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Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.
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AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
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Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.
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Ramco Systems appoints senior leaders for its Global Payroll Business

Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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Ramco Systems has appointed Paul Nikhil Prasad as Business Head of Managed Payroll Services to contribute to its HR and Payroll business growth.
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Lenovo unveils new laptops, tablets and Amazon Alexa Show Mode

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Lenovo unveils new NEC consumer products at CES 2021, including the IdeaPad 5G laptop, Lenovo Tab P11 tablet, and Amazon Alexa Show Mode on select PCs.
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Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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LG makes TVs smarter with new AI processors

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Latest TVs from LG use deep learning to enhance the video and audio output and introduces integration with Alexa.
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Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
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This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.
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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
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Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Mon, 28th May 2018
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Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.
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Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.
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The AI smoke detector you never knew you needed

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Onelink Safe and Sound combines AI-driven smoke and CO detection with smart home connectivity, offering voice assistant integration and multi-room audio.
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Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Amazon Music Unlimited expands into 28 more countries, offering a catalogue of over 40 million songs and thousands of playlists to more listeners.
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Three epic speakers we want for summer adventures

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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Get ready for a summer of sun, food, and Christmas festivities with these top three speakers for your holiday season.
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AWS brings Alexa to the enterprise with Alexa for Business

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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The new AWS service makes it easy for companies to voice-enable their offices with Alexa, giving workers an intelligent assistant.
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No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Despite their love for online shopping, Aussies are hesitant towards AI home assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Alexa, research reveals.
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Alexa, how much are you worth? $6 billion apparently

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Smart home gadget market to hit $6bn, with devices set to triple in value by 2021, in the wake of rising consumer interest.
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Amazon introduces the new and improved Echo Plus

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Amazon has announced the next generation of its Echo smart speaker, the all-new Echo and Echo Plus, with improved sound and design.
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Alexa, say my name: Turns out people love talking to their speakers

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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Voice is the new touch; global smart speaker sales soar by 843%, as Amazon leads the charge with 82% market share.