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Fortinet named Challenger in 2025 Gartner Security Service Edge

Mon, 26th May 2025
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, highlighting its strong growth and FortiSASE platform.
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LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs

Mon, 26th May 2025
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LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand can stream Apple TV+ for NZD $3.99 monthly for three months, with plans renewing at NZD $14.99 thereafter.
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Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.
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OPPO launches Watch X2 in NZ with premium health features at NZD $649

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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OPPO launches its Watch X2 smartwatch in New Zealand at NZD $649, featuring military-grade durability, medical health tracking and five-day battery life.
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Glance unveils AI-powered shopping app for personalised style

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Glance has launched Glance AI, a global platform offering personalised, photorealistic, AI-curated fashion shopping via selfies and images on mobile apps.
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Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
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Google boosts education with Gemini 2.5 & LearnLM updates

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google integrates LearnLM model into Gemini 2.5, enhancing learning with AI-powered explanations and multimodal content for global users.
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Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.
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Gemma 3n AI model brings real-time multimodal power to mobiles

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Gemma 3n, a new AI model designed for mobile and on-device use, offers faster, private, real-time multimodal performance, now available for developer preview.
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Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.
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Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.
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Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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Kingston unveils memory & storage for future AI advances

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Kingston Technology unveils new memory and storage products at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI, gaming, enterprise, and aerospace sectors with high-performance solutions.
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Synology launches BeeStation Plus with 8 TB storage & AI tools

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Synology launches BeeStation Plus with 8 TB storage and 4.8x better performance, enhancing personal cloud access and media streaming for families and professionals.
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TeamViewer One unifies IT management for hybrid work era

Tue, 20th May 2025
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TeamViewer launches TeamViewer One, a unified digital workplace platform combining device monitoring, automation, remote access and diagnostics for simplified IT management.
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Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter

Sat, 17th May 2025
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Apple's MacBook Air M4 offers a slimmer, smarter 2025 upgrade with up to 18 hours battery, new sky blue finish, and powerful M4 chip enhancements.
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Sennheiser launches solo Profile Wireless mic with 32-bit float

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Sennheiser unveils Profile Wireless 1-channel mic for solo creators, offering high-quality sound and 32-bit float recording from AUD $369.
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Zoho unveils Ulaa Enterprise for secure, privacy-first browsing

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Zoho launches Ulaa Enterprise, a secure, privacy-focused browser designed to enhance organisational control and reduce IT workload from USD $1/month per device.
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OPPO launches 2025 photo awards with NZD $212,000 prize pool

Wed, 14th May 2025
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OPPO's 2025 Global Photography Awards open for entries, offering over NZD $212,000 in prizes for photos shot on OPPO smartphones worldwide.
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Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.