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Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Nirmal Sanganee to Lead Healthcare Sales Expansion for inTechnology
Digital Transformation

Nirmal Sanganee to Lead Healthcare Sales Expansion for inTechnology

inTechnology appoints Nirmal Sanganee as Healthcare Sales Manager to drive Spok solutions and enhance clinical communication across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025

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Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Hybrid workers in Singapore will get clearer calls and room coverage, as the new kit targets larger meeting spaces from 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Manufacturing

Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
Wearables

Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
Gaming

Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets
Unified Communications

Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker
Agricultural Technology

Myriota unveils AssetHawk satellite IoT asset tracker

Myriota launches AssetHawk, a rugged satellite IoT tracker promising global coverage and 10-year battery life for remote industrial assets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Storage

Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker

Sprout's Soundwave is a portable, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker with 14-hour battery life, crisp sound, and power bank function-ideal for outdoor music lovers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats

Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point
Network Infrastructure

Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Digital Matter launches Manta Fusion for advanced tracking
Bluetooth low energy

Digital Matter launches Manta Fusion for advanced tracking

Digital Matter has unveiled the Manta Fusion, a cutting-edge battery-powered tracker that promises over 10 years of battery life and precise positioning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

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GPS tracking cuts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps
Internet of Things

GPS tracking cuts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps

RFiD Discovery's GPS lockbox halts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps, saving NHS trusts over GBP £100,000 and easing discharge delays.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
RFiD Discovery unveils automated hospital contact tracing
Data Protection

RFiD Discovery unveils automated hospital contact tracing

RFiD Discovery launches Bluetooth-based hospital contact tracing to speed infection control, cutting manual workload and exposure risk.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
New TeleCANesis toolkit simplifies connected embedded systems
Software Development

New TeleCANesis toolkit simplifies connected embedded systems

TeleCANesis unveils a toolkit powered by QNX to simplify embedded software design, cutting development costs and speeding time to market for engineers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security
Firewalls

Cisco unveils Duo IAM to strengthen identity-based security

Cisco launches Duo IAM, a new identity and access management tool designed to combat AI-driven cyber threats with stronger, passwordless security features.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025