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Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift
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Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
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ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call
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personalisation
2degrees unveils a low-tech thumb ring engraved with a loved one's number, aiming to prompt Kiwis to swap scrolling for real phone calls.
Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)
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Marvel MaXimum Collection revives six 1990s Marvel brawlers on Xbox Series X, adding save states, rewind and online co-op for nostalgic fans.
Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia
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power / energy
Anker SOLIX's new Power Dock Pro aims to keep every circuit live in Australian blackouts, while letting rooftop solar continue charging the X1 battery.
Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game
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console gaming
Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.
Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
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Crunchyroll widens Apple TV app distribution with direct subscriptions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update
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Call of Duty Season 03 brings new maps, modes and weapons to Black Ops 7, Warzone and Endgame, with Verdansk and Avalon changes ahead.
Exodus trailer spotlights Jun Aslan in sci-fi epic
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Wizards of the Coast unveils a new EXODUS trailer at The Game Awards, with Matthew McConaughey's C.C. Orlev teasing Jun Aslan's perilous quest.
Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake
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steam
Konami and Koei Tecmo add Silent Hill f costumes and accessories to Fatal Frame II remake, alongside a 10% Steam bundle discount.
Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles
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digital entertainment
Blue Reflection Quartet to reunite Koei Tecmo and Gust's RPGs with HD upgrades, new story links and the first console release of Sun.
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
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TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
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D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
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Activision's Call of Duty Season 03 to add new maps, modes and weapons across Black Ops 7, Warzone, Zombies and Endgame.
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
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RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers brings old-school brawling to Switch 2, with cel-shaded combat, co-op thrills and a few repetitive fights.
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
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Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
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MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
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Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.
OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
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OPPO's Find N6 foldable lands in New Zealand with a 8.12-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and NZD $3,299 price tag.
Samsung launches 115-inch Micro RGB TV in New Zealand
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Samsung brings its largest Micro RGB set to New Zealand, targeting premium buyers with AI picture tools, glare reduction and wide-colour claims.