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Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

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Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.
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HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable

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HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.
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Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

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Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

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Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.
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Call for device donations as digital divide widens

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WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.
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Samsung readies anti-shoulder surf privacy feature

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Samsung is preparing a Galaxy privacy tool that blurs on-screen details to thwart shoulder surfers on commutes and in crowded spaces.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT AI

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.
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Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
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WHOOSH! unveils digital hygiene travel kits in Australia

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Screen-cleaning brand WHOOSH! has launched pocket-sized Digital Hygiene Kits in Australia as travel rebounds and device hygiene concerns rise.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
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Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.
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Whoosh! launches tech hygiene range in Australia for safer screens

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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WHOOSH! Tech Hygiene has launched its non-toxic, screen-cleaning products in Australia to tackle bacteria on frequently used digital devices safely.
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Hands-on Review: Kobo Clara Colour

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Kobo's new Clara Colour e-reader offers a 6-inch colour screen and 42-day battery life but costs NZD $299, limiting appeal against multifunctional smartphones.
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Samsung unveils 8TB SSD 9100 PRO for gaming & AI users in Australia

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches 8TB SSD 9100 PRO models in Australia, delivering up to 14,800 MB/s speeds for gamers and AI users from AUD $1,549.
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Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
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How to choose the ideal AMD Ryzen AI laptop for a student

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A new guide helps students choose AMD Ryzen AI laptops, focusing on AI power, battery life, display quality, and developer-friendly features for study needs.