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Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
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Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge

78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad

New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI business laptop combines ultra-light durability, a stunning 14-inch OLED display, AI-powered features, and up to 14 hours of battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
Gaming

Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia

Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation
Digital Transformation

Virgin Atlantic deepens TCS partnership for AI transformation

Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with Tata Consultancy for seven years to accelerate AI-led digital transformation across its core airline operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Ant International unveils Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for fintech AI
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Ant International unveils Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit for fintech AI

Ant International has launched the Alipay+ GenAI Cockpit, an AI platform to help fintech firms and super apps develop AI-driven financial services in Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
SAP Concur unveils AI-powered travel solution for ANZ markets
Data Analytics

SAP Concur unveils AI-powered travel solution for ANZ markets

SAP Concur launches an AI-powered travel solution for ANZ, streamlining corporate trips with automation, predictive costs, and sustainability insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform
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Travelopedia boosts global growth with new Ecommpay platform

Travelopedia partners with Ecommpay to enhance global growth through faster, flexible payment solutions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement
Customer Relationship Management

3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement

Conversational AI market valued at USD $5.8 billion in 2023 is set to reach USD $31.9 billion by 2028, revolutionising customer engagement across sectors.

By Andy O’Dower • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
Crypto

Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia

Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Game review: Monster Train 2 (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Train 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Monster Train 2 on Nintendo Switch offers challenging turn-based roguelike card battles with great graphics and addictive gameplay, rated 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26
Artificial Intelligence

How businesses can close out FY24–25 on solid footing and start strong in FY25–26

As FY24–25 ends, Australian businesses face increased ATO compliance checks on tax debts and deductions; automation and tighter controls are vital to start FY25–26 strong.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools
Physical Security

Genetec enhances Cloudrunner with advanced ALPR mapping tools

Genetec adds advanced mapping tools to AutoVu Cloudrunner, enhancing ALPR data analysis for law enforcement across US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: EPOS Adapt 660 perfect choice for modern professionals

The EPOS Adapt 660 USB-C offers modern professionals smart ANC, all-day comfort, and superb audio in a sleek, lightweight wireless headset ideal for work and play.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Emburse launches global partner community for expense management
Digital Transformation

Emburse launches global partner community for expense management

Emburse has unveiled a global partner community with 140 organisations to improve expense management for travel and finance professionals worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style
Generative AI

Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style

Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom
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SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom

SentBe is the first Korean fintech to win Singapore's Cross-border Remittance Licence amid rising demand from growing expatriate communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025