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Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch
Wearables

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose via Apple Watch

Australians with diabetes can now monitor glucose levels and receive alerts directly on their Apple Watch through new Dexcom G7 integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

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Apple unveils child safety tools for parents & kids
Data Privacy

Apple unveils child safety tools for parents & kids

Parents will soon get tighter controls over apps, websites and contacts as Apple adds age-based safeguards to its devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist
Personalisation

Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app
Wearables

Blackmagic adds Apple Watch control to iPhone camera app

Creators can now start recording and tweak framing from their wrist when an iPhone is mounted out of reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
Unified Communications

Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected

Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
Storage

myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
Gaming

Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch SE 3 the sleek, stylish and irresistible option

The Apple Watch SE 3 in Starlight offers a sleek, stylish design and essential features that enhance daily health, connectivity, and safety with ease and comfort.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow

Narwal's Flow robot vacuum and mop, featuring advanced AI and a new mopping system, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for AUD $2,499.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular

The Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular offers a slimmer, tougher design with 24-hour battery life and innovative health features like hypertension alerts and sleep scoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life
Wearables

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts, longer life

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders
Wearables

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

By Shehaan Fernando • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
Wearables

Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
Wearables

Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI

Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wearables

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

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Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Wearables

Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses

Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025