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Indian company rolls out $5 smartphone

Indian company rolls out $5 smartphone

A new Indian company has introduced a smartphone for for 251 rupees, about NZ$5.50, and has been met with a mix of scepticism and excitement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Global Stories

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Airbnb adds car hires, hotels & World Cup experiences

Artificial Intelligence

Airbnb adds car hires, hotels & World Cup experiences

Travellers could now book more of a trip in one app as the platform adds hotels, car hires and World Cup activities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

AliExpress raises UK Brand+ price guarantee to £40

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

When should you price match?

Unified Communications

When should you price match?

Amid telecom cost wars, NZ ISPs ponder sustainable pricing, seeking a balance between matching rivals and keeping margins healthy.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Cars24 launches sale with discounts & buyer guarantees

Customer Experience

Cars24 launches sale with discounts & buyer guarantees

Household budget pressure is pushing used-car buyers to seek price certainty, as Cars24 pairs discounts with return and price-match guarantees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

AliExpress lures UK shoppers from Amazon with prices

Marketing Technologies

AliExpress lures UK shoppers from Amazon with prices

AliExpress tempts budget-conscious UK shoppers away from Amazon, as new research highlights price as the dominant factor in purchases.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026