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Lime rolls out shared e-scooters & e-bikes in Wellington

Lime launches shared e-scooters in Wellington ahead of next month's LimeBike debut, promising affordable, low-carbon urban travel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Students stories

Gaming

Jazz urges stronger IP safeguards amid AI data leaks

Jazz and Aptech call for stronger IP safeguards as AI and video-first content increase exposure risks and reshape digital creation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

SkoolBooks rolls out across New Zealand and Australia, offering schools a classroom platform with local data hosting and real-time parent engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Liner launches Figure Generator for academic research

Liner adds Figure Generator to Scholar platform as Chief Executive Officer Luke Kim says researchers can now turn evidence into visuals in one workflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ

Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform

Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use

Turnitin report finds educators are pushing for assignment-specific AI rules as schools shift from detection to classroom integration and disclosure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support

Adobe adds free AI study hub in Acrobat with quizzes, audio revision and group tools as it targets students for exam and career prep.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Adobe adds conversational AI tools to Photoshop, Firefly

Adobe is baking chat-style AI assistants into Photoshop and Firefly, letting users edit and generate images simply by describing changes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Displays

Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus

Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Students stories

Semiconductors

Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push

Microsoft commits AUD $25 billion to expand Australian AI and cloud capacity, as it teams with Canberra on cyber defence and skills training.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Storage

What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026

Laptop buyers face a trickier 2026 market as processors, battery life, portability and build quality all shape the best choice for different users.

By Chirag Solanki • 6 min read • Last month

Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

AI Engineer to stage first Asia edition in Singapore, backed by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Cursor and Vercel as demand tops 2,000 attendees.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

Microsoft pledges USD $5.5 billion for Singapore AI

Microsoft to invest USD $5.5 billion in Singapore as it expands AI infrastructure and free training for students, teachers and nonprofit leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

EduTech

CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce

CyberPath launches national consultation as Kate Jones takes the chair, aiming to define career pathways and standards for Australia's cyber workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises

India tablet market shrinks 21.7% in 2025 as commercial orders slump, while consumer demand and detachable devices help lift fourth-quarter shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026