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Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list
Cartech

Tesla Model Y tops 2026 Drive Car of the Year list

Tesla's Model Y has been crowned 2026 Drive Car of the Year, lauded for sub-AUD $60,000 pricing and advanced self-driving tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026

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Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds
Data Protection

Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds

Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle
Internet of Things

Viasat demonstrates satellite voice in BMW vehicle

Drivers in remote areas could soon stay connected as satellite voice and messaging move into BMW's built-in infotainment system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding for enterprise developers
Private Cloud

Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding for enterprise developers

Enterprises can now deploy an autonomous coding agent that Cast AI says cuts token bills and tightens governance for developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding with production support
Software-as-a-Service

Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding with production support

Enterprises can now run the coding agent with tighter spending caps, data sovereignty controls and production support to curb AI development costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
KredosAi raises USD $7 million in Series A led by BMW
Software-as-a-Service

KredosAi raises USD $7 million in Series A led by BMW

Rising delinquencies are pushing enterprises to adopt AI collections tools, as BMW i Ventures backs KredosAi's USD $7 million Series A.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
SpeakUp launches Sienna Insights for compliance teams
Data Protection

SpeakUp launches Sienna Insights for compliance teams

Compliance teams can now query live case data in seconds as SpeakUp's new tool aims to cut manual reporting and investigation work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers
Software-as-a-Service

AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers

The move targets firms struggling to shift AI pilots into live systems, with AWS embedding engineers to speed deployment and cut reliance on consultants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Voices launches AI customer service voice platform
Customer Experience

Voices launches AI customer service voice platform

Enterprise contact centres are facing tougher scrutiny over AI voice quality and provenance, with Voices betting on consented talent and governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Jun 2026
Cast AI integrates MiniMax M3 into Kimchi Coding agent
Hybrid Cloud

Cast AI integrates MiniMax M3 into Kimchi Coding agent

Developers using Kimchi can now route tasks to MiniMax M3, cutting costs and keeping code inside controlled enterprise environments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model
Private Cloud

Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model

Businesses can now route coding jobs to a lower-cost open-weight model as Cast AI makes Kimchi Coding the first autonomous agent to offer MiniMax M3.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges
Data Protection

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges

AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Forrester predicts cautious surge in humanoid robots
Digital Transformation

Forrester predicts cautious surge in humanoid robots

Forrester sees humanoid robots shifting from trials to targeted deployment, promising efficiency gains but slowed by cost, complexity and risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal
Data Protection

Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal

The agreement deepens BMW Group's software push, with Verizon set to support embedded services and telematics across its US vehicle range.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026
Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles
Cartech

Tracker & UK police recover record £41.3m of stolen vehicles

Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts
Cartech

MotorEasy sees GAP claims rise as thefts drive payouts

Vehicle theft is widening shortfalls for drivers, with MotorEasy’s top GAP claims averaging GBP £27,995 after a 17.1% rise.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Hyundai develops robots for frontline firefighting action
Robotics

Hyundai develops robots for frontline firefighting action

With 1,802 firefighter casualties in a decade, the robots are meant to enter dangerous scenes first and cut risk for crews.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026