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Covers enterprise AI, XR, and the AV estate. Files fast, checks faster, and has interviewed half the show floor at InfoComm.

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Logitech, Samsung and HP Refresh Hybrid Work Devices
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Logitech, Samsung and HP Refresh Hybrid Work Devices

Logitech has launched a managed hybrid-work headset, Samsung is preparing Gemini-powered AI glasses and HP has unveiled new AI-ready laptops for consumers and SMBs. Together, the announcements show how workplace devices are becoming lighter, smarter and easier for IT to support

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Connectivity Is More Than a Commodity for Partners
Sponsored · Gamma

Connectivity Is More Than a Commodity for Partners

Connectivity underpins the cloud, communications and security services businesses rely on every day. Yet it is still too often bought as a commodity. Gamma’s Tom Chedham explains why partners should lead with customer outcomes, resilience and long-term value instead

Christopher Carey · 1 Oct 2026
Can AI Run Your Network Without Taking Control Away?
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Can AI Run Your Network Without Taking Control Away?

Network-as-a-service provider Zayo says agentic networking can help teams investigate incidents, correlate network data and streamline operations. But its approach keeps people in charge of network changes as enterprises weigh automation’s benefits against security, integration and governance risks

Christopher Carey · 29 Sept 2026
Cloud Voice Can Go Wrong Long Before the First Call
Sponsored · Tata Communications

Cloud Voice Can Go Wrong Long Before the First Call

Cloud voice transformation can create new operational and compliance risks when governance is treated as an afterthought. Enterprises need to understand number management, regulation, provider responsibilities and fraud protection before services are rolled out at scale.

Christopher Carey · 29 Sept 2026
Magic Leap's Reset Exposes Enterprise XR Market Limits
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Magic Leap's Reset Exposes Enterprise XR Market Limits

Magic Leap’s new COO, Scott Carden, speaks to UC Today about the company’s move away from making AR headsets, its new role supplying waveguides for AI glasses, and whether enterprise demand and lower-cost devices can create a sustainable market for immersive technology

Christopher Carey · 28 Sept 2026
Meta Connect Puts Workplace XR Adoption to the Test
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Meta Connect Puts Workplace XR Adoption to the Test

Meta’s new VR Glasses and AI-glasses updates led a week in which Google brought enterprise management to XR devices, Vuzix expanded its frontline smart-glasses channel, and the XR Association set out lessons for scaling immersive learning beyond pilot programmes

Christopher Carey · 25 Sept 2026
What Channel Partners Need to Know Before Gammaverse ’26
Sponsored · Gamma

What Channel Partners Need to Know Before Gammaverse ’26

Ahead of Gammaverse 2026, Christopher Carey talks to Will Morey, Managing Director of Gamma Business Channel, about why legacy thinking is a bigger risk to partners than legacy revenue, where AI and CX offer near-term value, and what real vendor support looks like.

Christopher Carey · 25 Sept 2026
From Features to Lifecycle Trust: Securing UC Hardware
Sponsored · Yealink

From Features to Lifecycle Trust: Securing UC Hardware

Certifications and encryption checkboxes don't answer the real question: can a vendor be trusted to manage security across a product's full lifecycle? Yealink's S.A.F.E.R. framework embeds security into every stage, from first design decision to eventual decommissioning

Christopher Carey · 23 Sept 2026
AI Is Testing Whether Enterprise Networks Can Deliver
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AI Is Testing Whether Enterprise Networks Can Deliver

Riverbed, Nokia and Lumen have each introduced new approaches to network operations and connectivity. Their announcements reflect an enterprise challenge: AI workloads demand more visibility, automation and capacity, while teams still need control over how networks perform

Christopher Carey · 23 Sept 2026
The Cloud Voice Migration Trap Most IT Teams Still Miss
Sponsored · Tata Communications

The Cloud Voice Migration Trap Most IT Teams Still Miss

Choosing a cloud voice platform is often the easiest part of modernisation. The harder part is understanding legacy estates, user needs, infrastructure, local requirements and resilience before a business can create an operating environment that works at scale

Christopher Carey · 22 Sept 2026
Can Meta’s Project Phoenix Make Mixed Reality More Wearable?
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Can Meta’s Project Phoenix Make Mixed Reality More Wearable?

