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Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android
Data Protection

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android

Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Cherry Xtrfy launches UWB gaming keyboard at £179.99
PC Hardware

Cherry Xtrfy launches UWB gaming keyboard at £179.99

Competitive players get a cable-free option with lower interference as the K63W Pro Compact debuts with UWB and 8K polling for GBP £179.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller

Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last month
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air
Wearables

Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air

At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Last month
XTU launches S7Pro action camera for creators & riders
Social Media

XTU launches S7Pro action camera for creators & riders

Buyers get a lower-cost alternative in a crowded action camera market, with the S7Pro offering 4K at 50fps and 48MP stills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut
Robotics

Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut

Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
LG sets up robotics centre under CEO Lyu Jae-cheol
Robotics

LG sets up robotics centre under CEO Lyu Jae-cheol

The new unit gives robotics a direct line to Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol as LG tries to speed up product development.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
eCommerce

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand

Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech
eCommerce

Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech

Younger Australians are driving demand for wellness devices as the Sydney brand offers 30% off in a one-day flash sale and 25% for a month.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Carousell reaches EBITDA profit as it bets on reCommerce
Artificial Intelligence

Carousell reaches EBITDA profit as it bets on reCommerce

EBITDA profitability gives Carousell room to expand secondhand services and AI tools, after revenue rose 18% to USD $140 million last year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia
Internet of Things

Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale
eCommerce

Amazon Australia launches seven-day Prime Day sale

Australian shoppers facing tighter budgets are being drawn to Amazon's biggest annual discount event, which covers hundreds of thousands of items.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand
5G & Beyond

Motorola launches seven smartphones in New Zealand

Buyers in New Zealand gain a wider choice of Motorola handsets, with seven new models spanning entry-level 5G phones to a NZD $3,499 foldable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Norton adds scam checks to Claude across all tiers
Data Protection

Norton adds scam checks to Claude across all tiers

Scam checks are now available to Claude users across all tiers, as Norton embeds its Genie tool to flag suspicious messages and links.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds
Digital Transformation

India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds

Trust in AI and connected devices is helping lift device sales, while service gaps are pushing Indian buyers towards protection plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Panasonic New Zealand returns to profit as sales decline
Risk & Compliance

Panasonic New Zealand returns to profit as sales decline

Lower costs and support income helped Panasonic New Zealand swing back to a small profit even as revenue slid to NZD $90.8 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month