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LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households
Data Protection

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households

European shoppers could see more connected appliances and lower power bills as LG broadens its AI home push with energy-saving products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost
Customer Experience

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost

The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499
Software Updates

POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499

Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
EE launches free online safety sessions for parents
Social Media

EE launches free online safety sessions for parents

The back-to-school move comes as parents and teachers report that screen time is fuelling rowdy classrooms and family disputes over phones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch
iOS

iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch

Older iPhones have shed about 9% in value after Apple launch events, but some Pro models are holding up ahead of the next release.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia
Data Protection

HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia

Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 Pro Max in Australia
Wearables

Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 Pro Max in Australia

Australian buyers get bigger batteries, tougher builds and lengthy software support as Xiaomi expands its REDMI Note range.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle
Gaming

Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle

Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8
Biometrics

Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8

Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Last month
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Smart Cities

Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes

Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance

Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets
Semiconductors

Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets

UK shoppers are turning to refurbished phones as cheaper handset prices have outpaced inflation, with budget models rising fastest.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
2degrees opens Marton satellite station for smartphone tests
Network Infrastructure

2degrees opens Marton satellite station for smartphone tests

Customers in remote parts of New Zealand may soon get voice, data and messaging on ordinary smartphones, after tests using AST SpaceMobile's network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts
Phishing

Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts

Nearly every adult in Ireland was targeted by scam texts or phishing attempts last year, with more than one in five paying out and losing money.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform
eCommerce

Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform

Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland
Network Infrastructure

eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland

Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more often.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue
IoT Security

Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue

Millions of rooftop batteries are now subject to mandatory cyber standards as Canberra widens scrutiny of grid-connected home devices.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month