Meta is set to unveil Project Phoenix at Connect this week, with its next mixed-reality headset expected to introduce a lighter design and separate computing hardware. Chad Gerber explains why comfort, hand tracking and practical use cases will be critical

Christopher Carey · 21 Sept 2026
Round Up: Snap’s Workplace XR Move Before Meta Connect
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Round Up: Snap’s Workplace XR Move Before Meta Connect

Snap has announced enterprise partnerships for SPECS, bringing AI guidance, remote expertise and workflow tools to its AR glasses. With Meta Connect set for next week, the latest XR news highlights the race to make smart glasses practical for frontline workers.

Christopher Carey · 18 Sept 2026
Why Legacy Thinking Is a Bigger Risk for Channel Partners
Sponsored · Gamma

Why Legacy Thinking Is a Bigger Risk for Channel Partners

SME customers increasingly want technology partners to solve business problems, not simply supply products. Will Morey, Managing Director of Gamma Business Channel, explains why listening, timing and practical delivery matter more than chasing the latest technology trend

Christopher Carey · 18 Sept 2026
Why Network Redundancy Does Not Always Prevent Outages
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Why Network Redundancy Does Not Always Prevent Outages

Greg LaBrie of WEI explains why secondary connections may not activate when a primary route degrades, leaving users offline despite built-in redundancy. He outlines the monitoring, documentation and failover practices needed to restore services faster

Christopher Carey · 17 Sept 2026
One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Case for Role-Based Headsets
Sponsored · Jabra

One Size Doesn't Fit All: The Case for Role-Based Headsets

Desk-based callers, open-office professionals, and hybrid workers face fundamentally different communication challenges. With voice now driving AI tools across the workplace, a one-size-fits-all approach to headsets is starting to cost organizations more than they realise.

Christopher Carey · 16 Sept 2026
Why Cloud Voice Migration Is About More Than Choosing a Platform
Sponsored · Tata Communications

Why Cloud Voice Migration Is About More Than Choosing a Platform

Moving business voice to the cloud is not simply a platform decision. In this UC Today interview, Christopher Carey speaks with Vivek Kar, Head of Employee Interaction Suite at Tata Communications, about the practical realities enterprises face when modernising communications.

Christopher Carey · 15 Sept 2026
What Apple’s Big Launch Means for Immersive Workplace Tech
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What Apple’s Big Launch Means for Immersive Workplace Tech

Apple’s latest launch reinforced its consumer-first strategy, but offered few clear signals for workplace XR. M7 Innovations CEO Matt Maher explains what the new iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch reveal about Apple’s AI plans, privacy concerns and immersive computing ambitions

Christopher Carey · 15 Sept 2026
Round Up: Workplace XR’s Push Beyond the Pilot Stage
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Round Up: Workplace XR’s Push Beyond the Pilot Stage

Snap is strengthening its enterprise strategy for SPECS, HTC is adding privacy controls to AI glasses, and NVIDIA is using VR and digital twins to train factory robots. But ENGAGE XR’s planned liquidation shows that workplace XR vendors must still turn promising deployments into durable businesses

Christopher Carey · 11 Sept 2026
Round Up: Service Management and Connectivity's AI Shift
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Round Up: Service Management and Connectivity's AI Shift

The latest service management and connectivity news shows how Equinix, Cisco, XVOLV and Xurrent are using AI to reshape network operations, incident response and accountability, as enterprises demand greater control, observability and proof of performance

Christopher Carey · 9 Sept 2026
The $130 Million Problem That Is Hiding in Your Calendar
Sponsored · Jabra

The $130 Million Problem That Is Hiding in Your Calendar

Bad meetings aren't just a workplace irritation – they're a quantifiable financial liability. New research from Jabra puts a precise number on the problem for the first time, drawing on more than 2,300 knowledge workers across seven markets, and it's a figure that IT leaders can no longer ignore.

Christopher Carey · 8 Sept 2026
Otter.ai Privacy Case Tests AI Meeting Data Ambitions
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Otter.ai Privacy Case Tests AI Meeting Data Ambitions

Following the Otter.ai privacy ruling, Proto Hologram Chief Legal Officer Tate Hilmoe explains why organisations should adopt clearer consent, non-recording defaults and tighter safeguards for retention, voice data and AI model training in meeting tools

Christopher Carey · 7 Sept 2026
Why Connectivity Can No Longer Be Treated as a Commodity
Sponsored · Gamma

Why Connectivity Can No Longer Be Treated as a Commodity

Connectivity is often treated as a commodity. But when it fails, businesses can lose access to the cloud applications, communications tools and services they rely on every day. Gamma's Tom Chedham explains why partners can no longer afford to compete on price alone

Christopher Carey · 7 Sept 2026
Workers Losing 20 Days to AI Troubleshooting, Report Finds
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Workers Losing 20 Days to AI Troubleshooting, Report Finds

BambooHR research finds employees spend 42 percent of their AI time troubleshooting errors and refining prompts, compared with 35 percent on productive work. With 63 percent of organisations increasing AI budgets, the findings raise new questions about enterprise deployment ROI.

