Design stories

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

Bosch blends AI with human creativity under Sebastian Schwartze, transforming marketing, design, and innovation across the company while stressing care and ethics.

PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

A report by Tech Mahindra and MIT highlights that 80% of a product's environmental impact is set at design, urging AI adoption for sustainable development.

Adobe launches The Unfinished Creator Film, a global collaborative AI project empowering creators to co-create and remix an evolving short film via Firefly.

Siemens launches Innovator3D IC suite and Calibre 3DStress to aid designers tackling complex 2.5D and 3D IC architectures with early stress analysis.

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

OPPO has launched the Reno13 Series in New Zealand, offering cutting-edge design and AI features, with the Reno13 Pro priced at NZD $1399.

NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX PRO Blackwell series of GPUs, promising enhanced performance across industries such as AI and design, with significant boosts in productivity.

Apple has launched its latest iPad Air featuring the M3 chip and redesigned Magic Keyboard, elevating performance and usability with prices starting at NZD $1,199.

Arteris has unveiled its latest Magillem Registers technology, promising a 35% reduction in SoC integration time and a fivefold increase in scalability.

Adobe has launched its Photoshop app for iPhone, enhancing mobile editing with AI tools; an Android version is set to follow later this year.

According to CONTEXT's latest analysis, the PC market is facing a shaky demand downturn but may rebound by 2025 thanks to AI advancements and Windows 11 upgrades.

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro redefine wireless audio with stunning sound, advanced noise cancellation, and a stylish design, setting a new standard for music lovers.

The JBL Soundgear Frames offer an affordable and stylish alternative for music lovers, delivering impressive open-ear audio for under NZD $200.

Alienware has debuted its cutting-edge 27-inch 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor at CES 2025, boasting the world's highest pixel density for an immersive gaming experience.

Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.