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Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT
Low code & No code

Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT

Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp
Software-as-a-Service

University of York picks Workday in major systems revamp

University of York selects Workday to replace dozens of legacy HR and finance systems with a single AI-driven cloud platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT
eLearning

ASUS wins deal to supply 8,500 Chromebooks to ACT

ASUS and ASI Solutions will deliver over 8,500 rugged Flip/Touch Chromebooks to ACT public schools in a major 2026 hardware refresh.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
EduTech

academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
EduTech

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains

UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India
Unified Communications

AONMeetings to launch low-cost video calls in India

AONMeetings to launch browser-based video calls in India within two weeks, with local plans from INR ₹169 a month including webinars.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs
EduTech

Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs

Flywire links Weixin Pay to tuition in South Korea and Malaysia, giving Chinese students in-region RMB payment for university fees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too
Data Protection

To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too

Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.

By Alex Coates • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Teenagers learn more from handwritten notes than AI
Generative AI

Teenagers learn more from handwritten notes than AI

Teenagers remember history better when they handwrite notes, with AI chatbots boosting curiosity but not matching pen-on-paper learning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation
Partner Programmes

HP Australia honours 2025 partner award winners for innovation

HP Australia has honoured 2025 Partner Award winners for innovation, recognising firms excelling in tech, AI, sustainability and hybrid work solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education
EduTech

ChatGPT turns three: Five lessons on AI in education

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.

By Dr Evelina Galaczi • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology
EduTech

In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology

Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.

By Png Kim Meng • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Teacher's Buddy raises AUD $1.85m to tackle teacher burnout
TechEd

Teacher's Buddy raises AUD $1.85m to tackle teacher burnout

Australian edtech firm Teacher's Buddy secures AUD $1.85m to ease teacher burnout by cutting admin tasks and expanding internationally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required
EduTech

How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required

The University of Miami slashes virtual reality development time by over half using a no-code toolkit that simplifies creating immersive learning simulations.

By Ruby McNamara • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Willow named finalist for Microsoft education award for AI use
EduTech

Willow named finalist for Microsoft education award for AI use

Willow is a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Education Partner of the Year Award, recognised for using AI to optimise campus operations and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025