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Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor
Artificial Intelligence

Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor

Fujifilm launches the compact X-E5 mirrorless camera featuring a 40.2MP sensor, 5-axis stabilisation, and 6.2K video for versatile photography.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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Pleneo launches Planner for faster meeting room design
Unified Communications

Pleneo launches Planner for faster meeting room design

It aims to cut manual work for channel partners and enterprises standardising hybrid meeting rooms across multiple sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities
Clean technologies

Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities

Communities in Australia and New Zealand could share more than AUD $50,000 in funding and Canon gear as the scheme marks 20 years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
Unified Communications

Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ

Remote Australian and New Zealand sites will get faster access to edge AI and private 5G as Wavelink builds a new partner channel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Ericsson, Future Technologies deepen AI-ready 5G push
Unified Communications

Ericsson, Future Technologies deepen AI-ready 5G push

Ericsson and Future Technologies are deepening their North American push to deliver AI-ready private 5G for industrial and critical infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users
Endpoint Protection

Arrow backs .lumen AI glasses to guide blind users

.lumen teams with Arrow to scale AI-powered haptic glasses that guide blind users, aiming to bring the guide-dog experience to a headset.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop
Data Protection

HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks
Unified Communications

Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks
Firewalls

Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Cosmic Orange

Apple's latest flagship balances raw performance with careful design, combining lasting battery life, serious camera upgrades and a hint of what's next.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management
COVID-19

Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

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Nikon's lighter, faster Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Nikon

Nikon's lighter, faster Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Nikon unveils the lighter Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, promising faster autofocus, better tracking and improved handling for Z shooters.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Silvus unveils compact SM5200 tactical MANET radio
Encryption

Silvus unveils compact SM5200 tactical MANET radio

Silvus launches 182g SM5200 StreamCaster MINI radio, bringing full MANET capability and rugged, secure mesh comms to dismounted troops.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off
Samsung

digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off

digiDirect launches Black Friday Clickathon with up to 50% off cameras, computers and mobile devices across major brands like Sony, Canon and Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OM SYSTEM launches OM-5 Mark II camera & pro lens in India
Photography

OM SYSTEM launches OM-5 Mark II camera & pro lens in India

OM SYSTEM debuts the OM-5 Mark II camera and M.ZUIKO 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO lens in India, targeting outdoor photographers this festive season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 & first GF power zoom lens
FujiFilm

Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 & first GF power zoom lens

Fujifilm Australia has launched the GFX ETERNA 55 large format cinema camera and its first GF power zoom lens, enhancing filmmaking with 102MP and smooth zoom.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025