Christopher Carey · 3 Sept 2026
The Workforce Communication Crisis Needs a Hybrid Answer
Sponsored · Mitel

The Workforce Communication Crisis Needs a Hybrid Answer

A Mitel study of 2,000 workers and IT leaders reveals staff struggling with disconnected communication tools are fuelling widespread use of unauthorised apps and AI, despite mounting security, compliance and productivity risks for employers and IT teams alike

Christopher Carey · 2 Sept 2026
Meta Strengthens Smart Glasses Recording Safeguards
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Meta Strengthens Smart Glasses Recording Safeguards

Meta is rolling out a second update in less than two months to stop users bypassing the smart glasses’ recording light. The patch halts recording when the capture LED is covered, but follows earlier fixes as the company faces scrutiny over whether bystanders get meaningful notice

Christopher Carey · 1 Sept 2026
How Humanoid Robots Can Become Enterprise Rogue Insiders
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How Humanoid Robots Can Become Enterprise Rogue Insiders

Humanoid robots could expand the enterprise attack surface by moving through sensitive sites while collecting sensor data and connecting to cloud services. Security leaders must secure their networks, data flows, update mechanisms and AI-model dependencies before deployment

Christopher Carey · 31 Aug 2026
HP Q3 Earnings: Poly Moves Into Workplace Platform
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HP Q3 Earnings: Poly Moves Into Workplace Platform

HP’s PC shipments fell 16 percent in the third quarter, even as revenue rose. As costs build, the company is widening its workplace technology strategy, bringing Poly Lens and meeting-room device management into its Workforce Experience Platform for IT teams

Christopher Carey · 27 Aug 2026
Mitel Research: Workers Are Drowning in Communication Tools
Sponsored · Mitel

Mitel Research: Workers Are Drowning in Communication Tools

A Mitel study of 2,000 workers and IT leaders finds employees are struggling with disconnected communication tools, driving widespread use of unauthorised apps and AI despite mounting security, compliance and productivity risks facing organisations today

Christopher Carey · 26 Aug 2026
Google Takes Gemini Enterprise to Law Firms With New AI
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Google Takes Gemini Enterprise to Law Firms With New AI

Google Cloud has launched Gemini Enterprise for Legal, a new AI platform designed to help law firms automate legal workflows, connect securely to their existing systems and manage governance, as it intensifies its push into the growing enterprise legal technology market

Christopher Carey · 26 Aug 2026
UK Weighs New Curbs on Employee Surveillance Tools
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UK Weighs New Curbs on Employee Surveillance Tools

The UK is consulting on stronger safeguards for workplace monitoring technology, from keystroke logging and screen capture to AI-driven decisions. As employee surveillance becomes more common, the debate is shifting from productivity gains to privacy, transparency and worker voice

Christopher Carey · 26 Aug 2026
Can Virtual Simulation Ease Healthcare Training Bottlenecks?
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Can Virtual Simulation Ease Healthcare Training Bottlenecks?

Virtual simulation could help healthcare educators expand training capacity through repeatable, data-informed practice. Jason Coley of Maria College explains how VR, XR and AI can support confidence and assessment, while hands-on skills and clinical experience remain essential.

Christopher Carey · 26 Aug 2026
RayNeo Smart Glasses: Can Camera-Free AI Win at Work?
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RayNeo Smart Glasses: Can Camera-Free AI Win at Work?

RayNeo’s camera-free iO Smart Glasses bring transcription, translation and AI-generated action items to a lightweight wearable, aiming to make hands-free workplace support more discreet – while raising new concerns around ambient audio capture and data governance

Christopher Carey · 25 Aug 2026
Mitel's State of Workforce Communication Report Unpacked
Sponsored · Mitel

Mitel's State of Workforce Communication Report Unpacked

A global survey of 2,000 IT leaders and employees reveals a stark disconnect between what organisations invest in and what workers actually experience on the ground. In this video, Mitel's CMO Eric Hanson unpacks the key findings and what they mean for the future of workforce communication

