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AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ
Smart Home

AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will now have a lower entry point for SIM2 projectors, starting at AUD $19,999, as AVOZ expands its reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)

Stiff level gating and repetitive dungeon fights hold this Xbox Series X JRPG back, despite a gripping death-permadeath premise.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
Smart Home

Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide

The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here
Clean technologies

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Vunked • 5 min read • Last month
2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand
Data Analytics

2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand

New Zealanders will get to pick a national emoji, as 2degrees taps public sentiment and social media habits in a World Emoji Day campaign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited
Phishing

New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited

Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI
Personalisation

Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI

New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones
Noel Leeming

Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones

Priced at NZD $299, the over-ear set promises 80 hours of battery life and clearer audio for listeners wanting a better upgrade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Polestar 3 upgrade opens in New Zealand from NZD $149,900
Supply Chain

Polestar 3 upgrade opens in New Zealand from NZD $149,900

Faster charging and more range will give New Zealand buyers a 22-minute top-up option when deliveries start in mid-August.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage
Data centers

Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage

Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts
Data Protection

Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts

Plaud has launched a ChatGPT app that lets users search, summarise and analyse meeting recordings stored in their Plaud accounts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)

Its one-button rhythm action makes Nintendo's latest party game easy for newcomers, though the NZD $74 price may put off some buyers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia
Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest
Logitech

Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest

Swappable analogue switches and customisable lighting make this 98% wired board versatile, though the palm rest costs extra.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Logitech Spotlight 2

Professionals who present regularly may find the premium remote worth the cost, with haptics, custom controls and 30 metres of range.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last month
Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona
Smart Home

Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona

The sleeve sponsorship gives Midea repeated exposure to Barcelona's vast global audience as it targets stronger brand recognition in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries
Data Protection

ExpressVPN adds 214 locations across 113 countries

Users now have more local routing choices as ExpressVPN widens its app-selectable network to 214 locations in 113 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month