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Australian Stories

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NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

EduTech

SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Event stories

Digital Entertainment

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones for audio creators at USD $99

RØDE launches NTH-50 on-ear headphones at USD $99, designed for pros with balanced sound, comfort, noise isolation, and modular durability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Content Creation

RØDE updates Wireless Micro with Bluetooth, new app features

RØDE's new firmware update adds Bluetooth to its Wireless Micro, enabling direct pairing with iOS via the free RØDE Capture app for seamless audio recording.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Manufacturing

Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges

Object Edge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Event stories

Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta

Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

eCommerce

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Smart Cities

2026 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology

More than 210,000 trade visitors attended the Guangzhou fair, where exhibitors secured deals in home automation, energy management and smart power systems.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Supply Chain

2026 World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo in China

The Guangzhou event aims to draw thousands of overseas buyers, giving battery firms a bigger route into global trade and supply chains.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Procurement

OMAN DESIGN & BUILD WEEK – 11 – 13 MAY 2026

Oman's property market is drawing investors as residential prices rise 18.7% and transactions hit OMR 3.3 billion, ahead of a May expo.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Feb 2026

Smart Cities

RISE 2026 (Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo) in Dubai

Dubai will host 10,000-plus delegates and 250 investors at RISE Global, a summit aimed at linking capital with real estate and infrastructure projects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Feb 2026

Health Technologies

The Health & Safety Event Asia

Workplace safety professionals will gather in Singapore in November 2026 for seminars and workshops on APAC health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 8th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics

British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025