Farmbot — Farmbot is an Australian AgTech company established in 2014, specializing in remote monitoring solutions for farm water systems. Their Internet of Things (IoT) devices collect real-time data on water levels, consumption trends, and infrastructure status, enabling farmers to manage their water resources more effectively. By providing timely alerts and comprehensive reporting, Farmbot assists farmers in making informed decisions, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.
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Product Launch · Oceania
Rippling →Rippling launched AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending, following internal discovery of significant uncontrolled AI expenditure.
Capital Raising · Oceania
Firmus Technologies →Firmus Technologies raised $2.85 billion in a blockbuster funding round, part of four Australian startups collectively raising $2.86 billion
Partnership · Oceania
Vercel →Vercel, Amazon, Cursor, Microsoft, and OpenAI jointly launched Agent Plugins 1.0 specification—a standardized format for AI agent skills and tools designed for portability across platforms. Endorsed by Linux Foundation's Agentic AI Foundation and already supported by VS Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Codex, and Kiro.
Product Launch · Oceania
Indeed →Indeed released Interview Tasks 2026 survey revealing widespread employer reuse of unpaid candidate work (45% admit reuse), with 66% of workers withdrawing applications due to task requirements, and inconsistent payment practices across industries and demographics.
Ma Activity · Oceania
BCM →BCM acquired SEO and GEO agency Neural Digital to accelerate growth of its SearchWorks platform
Capital Raising · Oceania
BioScout →BioScout, an Australian AI-powered early warning system for fungal pathogens, raised A$6.75 million (USD $4.8 million) in seed funding led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Astanor. The round included backing from GrainInnovate, GrainCorp Ventures, Hort Innovation Venture Fund, Artesian, and Division Q.