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Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Samsung broadens its mid-range push in Australia with two new Galaxy A phones, longer software support and launch discounts across major retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

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Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

Pocket AI Notetaker review: useful for phone call transcription and meeting summaries, but hardware quirks and a subscription hold it back.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media

eYou launches worldwide app as survey finds 97% of users say social platforms fail to prioritise truth or accuracy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

CrowdStrike promotes Adams & launches partner app Jet

CrowdStrike names Amanda Adams senior vice president as it launches Jet, a partner app to speed deal registration, rewards and sales support.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Virtual Private Networks

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing

Norton Neo browser gets built-in VPN and anti-phishing tools by default, as Gen says most blocked attacks in early 2026 were web-based.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go

Lovable expands its no-code platform with an iOS and Android app, letting founders and designers build websites and web apps from a phone.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last week

Biometrics

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

RØDE launches Sonaura MEMS mic tech, RØDELink II wireless system and podcast software in broad push across pro audio and creator tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Wearables

Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy

Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Gaming

Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift

Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month

Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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DevOps

Macy's launches AI shopping assistant on website & app

Macy's rolls out Ask Macy's, a generative AI assistant that helps online shoppers find outfits, try on looks and get style guidance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers

TD rolls out Google virtual card numbers for eligible Visa customers in Canada, adding a security boost for online and in-app payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Gaming

Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

OPPO's Find N6 foldable brings slimmer design, stronger battery life and refined multitasking, with NZD $3,299 pricing in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Stampede launches SNAPguard for hospitality guest Wi-Fi

Edinburgh-based Stampede launches SNAPguard to help hotels, bars and restaurants fix guest Wi‑Fi, capture data and link access to marketing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks

Firewalla's app 1.68 update brings AmneziaWG VPN, helping users bypass blocked connections while adding tighter device controls and a refreshed interface.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month