborate virtual assistant for users...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service

AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.

By Alok Kulkarni • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
LogMeIn takes aim at CRM market with launch of Bold360
Customer Relationship Management

LogMeIn takes aim at CRM market with launch of Bold360

LogMeIn has unveiled Bold360, a customer engagement platform offering real-time, 360-degree views of contextual data.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
New Facebook Messenger games coming your way
Gaming

New Facebook Messenger games coming your way

Depending on what device you use and where you are located, there are now up to 50 games titles available on Messenger.

By Alex Crossan • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Robotics: Turning simple chats into dynamic engagements
Robotics

Robotics: Turning simple chats into dynamic engagements

20% of consumers prefer chat-based customer service, while 80% still want a live human typing on the other end.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Facebook continues the Snapchat cloning process with 'Messenger Day' update
Facebook

Facebook continues the Snapchat cloning process with 'Messenger Day' update

If it wasn't for the distinct lightning bolt icon on your phone, you'd almost mistake the new version of Facebook Messenger for a Snapchat clone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2017
Xero debuts new partner program & chatbot powered advisory directory
Unified Communications

Xero debuts new partner program & chatbot powered advisory directory

Xero launches its new partner program and advisory directory, connecting over 100,000 business advisors with small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Facebook Messenger finally hits the one billion user mark
Facebook

Facebook Messenger finally hits the one billion user mark

One billion people now use Messenger app to communicate every month, according to a company statement. A new emoji has been added to celebrate.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Shhhh Facebook messenger has a secret
Encryption

Shhhh Facebook messenger has a secret

Facebook Messenger is testing one-to-one secret conversations with end-to-end encryption, to provide additional privacy for sensitive information.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

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Aleph Group unifies global brands in strategic 'One Brand' initiative
Marketing Technologies

Aleph Group unifies global brands in strategic 'One Brand' initiative

Aleph Group solidifies its global presence, merging its diverse regional brands into its main brand in a strategic 'One Brand' initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Indian police implement TrueConf for training efficiency
Unified Communications

Indian police implement TrueConf for training efficiency

With video collaboration and built-in team messenger, the police facilitate online personnel training, briefings, and in-departmental communication.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Facebook celebrates the GIF's 30th anniversary with new features
Facebook

Facebook celebrates the GIF's 30th anniversary with new features

I'm sure you've posted a few GIFs in your time as their popularity has exploded along with the Meme - now they're 30 and Facebook is celebrating.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017