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Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch
Internet of Things

Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch

New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026

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Neocloud providers set to grab AI cloud market share
Data Protection

Neocloud providers set to grab AI cloud market share

Gartner says specialist providers are gaining ground as enterprises seek cheaper, sovereign access to scarce GPU capacity for AI projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners
Partner Programmes

Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners

Demand in education and commercial computing is being shaped by partners, as ASUS singled out winners across Australia and New Zealand at a Singapore summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
UKG appoints Rod Johnson as Chief Revenue Officer
Data Analytics

UKG appoints Rod Johnson as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire is aimed at strengthening UKG's global sales push as software rivals race to turn AI features into practical workforce tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
Supply Chain

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026

Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders
Digital Transformation

McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders

Roughly one in three B2B suppliers still lack online purchasing, even as buyers and rivals increasingly shift spending and research online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales
Partner Programmes

European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales

Higher average selling prices are offsetting weaker demand, lifting European notebook revenues 12% in early Q2 despite falling unit sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Keeper Security ranks second fastest-growing in market
Software-as-a-Service

Keeper Security ranks second fastest-growing in market

A 53.42% revenue rise put Keeper Security just behind Google in Gartner's 2025 ranking of the fastest-growing security software vendors.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Gemini tops Floxy's AI coding assistant leakage risk
Data Protection

Gemini tops Floxy's AI coding assistant leakage risk

A Floxy study warns developers that Google's coding assistant keeps code for 540 days and defaults to training on user data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide
Samsung

Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide

Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands
Data Analytics

Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands

Brand partners can now automate pricing, content and inventory checks across major marketplaces as Pattern rolls out its Pi system.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

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Tide launches business investment account for SMEs
Fintech

Tide launches business investment account for SMEs

UK small businesses can now seek higher returns on spare cash as Tide adds investment accounts to its banking app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Digital Transformation

Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge

Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales
Internet of Things

ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales

The category's growth is being driven by demand for safer, easier cleaning of high-rise glass as WINBOT passes 1 million units sold this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Dreame wet and dry vacuum shipments top 10 million
Manufacturing

Dreame wet and dry vacuum shipments top 10 million

Growing demand has pushed Dreame's wet and dry vacuum range past 10 million units shipped worldwide since its 2021 launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026
Internet of Things

Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026

The ranking underscores Dreame's rapid global expansion, with the company now selling robot vacuums in more than 120 countries and regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India
Artificial Intelligence

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India

The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026