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AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India

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AONMeetings to launch browser-based video calls in India within two weeks, with local plans from INR ₹169 a month including webinars.
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Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT

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Replit’s new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
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Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs

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Flywire links Weixin Pay to tuition in South Korea and Malaysia, giving Chinese students in-region RMB payment for university fees.
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University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

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University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.
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To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia’s families too

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Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
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ChatGPT tops Apple’s 2025 app & game charts in Australia

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ChatGPT has swept Apple’s 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
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NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups

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NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.
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ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

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ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.
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Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

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Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
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Teenagers learn more from handwritten notes than AI

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Teenagers remember history better when they handwrite notes, with AI chatbots boosting curiosity but not matching pen-on-paper learning.
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academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

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academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
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HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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HP Australia has honoured 2025 Partner Award winners for innovation, recognising firms excelling in tech, AI, sustainability and hybrid work solutions.
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ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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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.
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In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.
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Teacher's Buddy raises AUD $1.85m to tackle teacher burnout

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian edtech firm Teacher's Buddy secures AUD $1.85m to ease teacher burnout by cutting admin tasks and expanding internationally.
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How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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The University of Miami slashes virtual reality development time by over half using a no-code toolkit that simplifies creating immersive learning simulations.
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Willow named finalist for Microsoft education award for AI use

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Willow is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Education Partner of the Year Award, recognised for using AI to optimise campus operations and sustainability.
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Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
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Nelson launches AI literacy tools for Canadian educators & students

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Nelson launches AI literacy tools in November to boost knowledge and responsible use among Canadian educators and students amidst low national AI awareness.
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PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.