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Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia
Laser

Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia

Priced from AUD $49.95, the new range is among the first semi solid state powerbanks to reach Australian retail shelves.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australians pay up to AUD $350 to queue for iPhone Duo
eCommerce

Australians pay up to AUD $350 to queue for iPhone Duo

Launch-day scarcity has pushed some buyers to pay up to AUD $350 for someone to queue at Apple's Sydney store for the iPhone Duo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australia lithium battery recalls surge 280% in 2025
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Australia lithium battery recalls surge 280% in 2025

Potential fire and injury risks from lithium batteries are climbing in Australian homes, with recalls up 280% to 19 in 2025.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs
Payment Technologies

Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs

For many younger Australians, the smartphone has become a digital life hub, with social media, work and payments overtaking calls and texts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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3D printer hardware revenue surges 31% as demand rises
Space

3D printer hardware revenue surges 31% as demand rises

Industrial and entry-level systems drove the global 3D printer hardware market higher, even as mid-range demand weakened and price competition intensified.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips
Cycling

INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips

Outdoor users get a compact charger with IP67 protection, drop resistance and two USB-C ports, priced at USD $54.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Wordly adds silent theatre audio streaming for events
Headsets

Wordly adds silent theatre audio streaming for events

Exhibitors can now stream presentation audio to attendees' phones, reducing the need for headsets and making noisy show-floor demos easier to follow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest
Smart Home

98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest

Researchers disclosed 98 flaws across phones, printers and AI tools, underscoring how quickly the attack surface is widening for businesses.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula

Battery life and sustained performance are better, but the iPhone 18 Pro's AUD $2,499 price still makes upgrades selective for owners of recent models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards
Unified Communications

GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards

Billions still offline and fraud on the rise as the GSMA pushes for 5G returns, cheaper handsets and global 6G standards.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

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Swap Mobile launches flexible Singapore service on StarHub
Unified Communications

Swap Mobile launches flexible Singapore service on StarHub

The newcomer is betting Singapore customers will pay for adjustable plans and handset protection in a crowded market already awash with cheap data deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago
OPPO unveils Find X10 smartphone series in New Zealand
OPPO

OPPO unveils Find X10 smartphone series in New Zealand

Local buyers now have access to OPPO's latest flagship phones, with the Find X10 range starting at NZD $2,799 and aimed at photography fans.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Cyacomb launches terrorist material detection tool
Data Privacy

Cyacomb launches terrorist material detection tool

Investigators may now be able to flag extremist files on suspect devices faster, as the Edinburgh-based firm's tool scans against 3.3 million files.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudhouse launches IT change visibility score tool
Cybersecurity

Cloudhouse launches IT change visibility score tool

The free assessment helps enterprises spot blind spots in change controls, where approved updates can still drift across cloud and on-premise systems.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign
iOS

Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign

As foldable phones move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is trying to win over cautious buyers with creator-led answers on durability and daily use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
One New Zealand says old phones unlock NZD $10.6 million
One New Zealand

One New Zealand says old phones unlock NZD $10.6 million

Customers could offset the cost of a new handset by recycling older devices, with One New Zealand unlocking more than NZD $10.6 million in value this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Spark Upgrader lets users stack phone trade-in offers
Spark

Spark Upgrader lets users stack phone trade-in offers

Many New Zealanders could be sitting on valuable handsets, with Spark saying 70% of households have at least one unused mobile phone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month