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Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

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JBL's Endurance Peak 4 earbuds impress with secure ear hooks, strong bass, IP68 durability and long battery life for active users.
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Getac launches rugged G140 Copilot+ tablet in Australia

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Getac's G140 rugged tablet lands in Australia and New Zealand with AMD chips, AI-ready power and field-first features for frontline workers.
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MacPaw survey finds green concerns may drive file cleanups

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MacPaw Earth Day survey finds 71.7% of Mac users would clear cloud files more often if they knew the environmental cost.
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SkoolBooks expands classroom platform across AU and NZ

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SkoolBooks rolls out across New Zealand and Australia, offering schools a classroom platform with local data hosting and real-time parent engagement.
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Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal

3 days ago
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Multimedia Technology expands into portable power with Cygnett deal, gaining exclusive Australian rights for power banks, solar panels and energy storage.
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GoPro sets Australian & New Zealand MISSION 1 prices

3 days ago
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GoPro sets Australian and New Zealand prices for its Mission 1 series, with subscriber discounts and bundled accessories ahead of May release.
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Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia

3 days ago
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Samsung unveils 2026 TV and audio line-up in Australia, adding Micro RGB sets, broader AI tools and more Art Store options.
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Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

3 days ago
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Asia Pacific businesses are expanding AI hardware use as new research shows strong uptake of AI PCs and workstations for different workloads.
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BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

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Bluetti brings a slim, quiet battery backup to Kickstarter, promising longer fridge runtime, smart app controls and expandable home resilience.
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Seeing Machines backs real-time driver impairment checks

4 days ago
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Seeing Machines urges carmakers and regulators to prioritise live in-cabin checks of driver fitness over chemical tests alone in road safety policy.
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Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow

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Australians back tighter AI rules and clear labelling, with new data showing deep scepticism over synthetic content, misinformation and news use.
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New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending

4 days ago
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New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.
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OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

4 days ago
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OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 RAID enclosure for DIY NVMe drives, targeting 8K workflows with up to 32TB capacity and 6622MB/s speeds.
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MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

4 days ago
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MacDrive 12 brings encrypted APFS read and write support to Windows, easing cross-platform file access for mixed Mac and PC teams.
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Hands-on review: Dynabook Z40L-N business laptop

4 days ago
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Dynabook's new Portégé Z40L-N business laptop blends sub-1kg portability, Copilot+ AI features and IT-friendly serviceability, but battery life lags.
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10 essential WordPress plugins every business website needs

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WordPress plugins can boost security, speed and search visibility for business sites, with experts highlighting the must-have tools firms should install.
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Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida

4 days ago
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data protection
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Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

4 days ago
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Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
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Reolink launches solar floodlight cam in Australia

5 days ago
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Reolink rolls out AUD $179.99 solar floodlight camera in Australia, targeting households with wire-free installation, local storage and AI detection.
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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

5 days ago
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Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.