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Spark Upgrader lets users stack phone trade-in offers
Spark

Spark Upgrader lets users stack phone trade-in offers

Many New Zealanders could be sitting on valuable handsets, with Spark saying 70% of households have at least one unused mobile phone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Kiwi are shopping for smartphones the wrong way
Financing

Kiwi are shopping for smartphones the wrong way

Rising handset prices are pushing buyers to factor in trade-ins, bills and financing, not just the sticker price, when upgrading.

By Sam Bruce • 3 min read • Last month

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98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest
Smart Home

98 zero-day flaws found at TrendAI hacking contest

Researchers disclosed 98 flaws across phones, printers and AI tools, underscoring how quickly the attack surface is widening for businesses.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula
Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula

Battery life and sustained performance are better, but the iPhone 18 Pro's AUD $2,499 price still makes upgrades selective for owners of recent models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards
5G & Beyond

GSMA board backs 5G growth, inclusion & 6G standards

Billions still offline and fraud on the rise as the GSMA pushes for 5G returns, cheaper handsets and global 6G standards.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines
Apple

Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines

No longer the flagship in Apple's line-up, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life, sharper camera and faster chip will still sway upgraders.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
PingCar launches QR platform to contact vehicle owners
Fleet Management

PingCar launches QR platform to contact vehicle owners

Drivers can now be alerted more quickly when a vehicle is blocking access or parked badly, without phone numbers being shared.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • This month
TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary
Semiconductors

TCL opens industrial museum to mark 45th anniversary

The museum underscores TCL's shift from a Huizhou maker into a global electronics group, as it marks 45 years with displays on its industrial rise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Ai+ Smartphone launches Pulse 2 FE, NovaTab & LapTab
5G & Beyond

Ai+ Smartphone launches Pulse 2 FE, NovaTab & LapTab

The launch broadens Ai+ Smartphone's line-up ahead of Diwali, with devices priced from INR 9,999 to INR 24,999 for budget buyers and students.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Tasmania crime tips mostly now come via digital portal
Artificial Intelligence

Tasmania crime tips mostly now come via digital portal

The portal now supplies police with most public crime intelligence, as 84% of Tasmania tips arrived online in 2025 and 24% included images or video.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Logitech unveils new workplace video collaboration range
Artificial Intelligence

Logitech unveils new workplace video collaboration range

Businesses will get room sensors and new controls as Logitech broadens kit for hybrid meetings and office tracking, with prices from AUD $2,249.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Ai+ to expand India service network past 1,000 centres
Customer Experience

Ai+ to expand India service network past 1,000 centres

Customer support will become a bigger selling point as the brand adds more than 200 Indian service sites and launches a new assistance app.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling
Robotics

CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling

The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month
Consistent launches solar power hub for CCTV & IoT
Internet of Things

Consistent launches solar power hub for CCTV & IoT

Remote CCTV sites can now run without grid power as Consistent's 36W solar hub targets outdoor surveillance and IoT deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Canadians say technology speeds work but adds digital toil
Digital Transformation

Canadians say technology speeds work but adds digital toil

Canadians are increasingly frustrated by notifications, app switching and information overload, even as three-quarters say technology speeds their work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Who gets left behind by the UK's emergency alerts?
Unified Communications

Who gets left behind by the UK's emergency alerts?

People without compatible phones, English fluency or safe access to devices risk missing vital instructions when emergencies strike.

By Hilary Stephenson • 6 min read • Last month
Samsung launches three foldables in Australia for users
Gaming

Samsung launches three foldables in Australia for users

Australians can now pick from slimmer foldables as Samsung broadens the category beyond early adopters with three models for work, media and portability.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month