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Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push
Digital Transformation

Optimizely & Deloitte Digital back AI marketing push

Many marketers are struggling to turn AI budgets into measurable growth, prompting a joint offer on workflow, design and operating model change.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

Global Stories

Experience Design stories

employees value autonomy over workplace technology
Digital Transformation

employees value autonomy over workplace technology

Employees are prioritising control and flexibility, suggesting heavy investment in digital tools may not improve workplace experience on its own.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Askable launches Figma connector for customer research
Software-as-a-Service

Askable launches Figma connector for customer research

Design teams could now make product calls with customer evidence at hand, as the new connector pulls verified research into Figma.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Trae adds Design Mode to Work platform for prototypes
Software-as-a-Service

Trae adds Design Mode to Work platform for prototypes

The new mode could speed early product work by letting teams turn plain-language ideas into branded mock-ups and prototypes without switching tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
StarSpark launches assignment sharing for students
eLearning

StarSpark launches assignment sharing for students

Students can now send study assignments to friends and family by email, as StarSpark tries to make its homework platform more collaborative.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic expands Claude Design with new connectors
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic expands Claude Design with new connectors

Users can now tie design work to coding and workplace tools, as Anthropic widens Claude Design's reach across teams and projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
As work becomes a mindset, Logitech bets on portability
Hybrid & Remote Work

As work becomes a mindset, Logitech bets on portability

Portable gear is becoming a must for hybrid workers as Logitech targets comfort, connectivity and sustainability with its latest devices.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Formula 1 app adds race experience for Grand Prix fans
Customer Relationship Management

Formula 1 app adds race experience for Grand Prix fans

Fans at Grand Prix events will get live timetables and navigation in the official app, as Formula 1 deepens its grip on spectator data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist
Personalisation

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Neurologyca opens early access to Human Context AI
Personalisation

Neurologyca opens early access to Human Context AI

The selective rollout targets AI developers needing systems that adapt as users' confidence, intent and attention shift during interactions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cake & Arrow says insurance AI needs better workflow fit
Customer Relationship Management

Cake & Arrow says insurance AI needs better workflow fit

Insurers risk wasted AI spending unless new tools fit agents' daily workflows, as Cake & Arrow's research found uneven uptake and patchy support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
Software-as-a-Service

Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push

The consultancy is betting on rising demand for data and AI projects by adding senior Google Cloud leadership across Australia and Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers
Digital Transformation

Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers

Consumers are increasingly muting and unsubscribing, forcing brands to compete with inbox fatigue and attention overload rather than rival campaigns.

By Sam Richardson • 4 min read • Last month
Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map
Digital Transformation

Waterways Ireland launches Grand Canal digital map

The interactive route gives schools and the public access to archive material, helping them trace the Grand Canal's history from Dublin to Shannon Harbour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Sift names co-founder CEO & opens San Francisco office
DevOps

Sift names co-founder CEO & opens San Francisco office

The hardware observability startup is expanding its leadership bench as it targets aerospace, defence and autonomy customers with software for physical systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store
Robotics

Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store

Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Villagehood launches app to connect Australian mums
Marketing Technologies

Villagehood launches app to connect Australian mums

Villagehood has unveiled a community app aimed at helping Australian mothers arrange local meet-ups, after more than 100 attended its Sydney launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026