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Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians

Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Power / Energy

BLUETTI unveils Elite 300 in Australia: Most compact 3kWh portable power station for homes & caravans

BLUETTI's new Elite 300 packs a massive 3kWh capacity into a compact 26kg frame, offering heavyweight backup power in a highly portable package.

By BLUETTI • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025

Hyperscale

Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path

Logistics has overtaken manufacturing and installation as construction's defining force, with new data showing it now drives project success end-to-end.

By Shane Hodgkins • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Fintech

AI reshapes banks' role in Asia Pacific financial wellness

Most APAC banks are failing to meet customers' financial wellness needs, an Adobe index finds, leaving a trust gap ripe for fintechs.

By Varun Kapoor • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

How to fix your data centre's credibility problem

Data centres can't PR their way out of scrutiny; only clear, consistent brands will rebuild trust in power-hungry infrastructure.

By Imogen Ley-Clowes • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Physical Security

Indian ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' cages intruders

An Indian inventor has built a mechanical ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' that drops a ceiling grill to cage raiders until police arrive.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Gaming

Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Marketing Technologies

Yahoo rolls out Agentic AI tools across global DSP

Yahoo embeds Agentic AI across its global DSP, letting advertisers plug in their own models to automate planning, buying and optimisation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Gaming

The creative arms race: How AI and UA funding is changing the landscape of gaming

AI and user acquisition funding are accelerating ad testing in gaming, making creative velocity key to success in today's competitive mobile market.

By Ridzki Syahputera • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Gaming

Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.

By Darren Price • 13 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Gaming

Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

eCommerce

Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce

The holiday rush is a make-or-break moment for Australia's online retailers.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Malware

Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.

By Adam Khan • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025