Christopher Carey · 25 Aug 2026
Apple Cuts Vision Pro Jobs as It Doubles Down on AI
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Apple Cuts Vision Pro Jobs as It Doubles Down on AI

Apple is cutting more than 200 roles across Siri, Vision Pro and AI software teams, as it shifts resources towards a rebuilt assistant, new devices and a more targeted spatial-computing strategy, including a reduced focus on gaming and immersive video

Christopher Carey · 24 Aug 2026
Wispr Raises $280M to Expand Voice AI Beyond Dictation
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Wispr Raises $280M to Expand Voice AI Beyond Dictation

Wispr has raised $280 million in Series B funding at a $2 billion valuation as it expands from AI dictation into meeting intelligence and enterprise workflows. The company also previewed Canto, a proprietary speech model designed to improve accuracy in difficult audio conditions

Christopher Carey · 20 Aug 2026
Otter.ai Fails to Dismiss Core Privacy Claims in U.S. Court
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Otter.ai Fails to Dismiss Core Privacy Claims in U.S. Court

A federal judge has allowed core privacy claims against Otter.ai to proceed, rejecting its bid to dismiss allegations that it recorded and retained conversations without consent. Wiretap, California privacy and Illinois biometric claims survive; CFAA and other claims were dismissed

Christopher Carey · 18 Aug 2026
The Humanoid Robot Reality Check: What Enterprise AI Needs to Deliver
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The Humanoid Robot Reality Check: What Enterprise AI Needs to Deliver

Plus One Robotics CEO Erik Nieves explains what humanoid robots must deliver for enterprise adoption, from dexterity to security.

Christopher Carey · 13 Aug 2026
Oracle Turns AI Agents Loose on Talent Management Tasks
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Oracle Turns AI Agents Loose on Talent Management Tasks

Oracle has launched new AI agents for talent management, aiming to automate skills tracking and workforce planning tasks.

Christopher Carey · 13 Aug 2026
Do Smart Glasses Need Tougher Privacy Safeguards?
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Do Smart Glasses Need Tougher Privacy Safeguards?

Jakub Zientala explains why smart glasses need stronger privacy safeguards, with manufacturers – not bans – central to the solution.

Christopher Carey · 12 Aug 2026
Google Gemini Reaches One Billion Monthly Users as AI Assistant Race Accelerates
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Google Gemini Reaches One Billion Monthly Users as AI Assistant Race Accelerates

Google Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly users as Google expands voice, visual AI and task automation features.

Christopher Carey · 12 Aug 2026
UK Pub Chain Clarifies Smart Glasses ‘Ban’ Reports
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UK Pub Chain Clarifies Smart Glasses ‘Ban’ Reports

Wetherspoon has clarified that Meta smart glasses are not banned in its pubs, but says existing rules against covert filming apply.

Christopher Carey · 11 Aug 2026
VITURE Pro 2 Targets Portable Productivity with Lighter AR Display Glasses
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VITURE Pro 2 Targets Portable Productivity with Lighter AR Display Glasses

VITURE Pro 2 AR glasses offer a lighter design, sharper optics and a private virtual display for hybrid workers using compatible USB-C devices.

Christopher Carey · 10 Aug 2026
Bending Spoons’ $2.25bn Airtable Deal Puts AI Workflows in Focus
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Bending Spoons’ $2.25bn Airtable Deal Puts AI Workflows in Focus

Bending Spoons will acquire Airtable in a deal implying a $2.25bn equity value, putting the no-code platform’s AI workflow strategy in focus.

Christopher Carey · 7 Aug 2026
Apple Vision Pro Linked to 19% Faster Eye Surgery, Study Finds
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Apple Vision Pro Linked to 19% Faster Eye Surgery, Study Finds

Surgeons using Apple Vision Pro in a UC San Diego study completed eye procedures 19% faster than a conventional-monitor group

Christopher Carey · 6 Aug 2026
Meta Glasses Face Growing Privacy Scrutiny Across Europe
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Meta Glasses Face Growing Privacy Scrutiny Across Europe

Meta Glasses face growing privacy scrutiny across Europe as German officials discuss restrictions and regulators examine recording safeguards.

Christopher Carey · 5 Aug 2026
OpenAI/Hugging Face Aftermath: What It Means for AI Agent Security
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OpenAI/Hugging Face Aftermath: What It Means for AI Agent Security

The OpenAI Hugging Face incident has exposed new AI agent security risks. Ray Eitel-Porter explains the safeguards organisations need.

