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Zip sees stronger spend on bills & household costs
Gaming

Zip sees stronger spend on bills & household costs

Cost-of-living pressures pushed more Australians to use Zip for bills, insurance and home maintenance, lifting spend per customer 15.4%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
Semiconductors

TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary

The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
TrendLife targets AI challenges with family-focused Kaleida
Edge Computing

TrendLife targets AI challenges with family-focused Kaleida

Parents and teachers may get more oversight of children's AI use as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida with Learning Buddy to curb answer-only shortcuts.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models
Gaming

Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models

Drivers of select 2027 Volkswagens will get parked-car gaming, as the feature marks the first volume US rollout by a major automaker.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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CASETiFY launches biggest iPhone 18 accessories range
eCommerce

CASETiFY launches biggest iPhone 18 accessories range

Premium buyers will face prices up to AUD $214.99 as CASETiFY broadens its Apple case lineup with more add-ons and tougher drop-test claims.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sharp launches wall-fit air purifier for Singapore homes
Smart Home

Sharp launches wall-fit air purifier for Singapore homes

Designed for wall placement in Singapore homes, the purifier targets rooms up to 62 square metres and costs SGD $744.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches three foldables in Australia for users
Gaming

Samsung launches three foldables in Australia for users

Australians can now pick from slimmer foldables as Samsung broadens the category beyond early adopters with three models for work, media and portability.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Panasonic launches compact 20mm LUMIX S prime lens
Software Updates

Panasonic launches compact 20mm LUMIX S prime lens

Photographers get a lighter wide-angle option as Panasonic expands its full-frame L-Mount range with a 20mm prime priced at AUD $849.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung
Smart Home

Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung

Rising ticket prices and comfort are pushing more Australians to watch live sport at home, with 91% preferring the sofa to stadium seats.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month
Hisense launches three new laser projectors in Australia
Home Theatre

Hisense launches three new laser projectors in Australia

The range targets buyers seeking portable viewing and bigger-screen home cinema options, with models priced from AUD $1,799 to AUD $4,999.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers
Apple iPhone

GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers

Recognition from 10 publications may help GoPro court creators and hobbyists beyond action cameras, as its new range pushes into the compact market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
E-commerce marketers shift budgets to AI & cashback
Digital Transformation

E-commerce marketers shift budgets to AI & cashback

AI shopping tools and cashback apps are set to capture most new eCommerce marketing spend as brands move before search and click.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CASETiFY launches iPhone 18 cases & foldable waitlist
Apple

CASETiFY launches iPhone 18 cases & foldable waitlist

Accessory makers are racing to fit Apple's new devices, as CASETiFY opens iPhone 18 sales and a waitlist for foldable Duo cases.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
CASETiFY launches iPhone 18 accessories & new cases
Personalisation

CASETiFY launches iPhone 18 accessories & new cases

Accessory makers are leaning on the iPhone 18 upgrade cycle, with CASETiFY adding pricier cases and new add-ons for Apple users.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month
Nikon launches Z5IIC full-frame camera in Australia
Social Media

Nikon launches Z5IIC full-frame camera in Australia

First-time full-frame buyers are being targeted with simplified controls and automated shooting tools in Nikon's new AUD $2,399 mirrorless model.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products
Gaming

Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products

Professional gamers and streamers get new gear and software as Logitech G broadens its range into sim racing and lower-priced devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Anker SOLIX launches S2000 power station in Australia
Clean technologies

Anker SOLIX launches S2000 power station in Australia

Demand for off-grid power is rising among Australian caravanners, with the S2000 aimed at longer trips and lower generator use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month