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Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees
Sony

Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees

Fans can now pick from nearly 50 anime titles as the 10th awards widen voting to MyAnimeList and add star presenters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
RWS launches AI translation tool to challenge DeepL
Physical Security

RWS launches AI translation tool to challenge DeepL

Businesses handling sensitive content may gain a more secure option, as RWS says its new model beat DeepL in 31 of 32 languages tested.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
EZZ joins JD Health to grow China supplement sales
Customer Experience

EZZ joins JD Health to grow China supplement sales

EZZ partners with JD Health to boost China supplement sales, tapping JD.com's vast digital healthcare platform for broader consumer reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Fintech

Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand

Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up
Network Infrastructure

Explainer: The first transatlantic fibre cable is being hauled up

Engineers are hauling TAT-8, the first transatlantic fibre-optic internet cable, off the ocean floor, closing a landmark digital era.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Avalara NEXT 2026 to spotlight 'agentic' tax automation
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara NEXT 2026 to spotlight 'agentic' tax automation

Avalara opens registration for virtual event Avalara NEXT 2026, spotlighting “agentic” always-on tax and compliance automation for builders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Partner Programmes

IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth
DevOps

Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth

Zotefoams unveils a Global Partner Programme to align vetted distributors and fabricators worldwide and support higher-value growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
Robotics

Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets

Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026
Space Technologies

Sentinel Global rebuilds AI-led venture team, eyes 2026

Sentinel Global rebuilds its AI-driven venture team around GIC veteran Jeremy Kranz and expands Sentinel Labs, targeting a 2026 fundraise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures
Fintech

The amber problem: Why addresses alone won't solve cross-border payment failures

Cross-border payments are failing despite accurate addresses, exposing a GBP £94 billion data and identity gap banks can no longer ignore.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?
Large Language Models

AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?

Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026

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Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum
Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Gaming

ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs

Music rights holders say AI firms should pay for access, as ARIA’s Sydney conference argued licensing can protect artists and fans alike.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Metro Bank, Equals Money launch FX forwards service
Fintech

Metro Bank, Equals Money launch FX forwards service

Metro Bank teams up with Equals Money to offer FX forwards, helping UK business customers lock in exchange rates and manage currency risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers
Crypto

Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers

Mastercard Move links with Bank of Shanghai to add bank account rails for two-way cross-border payments between China and global markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar
Supply Chain

Iran conflict to drive up UK prices as freight costs soar

Iran-linked shipping chaos is set to lift UK shop prices as soaring freight and energy costs ripple through global supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026