Christopher Carey · 5 Aug 2026
The Channel Firms Keep Ignoring: Why Voice Is Compliance's Last Frontier
Sponsored · Global Relay

The Channel Firms Keep Ignoring: Why Voice Is Compliance's Last Frontier

For years, voice occupied an uncomfortable position in communications compliance. Everyone knew the risk was there.

Christopher Carey · 4 Aug 2026
Snap Q2 Earnings: CEO Says Its AR Glasses May Not Go Mainstream For Years
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Snap Q2 Earnings: CEO Says Its AR Glasses May Not Go Mainstream For Years

nap CEO Evan Spiegel says its new Specs AR glasses may not achieve mass-market adoption until toward the end of the decade.

Christopher Carey · 4 Aug 2026
Magic Leap to Cut 193 Jobs as It Shifts From AR Headsets to Waveguide Supply
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Magic Leap to Cut 193 Jobs as It Shifts From AR Headsets to Waveguide Supply

Magic Leap will cut 193 jobs in Florida as it shifts from AR headsets to waveguide supply and device integration for AI display glasses.

Christopher Carey · 3 Aug 2026
Zoom’s AI Receptionist Is Coming for the Front Desk
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Zoom’s AI Receptionist Is Coming for the Front Desk

Zoom is bringing its AI receptionist to any phone system, helping businesses answer calls, book appointments and route customers faster.

Christopher Carey · 3 Aug 2026
AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs
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AI Is No Longer Just Assisting Agents – It's Replacing Jobs

Uber’s latest support-team cuts add to evidence that AI is replacing routine customer-service work, with wider implications.

Christopher Carey · 31 Jul 2026
Silence the Noise: How Adaptive Hybrid ANC is Redefining Enterprise Audio
Sponsored · Yealink

Silence the Noise: How Adaptive Hybrid ANC is Redefining Enterprise Audio

There is a sound that anyone who has spent time on a video call in the last five years knows well.

Christopher Carey · 30 Jul 2026
Meta Q2 Results: Shares Drop as Investors Question AI Spending
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Meta Q2 Results: Shares Drop as Investors Question AI Spending

Meta Q2 results saw shares fall as investors questioned whether its vast AI infrastructure spending can deliver new revenue.

Christopher Carey · 30 Jul 2026
AI Is Reshaping Business Communications. Here's How to Keep Up Without Getting Burned
Sponsored · Intermedia

AI Is Reshaping Business Communications. Here's How to Keep Up Without Getting Burned

Pressure to adopt AI isn't coming from one source. It's coming from boards, competitors, customers who have already experienced AI-powered service…

Christopher Carey · 30 Jul 2026
From Courtrooms to Hospitals: Where Could Smart Glasses Be Restricted Next?
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From Courtrooms to Hospitals: Where Could Smart Glasses Be Restricted Next?

Could smart glasses restrictions spread from courtrooms to hospitals and workplaces? Privacy lawyer Beth Fulkerson examines the legal risks.

Christopher Carey · 30 Jul 2026
US Targets Chinese Humanoid Robots Over Hacking Fears
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US Targets Chinese Humanoid Robots Over Hacking Fears

The US is restricting new foreign-produced humanoid robots, with Chinese suppliers in the crosshairs over security and hacking concerns.

Christopher Carey · 29 Jul 2026
Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Set for WWDC 2027 Debut as Privacy Questions Grow
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Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Set for WWDC 2027 Debut as Privacy Questions Grow

Apple could unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027, with privacy concerns around AI cameras set to shape the product’s launch.

Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Forged by War: The Ukrainian Startup Using Virtual Reality to Tackle a Mental Health Crisis
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Forged by War: The Ukrainian Startup Using Virtual Reality to Tackle a Mental Health Crisis

Ukrainian startup Aspichi is using virtual reality and AI to scale mental health treatment for millions traumatised by the ongoing war.

Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Beyond the Transcript: How AI Is Making Voice Supervision Viable
Sponsored · Global Relay

Beyond the Transcript: How AI Is Making Voice Supervision Viable

Why voice supervision now matters: LLMs and cloud SaaS from Global Relay move compliance beyond transcripts, cutting false positives. Published on UC Today.

Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Meta Pushes Its AI Assistant Beyond Chat With Automated Tasks
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Meta Pushes Its AI Assistant Beyond Chat With Automated Tasks

Meta AI is adding recurring task automation, calendar-based daily briefings and multi-step planning, with WhatsApp expansion planned.

Christopher Carey · 27 Jul 2026