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Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service

One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Global Stories

Samsung Galaxy stories

Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Storage

Explainer: Samsung adds AirDrop file sharing to Galaxy S26

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Partner Programmes

Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Firewalls

Pwn2Own event uncovers 73 zero-days with USD $1 million in prizes

Seventy-three zero-day vulnerabilities were uncovered at Pwn2Own, with winners sharing USD $1 million in prizes for exposing critical cyber flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Wearables

A wake-up call for sleep health - the role of smartwatches in diagnosing sleep disorders

Smartwatch features from Apple and Samsung now help detect signs of sleep apnoea, raising awareness of this common but underdiagnosed disorder in adults.

By Shehaan Fernando • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Wearables

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools for sleep & fitness

Samsung unveils new Galaxy Watch tools including Bedtime Guidance, Running Coach, and Antioxidant Index to boost users' sleep, fitness, and nutrition habits from 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025