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2degrees announces consumer availability of its eSIMS
Health Technologies

2degrees announces consumer availability of its eSIMS

2degrees has launched its eSIMs for consumer customers just over two weeks after releasing eSIMs for businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022

Global Stories

Smartphone shipments suffer a largest-ever decline, says IDC
Supply Chain

Smartphone shipments suffer a largest-ever decline, says IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments fell 18.3% y-o-y to 300.3 million units in the 4th quarter of 2022, according to IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023
Asendia hires new CEO & Managing Director in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Asendia hires new CEO & Managing Director in Asia Pacific

Asendia appoints Senthil Kumar as CEO of Asendia Singapore/South Asia and Stuart Foster as Managing Director of Asian Desk, APAC.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023
Samsung unveils new Odyssey, ViewFinity and smart monitors
Gaming

Samsung unveils new Odyssey, ViewFinity and smart monitors

The Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor (Model Name: G95NC) helps gamers see new levels of detail, with 7,680×2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Samsung advances new era of screens with new line-up
Gaming

Samsung advances new era of screens with new line-up

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED line-ups alongside lifestyle products and accessories.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023
Hands-on Review: Samsung Air Purifier AX5000
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Air Purifier AX5000

In a nutshell, an air purifier is a device that removes contaminants from the air to improve the overall air quality of a room.

By Valentin Garcia • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments down by 9.7% in Q3 2022
Apple

IDC: Worldwide smartphone shipments down by 9.7% in Q3 2022

The drop marks the largest-ever third-quarter decline and the fifth consecutive quarter of decline for the smartphone market amidst economic uncertainties.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
HMD Global appoints Brenden Folitarik as APAC Country Manager
Unified Communications

HMD Global appoints Brenden Folitarik as APAC Country Manager

Brenden Folitarik appointed as Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands for Nokia's smartphone and audio portfolio.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Samsung delivers standout Business Monitor solutions for today's workers
Digital Signage

Samsung delivers standout Business Monitor solutions for today's workers

Samsung's extensive range of business monitors is the go-to solution for employees seeking reliable, efficient, and healthy workspace setups.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2022
Hands-on Review: Samsung Freestyle Projector LSP3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Freestyle Projector LSP3

Samsung's Freestyle Projector LSP3B offers an elegant design and exciting features, making it a must-have portable projector.

By Romane Baudelet • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Hands-on Review: Samsung QN90B QLED 4K Smart TV
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung QN90B QLED 4K Smart TV

Samsung's flagship 4K TV for 2022, the QN90B, delivers superb performance and sets a high standard for competitors.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022
Foldable phone shipments to reach 41.5 million in 2026
Samsung

Foldable phone shipments to reach 41.5 million in 2026

Foldable phone shipments are predicted to reach 13.5 million units in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.7% by 2026, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2022
IDC data shows significant decline in wearable tech shipments
Supply Chain

IDC data shows significant decline in wearable tech shipments

New research from IDC through IDC Tracker has revealed the wearable technology market has faced a challenging second quarter.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022
FMI research reveals foldable smartphone market expansion
Samsung

FMI research reveals foldable smartphone market expansion

According to new research from Future Market Insights, the foldable phone market is projected to expand significantly as demand and innovation increase.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Milestone Systems appoints Fraser Larcombe as South Pacific Key Account manager
Data Analytics

Milestone Systems appoints Fraser Larcombe as South Pacific Key Account manager

Milestone Systems hires Fraser Larcombe as South Pacific Key Account Manager and expands its team with two new technical roles in Australia.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone

With its new range of foldable phones, Samsung has definitely brought a vibrant new energy to the smartphone market.

By Quentin Guillot • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022
Samsung introduces new generation of foldable smartphones
Unified Communications

Samsung introduces new generation of foldable smartphones

Samsung has unveiled its new range of Galaxy Z smartphones, bringing new developments to the company's foldable smartphone portfolio.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022

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