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Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV
Gaming

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision
Gaming

Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range

Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range, adding Q-Series soundbars, Music Studio WiFi speakers and Sound Tower models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES
Customer Experience

LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES

LG is marking a decade of its Signature brand at CES 2026 with AI-first 'quiet luxury' fridges, ovens and design-led appliance ranges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks
Artificial Intelligence

Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks

Sber launches dual-screen ATMs across Russia featuring AI assistance and rapid health checks covering 10 indicators, debuting from December.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999
Smart Home

JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999

JMGO unveils the O2S Ultra, a space-saving smart tri-laser projector offering a 100-inch 4K display from just 16.8cm for USD $2,999 in North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
Large Language Models

Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers

Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features
Clean technologies

Thermomix TM7 debuts in Australia & NZ with new features

Vorwerk has launched the Thermomix TM7 in Australia and New Zealand, featuring a larger touchscreen, Open Cooking mode, and sustainability upgrades.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
Wearables

Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms

Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels
Wearables

Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Vorwerk launches Thermomix TM7 in Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

Vorwerk launches Thermomix TM7 in Australia & New Zealand

Vorwerk has unveiled the Thermomix TM7, a cutting-edge kitchen appliance featuring AI support and voice control, priced at AUD $2,649 and NZD $2,849.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Dematic named Voice Partner of the Year at Honeywell awards
Supply Chain

Dematic named Voice Partner of the Year at Honeywell awards

Dematic helped to integrate or upgrade voice-guided workflow technology to improve supply chain processes and customer service.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Sennheiser
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Sennheiser

Jason Grbevski joins us to discuss how the company is working within the business and education communication markets.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
NZ companies ill-prepared for new digital marketing era
Marketing Technologies

NZ companies ill-prepared for new digital marketing era

Kim Voon claims New Zealand companies need to get off their bums and get on with adopting new marketing tech or face being left behind by their global peers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
New rapid voice cloning tech could spell end for voice authentication
Biometrics

New rapid voice cloning tech could spell end for voice authentication

Baidu unveiled a new system that can clone your voice using just 3.7 seconds of audio, a scary thought in the era of voice biometric authentication.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Mar 2018

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Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs

Samsung's 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F transforms any room into a private cinema, combining sleek design with stunning 4K visuals and immersive sound for AUD $26,999.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform for warehouse efficiency
Supply Chain

Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform for warehouse efficiency

Dematic launches Connected Workforce Platform to boost warehouse efficiency with real-time insights, device integration, and enhanced staff engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025