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Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners
Digital Transformation

Zeekr 7X gets over-the-air update for Australian owners

Australian 7X owners gain remote parking, digital key access and smoother CarPlay as Zeekr pushes software-led upgrades after sale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Sony launches BRAVIA 9 II & Theatre Trio in Australia
Sony

Sony launches BRAVIA 9 II & Theatre Trio in Australia

Premium home cinema buyers will pay up to AUD $44,999 as Sony rolls out its first True RGB LED televisions and matching audio gear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago

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Gigabyte marks 40 years with AI hardware launch at Computex
Edge Computing

Gigabyte marks 40 years with AI hardware launch at Computex

Local AI processing and gaming rigs took centre stage as Gigabyte unveiled new motherboards, graphics cards and laptops for Computex.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
Supply Chain

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026

Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch
Trends & Predictions

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch

The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up
Semiconductors

Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up

Gigabyte has expanded its PC hardware line-up with new AI systems, gaming components and design-focused builds under its Enter Infinity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor
Gaming

Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor

Gamers will get a premium new PS5 desk setup in August, as Sony rolls out its first wireless fight stick and a 27-inch monitor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software
Gaming

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software

More than 1,000 games and apps now support Nvidia's RTX features, as the chipmaker also readies a new compact PC design for AI tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Asus TUF Gaming 16 adds RTX 5070 & quieter cooling
PC Hardware

Asus TUF Gaming 16 adds RTX 5070 & quieter cooling

Gamers could get quieter sessions and easier upgrades, with the 16-inch model packing Nvidia's RTX 5070 and user-accessible memory slots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Asus launches AI PCs, tablets & software at Computex
Data Privacy

Asus launches AI PCs, tablets & software at Computex

The wider AI push spans creator laptops, home PCs and tablets, as Asus seeks to make on-device intelligence a selling point across its range.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
Xbox

Asus launches anniversary ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle

A 20th-anniversary edition aims to tempt handheld gamers with an OLED screen, Xbox branding and AR glasses in the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
Xbox

Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range

The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

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MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers
Robotics

MWC Shanghai adds AgiBot, Siemens & Vodafone speakers

Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory
Internet of Things

Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory

New Zealand buyers can now add a wire-free 2K doorbell and solar-powered camera accessory as Blink broadens its home security range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Samsung launches first 6K gaming monitor worldwide
Samsung

Samsung launches first 6K gaming monitor worldwide

Gamers could soon get sharper and faster screens as Samsung adds a 6K Odyssey model and widens its premium monitor range worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TP-Link unveils Archer 8, its first Wi-Fi 8 router
Gaming

TP-Link unveils Archer 8, its first Wi-Fi 8 router

Canadian homes with weak spots and Wi-Fi congestion may see steadier connections when the Archer 8 arrives in October 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago