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Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter
Australian homes are being targeted with compact kitchen appliances as colder weather lifts demand for quicker cooking and easier clean-up.
Ledlenser launches 25th anniversary torch range in Australia
Australian buyers get two premium portable lights with USB-C charging, recycled materials and a 25-year warranty as Ledlenser marks a milestone.
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.
OpenAI replaces ChatGPT default model with GPT-5.5 Instant
Users may notice fewer errors as the chatbot’s default switches to GPT-5.5 Instant, which OpenAI says cuts hallucinations by 52.5%.
Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia
Buyers seeking big-screen viewing get a wider choice, with a premium 6000-lumen model and a portable 4K option now on sale in Australia.
OpenAI adds Chrome extension to Codex as Australia surges
Rising Australian demand is driving wider take-up of OpenAI's Codex, as the coding agent gains Chrome access for signed-in work across web apps.
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