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DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio
Gaming

DigiDirect Group acquires Mwave to expand gaming portfolio

The digiDirect Group has acquired online gaming retailer Mwave, expanding its portfolio and promising continuity for staff and customers amid post-pandemic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end
EduTech

EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end

Education Perfect offers free EP Starter to all Australian secondary schools until end-2025, boosting accessible AI-driven assessment and personalised learning.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile

Adobe launches Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling AI-powered image and video creation with seamless Creative Cloud integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments
Risk & Compliance

Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments

Nexxtap and Samsung partner to launch Tap to Phone payment solution on Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablets, enabling seamless contactless transactions in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
A look at several Sega Games on the Nintendo Switch 2
Gaming

A look at several Sega Games on the Nintendo Switch 2

Sega launches three enhanced games for Nintendo Switch 2: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S with new features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse

The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse offers 12 customisable buttons and virtual Stream Deck features for gamers and streamers alike.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Game review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Gaming

Game review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Nintendo Switch 2 owners must pay NZD $16 for the Welcome Tour, a technical demo exploring new features like mouse controls on Joy-Con 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Bigger screens, smarter work: How display technology is powering the future of work
Digital Signage

Bigger screens, smarter work: How display technology is powering the future of work

Innovative display technology, from large 85-inch screens to AI-powered management, is revolutionising hybrid workspaces across Australia as demand surges.

By Neal Elliott • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Nureva unveils HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces
EduTech

Nureva unveils HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces

Nureva launches its HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces, offering adaptive voice lift and AI integration for seamless conferencing and assistive listening.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Flip 7 Bluetooth speaker

The JBL Flip 7 speaker delivers impressive sound clarity and bass in a compact, eco-friendly design, priced at $199.95 with up to 16 hours of playtime.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)

Split Fiction, a witty co-op game by Hazelight Studios, offers 13 hours of fun on Nintendo Switch 2 for NZD $79, despite needing an extra controller and some technical cutbacks.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Volvo Cars selects HCLTech for strategic engineering services
Digital Transformation

Volvo Cars selects HCLTech for strategic engineering services

Volvo Cars has expanded its partnership with HCLTech to include comprehensive engineering services, boosting sustainability and innovation in vehicle development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Hisense launches HT SATURN surround system in Australia
Home Theatre

Hisense launches HT SATURN surround system in Australia

Hisense launches the HT SATURN 4.1.2 surround sound system in Australia, priced at AUD $1,199, featuring Devialet-tuned audio and Dolby Atmos support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
Sports Technology

Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Rode Wireless Micro a compact mic system for creators

The Rode Wireless Micro is a sleek, compact wireless mic system offering up to 21 hours of quality audio, perfect for content creators on the move.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows
Crypto

Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows

Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
Marketing Technologies

Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant

Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings
Unified Communications

Lenovo unveils ThinkSmart One Pro for smarter hybrid meetings

Lenovo launches ThinkSmart One Pro, a Windows 11 IoT collaboration bar with AI-powered audio and video for small meeting spaces and home offices.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Lenovo debuts new ThinkStation workstations & remote solutions
Data Science

Lenovo debuts new ThinkStation workstations & remote solutions

Lenovo launches new ThinkStation workstations and remote solutions with Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA tech, boosting performance for professionals worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025