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Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders
Gaming

Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders

Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion
Firewalls

Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion

Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Just how green is Australia's tech?
Supply Chain

Just how green is Australia's tech?

Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Rebate deadline drives fierce contest in home batteries
Smart Home

Rebate deadline drives fierce contest in home batteries

A looming Australian battery rebate deadline sparks fierce rivalry between Sigenergy, Sungrow and Anker as labour costs eclipse hardware.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians
Surveillance

Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians

Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Security & value drive Australians' digital shopping
Data Protection

Security & value drive Australians' digital shopping

Australians want high-tech retail but demand tighter data security and better value as apps, AR and digital tools reshape everyday shopping.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting
Internet of Things

MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting

MasterChef winner Laura Sharrad reveals how smart fridges and connected tech cut stress, waste and chaos from Australian home hosting.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature
Data Protection

Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature

Samsung is preparing a Galaxy privacy tool that blurs on-screen details to thwart shoulder surfers on commutes and in crowded spaces.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia
Internet of Things

Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia

Reolink brings its 4K dual-lens TrackFlex floodlight camera to Australia, promising pan-tilt-zoom coverage and AI search for AUD $399.99.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Five tech trends to reshape Australia's digital future
Data Protection

Five tech trends to reshape Australia's digital future

Australia's digital economy heads for a 2026 reset as collaboration, AI literacy and sovereign cloud reshape work, data and family life.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Australians prioritise comfort & durability in furniture
DevOps

Australians prioritise comfort & durability in furniture

Australians are prioritising comfort, durability and timeless style over price and fast-changing trends when choosing furniture for their homes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia
Smart Home

Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia

Sony has unveiled PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT wireless turntables for Australia, priced at AUD $469 and AUD $599, aimed at vinyl newcomers and fans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east
Internet of Things

Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east

Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress
HP

Parents turn to print to ease back-to-school stress

Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Edifier adds three new noise-cancelling earbuds range
Digital Entertainment

Edifier adds three new noise-cancelling earbuds range

Edifier brings three new ANC earbuds to Australia via Officeworks, with prices from AUD $189 to AUD $299 and features like spatial audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Fastly powers Layercake edge shift for live streaming
Storage

Fastly powers Layercake edge shift for live streaming

Fastly's edge cloud powers Layercake's Streamcake to handle live streaming spikes, cutting origin load and boosting scale for major events.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users
Crypto

Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users

Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
CQUniversity & Cricket Australia trial AI for fielding
Digital Entertainment

CQUniversity & Cricket Australia trial AI for fielding

CQUniversity and Cricket Australia are trialling AI and computer vision to automatically track real-time fielding positions and tactics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes
Phishing

Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes

Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026