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Google unveils Flow AI tool to empower filmmakers & storytellers
Generative AI

Google unveils Flow AI tool to empower filmmakers & storytellers

Google launches Flow, an AI tool designed to help filmmakers craft cinematic scenes using generative AI models Veo, Imagen, and Gemini.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Artificial Intelligence

Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils expanded AI search features with Gemini upgrade

Google expands its AI search in the US with Gemini upgrade, adding advanced features like AI Mode, Deep Search, and live visual interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
Crypto

Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record

Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers
Data Analytics

Google launches AI-powered advertising upgrades for marketers

Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services
Software-as-a-Service

Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services

Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI
Generative AI

Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI

Biostate AI has raised USD $12 million to enhance AI tech for predicting disease progression using RNA sequencing, aiming to advance personalised medicine globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads
Marketing Technologies

Vistar & Spotzi team up to streamline cross-border OOH ads

Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost
Marketing Technologies

Global survey finds marketers see gTLDs as branding boost

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
Digital Transformation

Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
Crypto

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition
Software-as-a-Service

Tammy Hahn appointed Senior VP of Product at Ignition

Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise
Customer Experience

Consumer frustration, poor digital experiences on the rise

91% of consumers faced frustrating digital issues last year, leading to revenue loss and loyalty decline, says Conviva's 2025 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
Software-as-a-Service

Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes

Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth
Artificial Intelligence

Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth

Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
Software-as-a-Service

Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management

Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Vicky Larmour named engineering VP as Plextek sharpens focus
DevOps

Vicky Larmour named engineering VP as Plextek sharpens focus

Plextek appoints Vicky Larmour as Senior VP of Engineering, bringing 30 years' expertise to lead its multidisciplinary engineering team and strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

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