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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia
Storage

Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia

Australian households get a security camera that also acts as a hub for Apple, Google, Alexa and SmartThings, at AUD $269.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus
Wearables

Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus

Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 phones and Buds4 earbuds in Australia, highlighting on-device privacy tools, AI features and upgrade perks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches three new voice models for developers
Customer Experience

OpenAI launches three new voice models for developers

Developers could soon build voice apps that handle tasks and translations in real time, as OpenAI adds three new audio models to its API.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
RedCloud unveils three AI agents for FMCG supply chains
Data Analytics

RedCloud unveils three AI agents for FMCG supply chains

Distributors and brand managers could get stock, pricing and sales guidance from RedCloud’s tools, which are due in 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Adyen adds loyalty software in €750m Talon.One deal
Software-as-a-Service

Adyen adds loyalty software in €750m Talon.One deal

The move gives the Dutch payments group a bigger role in merchants’ pricing and promotions, as it seeks to unify online and store sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
Storage

Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P

Customers needing faster database performance can now buy Hetzner’s EX131, which pairs Intel Xeon 6731P chips with Gen5 NVMe storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Hybrid workers in Singapore will get clearer calls and room coverage, as the new kit targets larger meeting spaces from 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads
Data Analytics

Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

The new feature gives accounting firms visibility into workloads as talent shortages and rising client demand make staffing harder to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Brickflow, Loans Warehouse complete GBP £4.5m bridging
Fintech

Brickflow, Loans Warehouse complete GBP £4.5m bridging

Brickflow powers 20 specialist bridging deals for Loans Warehouse, delivering total lending above GBP £4.5m amid rising short-term finance demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
Data Analytics

Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance

Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
Robotics

Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets

Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions
Manufacturing

Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions

Porto startup Sybilion secures USD $4.2m seed funding to help manufacturers turn volatile market signals into faster, aligned decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
Storage

Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Insurers eye AI-led claims as bias & risk fears grow
Data Protection

Insurers eye AI-led claims as bias & risk fears grow

Insurers race toward fully AI-run claims within two years, even as most fear biased outcomes and demand stronger oversight and transparency.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026