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Canon Oceania names four New Zealand grant winners
Canon

Canon Oceania names four New Zealand grant winners

Four New Zealand groups will share NZD $20,000 in grants and equipment as Canon Oceania marks the programme's 20th year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

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Bazaarvoice & Profound team up on AI search visibility
Generative AI

Bazaarvoice & Profound team up on AI search visibility

Retailers risk losing sales if AI search cites rivals, prompting Bazaarvoice and Profound to link prompt analytics with customer reviews and photos.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display

Professional Mac users will get touch controls for the first time, alongside a new OLED screen and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips
Cycling

INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips

Outdoor users get a compact charger with IP67 protection, drop resistance and two USB-C ports, priced at USD $54.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Spanish photographer wins Epson Pano Awards top title
Photography

Spanish photographer wins Epson Pano Awards top title

The competition drew 4,084 entries from 93 countries, while a new aerial division reflected photographers' growing use of drones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Last week
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 • This month
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
Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
Semiconductors

Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads

New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

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Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs
Payment Technologies

Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs

For many younger Australians, the smartphone has become a digital life hub, with social media, work and payments overtaking calls and texts.

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 • This month
Panasonic launches compact 20mm LUMIX S prime lens
Software Updates

Panasonic launches compact 20mm LUMIX S prime lens

Photographers get a lighter wide-angle option as Panasonic expands its full-frame L-Mount range with a 20mm prime priced at AUD $849.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers
Apple iPhone

GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers

Recognition from 10 publications may help GoPro court creators and hobbyists beyond action cameras, as its new range pushes into the compact market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push
Software-as-a-Service

Payfit unveils new brand identity amid broader HR push

The refresh reflects a shift towards payroll and HR services, as the group seeks to win employers needing both software and specialist support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Creative resilience in the era of AI
Digital Transformation

Creative resilience in the era of AI

Fear over AI is giving way to a sharper test for creatives: who can use the technology without losing human context and taste.

By Gustavo Figueiredo • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
UK small firms lack cover for social media legal claims
Data Protection

UK small firms lack cover for social media legal claims

Many UK small firms are exposed to copyright and confidentiality claims online, with fewer than two in five carrying insurance cover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Canon Oceania names four Australian grants winners
Canon

Canon Oceania names four Australian grants winners

Grassroots groups will get Canon equipment and funding to back projects from sea turtle rescue to student journalism and First Nations healing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Jackery unveils Explorer 300D at Melbourne 4x4 Show
Gadgets

Jackery unveils Explorer 300D at Melbourne 4x4 Show

Visitors at the Melbourne 4x4 Show can pre-order a new portable power unit for AUD $299 as Jackery targets campers, caravanners and creators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026