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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.
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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.
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2degrees launches Ring Ring to nudge Kiwis to call

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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.
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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.
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Anker SOLIX launches whole-home battery backup in Australia

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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.
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Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game

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Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake

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Konami and Koei Tecmo add Silent Hill f costumes and accessories to Fatal Frame II remake, alongside a 10% Steam bundle discount.
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Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles

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Blue Reflection Quartet to reunite Koei Tecmo and Gust's RPGs with HD upgrades, new story links and the first console release of Sun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.