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Samsung unveils Sky Portal film above Sydney Harbour
Samsung

Samsung unveils Sky Portal film above Sydney Harbour

Aerial screen stunt drew crowds to Sydney Harbour as Samsung used local footage to promote the Galaxy S26 series and its camera tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last 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 • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure
Data Protection

OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

Video editors and other professionals can now build up to 32 TB of external RAID storage in a single Thunderbolt 5 enclosure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Lexar Udaan 2.0 in Thailand to reward India partners
Storage

Lexar Udaan 2.0 in Thailand to reward India partners

Top Indian resellers are set to be rewarded in Thailand as Lexar courts a channel network vital to growing storage demand across 46 cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
Generative AI

Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry

Developers gain faster tools for speech, voice and image apps as Microsoft adds three in-house MAI models to Foundry and Copilot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops
Hybrid & Remote Work

D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

The dock targets laptop users who need a desk setup without multiple adapters, offering three displays, wired networking and charging through one cable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Adobe adds custom models to Firefly in public beta
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe adds custom models to Firefly in public beta

Adobe has opened Firefly Custom Models to public beta, letting creators train image generation on their own styles while unifying AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift

Adobe boss Shantanu Narayen to step down as chief executive after 18 years, staying on as chair while the group navigates the AI era.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand
Storage

WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

WD is unifying its creator-focused external storage under the G-DRIVE name, phasing out SanDisk Professional branding across the range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne
Marketing Technologies

Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne

Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

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Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia
Sony

Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia

New high-resolution tools for photographers and video crews arrive with AI tracking, 8K recording and pricing from AUD $1,099.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
nmatic.ai & Alibi Studios launch hybrid AI VFX studio
Gaming

nmatic.ai & Alibi Studios launch hybrid AI VFX studio

Brands and studios could cut visual effects time and costs by up to 30% as The Next Valley blends AI tools with human-led production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech
Smart Home

Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech

Shoppers are being steered towards practical gifts, with prices from AUD $139 to AUD $1,399 across home, sport and imaging items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Lessons from IIIT-B: Building an ecosystem where women thrive, not just survive
EduTech

Lessons from IIIT-B: Building an ecosystem where women thrive, not just survive

IIIT-Bangalore's gender-equal campus shows how thoughtful policy and support can help women in tech thrive, on campus and beyond.

By Meenakshi D'Souza • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
From photographer to full-stack dev: a bold career pivot
Data Analytics

From photographer to full-stack dev: a bold career pivot

From photography side project to full‑stack career, Livia Gu shows how curiosity and mistakes can build real confidence in tech.

By Livia Gu • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne
Instagram

Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne

Fujifilm will bring its interactive House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne's Chadstone in March 2026, offering hands-on gear and fashion sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026