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Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September
Smart Home

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers
Disaster Recovery

Samsung updates Smart Switch to ease iPhone transfers

Galaxy users can now import iPhone data wirelessly in under an hour, easing one of the biggest barriers to switching ecosystems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
Hybrid & Remote Work

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users

USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Samsung hosts Bengaluru AI conference with 300 participants
Edge Computing

Samsung hosts Bengaluru AI conference with 300 participants

India's AI race is drawing wider industry backing as Samsung brought together more than 300 leaders to discuss future uses and risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
GSMA adds Closing the Loop recycling service to portfolio
Supply Chain

GSMA adds Closing the Loop recycling service to portfolio

Mobile operators now have a packaged way to link handset sales with recycling, as GSMA Industry Services broadens its sustainability tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds
Headphones

Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds

Clip-on earphones from OPPO are impressing testers with secure comfort, strong bass and 40 hours of battery life, despite the NZD $399 price.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • This month
AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung

AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung foldable owners now have a slimmer protection option as AULUMU targets heat, grip and magnetic accessory support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Stealthium & Tenstorrent add AI runtime visibility
Semiconductors

Stealthium & Tenstorrent add AI runtime visibility

Enterprises running AI on specialised hardware could gain better control and security as the firms target a visibility gap in runtime operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz
Samsung

Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz

Competitive gamers could gain smoother motion from Samsung's latest Odyssey line-up, which includes a 27-inch model rated at up to 1,100Hz.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets
Semiconductors

Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets

UK shoppers are turning to refurbished phones as cheaper handset prices have outpaced inflation, with budget models rising fastest.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform
eCommerce

Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform

Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Samsung launches health-focused Watch9 & Ultra2 in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches health-focused Watch9 & Ultra2 in Australia

Health tracking is becoming a bigger draw for smartwatch buyers, with Samsung citing strong interest from Australian women in wellness features.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says
Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia

Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others
Digital Transformation

MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others

The appointments signal growing demand for AI-led production as agencies and brands seek faster social content, live experiences and hybrid campaigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Samsung expands business mobile distribution through WBT
Digital Signage

Samsung expands business mobile distribution through WBT

It gives Australian resellers a single source for Samsung business devices, displays and appliances as the group pushes bundled enterprise sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month