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BMX launches magnetic power bank for foldable iPhone
Apple

BMX launches magnetic power bank for foldable iPhone

Foldable iPhone users can now charge and prop up the handset with a compact 5,000mAh magnetic pack aimed at the new form factor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Email Security

Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in

Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
JBL launches Cove Wi-Fi speakers for whole-home audio
Internet of Things

JBL launches Cove Wi-Fi speakers for whole-home audio

The new range aims to simplify multi-room music for households that want wireless playback without regrouping speakers each time they move rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Canon launches EOS R8 Mark II & Speedlite EL-5 Ver.2
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 • Last week
Bamboo Connect adds leaders to European client services
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 • Last week
TiVo launches Agent TiVo for AI entertainment discovery
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 • Last week

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TCL Australia shares three quick tests for TV blooming
Television

TCL Australia shares three quick tests for TV blooming

Simple at-home checks can expose haloing and poor contrast, helping shoppers judge whether a TV is worth the price.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off
Surveillance

Reolink launches Australia sale with up to 35% off

Australian households can save up to 35% on Reolink home security gear as the Prime Big Deal Day campaign rolls out in two phases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini

A new premium 14-inch laptop is aimed at Australian buyers needing Gemini features, Android integration and up to 18 hours of battery life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on review: D-Link 140W GaN Charger DCF-141

Travellers can now charge a laptop and three other devices from one palm-sized wall plug, without lugging a bulky power brick.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Samsung brings One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 in Australia
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 • Last week
ASUS launches Zenbook 14 in Australia from AUD $2,099
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 • Last week
Gaming shapes workplace tech buying, Logitech study finds
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 • Last week
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
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 • Last week
Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes to IEMs
IEM

Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes to IEMs

Premium in-ear monitor buyers can now pay extra for bespoke shells and faceplates, as Jerry Harvey Audio adds 10 DiamondCast finishes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week