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The future of AI Is small: Why the next breakthrough lies in smarter, not bigger systems
Digital Transformation

The future of AI Is small: Why the next breakthrough lies in smarter, not bigger systems

The future of AI lies in smaller, specialised systems designed to improve business workflows, emphasising practicality over sheer scale and complexity.

By Komy A • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Re-examining home karaoke: Culture, practice, and changing expectations
Digital Entertainment

Re-examining home karaoke: Culture, practice, and changing expectations

Home karaoke in Malaysia is evolving beyond hardware, focusing on culture, personal expression, and the blend of singing, learning, and sharing in daily life.

By Tai Wah Lim • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Building mental scaffolding: Why AI makes subject knowledge more critical, not less
Artificial Intelligence

Building mental scaffolding: Why AI makes subject knowledge more critical, not less

AI in classrooms prompts debate on the need for deep subject knowledge, as teachers and students question learning versus easy information access.

By Chris Wiggin • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook
Data Protection

AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.

By Colin Baines • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
The rise of Agentic AI: Why procurement needs intelligence, not more dashboards
Data Analytics

The rise of Agentic AI: Why procurement needs intelligence, not more dashboards

Procurement teams face rising risks and data overload; agentic AI, like Agent Bob, offers instant intelligence beyond static dashboards to boost strategic decisions.

By George Hannaford • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Bitcoin's adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries
Crypto

Bitcoin's adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries

Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.

By James Coombes • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial
Digital Transformation

In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial

Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.

By Zhuang Qiang Bok • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye
LinkedIn

The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them
Marketing Technologies

Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

By Mellissah Smith • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
Agricultural Technology

How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.

By Hiran Daluwatta • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

The best of both worlds: Managing AKS, EKS & GKE with Rancher
Virtualisation

The best of both worlds: Managing AKS, EKS & GKE with Rancher

Rancher offers a unified platform to manage AKS, EKS and GKE, blending control and convenience for seamless hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes operations.

By Behrouz Hassanbeygi • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities
Unified Communications

The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities

Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.

By Stephen Veitch • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS
Fintech

How SaaS vendors can compete with giants by integrating tap to pay SoftPOS

SaaS vendors can now rival giants by integrating Tap to Pay SoftPOS, boosting retention and revenue with minimal development effort and better customer value.

By Ryley Morton • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Australia's crypto market is stabilising - not in price, but in maturity
Crypto

Australia's crypto market is stabilising - not in price, but in maturity

Australia's crypto market is maturing beyond price swings, with investors prioritising long-term strategies, trust, and strong regulation for sustainable growth.

By Saad Ahmed • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education
EduTech

ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education

Three years on, ChatGPT's impact on education reveals AI as a tool that enhances teaching but cannot replace the vital human element in learning.

By Dr Evelina Galaczi • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
When efficiency isn't enough: why tech leaders need to upgrade their nervous system
Artificial Intelligence

When efficiency isn't enough: why tech leaders need to upgrade their nervous system

Tech leaders must upgrade their nervous system, not just their tools, to lead resilient teams and thrive amid relentless efficiency and stress.

By Gemma Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations
Data Analytics

The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations

Generative AI excels at language but needs traditional AI's data-driven models to ensure trusted decisions and real-world impact in business.

By Omar Dabash • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025