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Malware

Samsung brings One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 in Australia

Australian Galaxy S26 owners will gain Samsung's latest AI tools and tighter privacy controls from late September.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Zenbook 14 in Australia from AUD $2,099

Buyers face a premium ultraportable option with up to 33 hours' battery life and AI-ready chips, as ASUS expands its range locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Gaming

Gaming shapes workplace tech buying, Logitech study finds

Australian IT buyers are increasingly basing workplace tech choices on gaming-led expectations for speed, usability and reliability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Mobile accessories

Belkin unveils semi-solid-state power banks for Australia

The new range aims to ease overheating concerns and stretch battery life as buyers demand slimmer chargers that can safely power phones and laptops.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

TCL named among TIME's world's best companies for 2026

The ranking may bolster TCL's efforts to attract talent as investors and staff increasingly scrutinise pay, growth and ESG reporting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Mobile accessories

Belkin launches trackers & power banks for Australia

Australian shoppers will get Find My-compatible trackers and high-wattage power banks from Belkin from September, with prices from AUD $29.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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Canon

Canon launches EOS R8 Mark II & Speedlite EL-5 Ver.2

The compact full-frame camera adds in-body stabilisation and faster burst shooting as Canon seeks to win travel and hybrid creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Customer Experience

Bamboo Connect adds leaders to European client services

The hires give Bamboo Connect named senior coverage across Europe as multi-market claims programmes become more complex for insurers and retailers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Personalisation

TiVo launches Agent TiVo for AI entertainment discovery

Viewers could spend less time searching and more time watching as TiVo adds conversational AI search across fragmented TV and streaming catalogues.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Data Protection

inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions

The expansion gives brands access to in-app audiences across 25 markets as inDrive seeks a second revenue stream to support lower fares and commissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Hybrid Dock

Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Robotics

Roborock unveils first pool cleaner & new robot mower

Australian and New Zealand buyers will get Roborock's first pool robot in January 2027, as the firm widens into garden care and allergy-labelled cleaners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago