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Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
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
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Partner Programmes

IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
Data Analytics

ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back

Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
Customer Experience

Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia

Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
Cloud Security

Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT

Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset

Logitech's G325 Lightspeed headset offers low-latency wireless, immersive audio and all-day comfort in a sleek, lightweight design.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
Robotics

Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models

Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
Power / Energy

MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop

Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
Robotics

ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim

ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Unified Communications

Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents

Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Spotify debuts Taste Profile beta for NZ Premium users
Data Protection

Spotify debuts Taste Profile beta for NZ Premium users

Spotify is rolling out its Taste Profile beta to New Zealand Premium users, giving subscribers new controls over personalisation and discovery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink finish in India, targeting style-conscious users at INR ₹39,990 with no spec changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Homedics unveils Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK
Power / Energy

Homedics unveils Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK

Homedics launches Bridge vibroacoustic cushion in UK, blending low-frequency sound and vibration for 20-minute daily wellbeing sessions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
RØDE unveils RØDECaster Video Core console at USD $599
iOS

RØDE unveils RØDECaster Video Core console at USD $599

RØDE's new RØDECaster Video Core packs multi-cam switching, recording and streaming with pro audio at USD $599 for creators.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus
Wearables

Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus

Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 phones and Buds4 earbuds in Australia, highlighting on-device privacy tools, AI features and upgrade perks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises
Digital Transformation

India tablet shipments fall 21.7% as consumer demand rises

India tablet market shrinks 21.7% in 2025 as commercial orders slump, while consumer demand and detachable devices help lift fourth-quarter shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Turtle Beach unveils Mario Switch 2 controller, headset
Gaming

Turtle Beach unveils Mario Switch 2 controller, headset

Turtle Beach unveils Mario-themed Switch 2 controller and headset, officially licensed by Nintendo and launching in Australia on 31 March 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Bon Charge marks World Sleep Day with 25% sleep sale
Wearables

Bon Charge marks World Sleep Day with 25% sleep sale

Bon Charge launches 25% off sleep sale for World Sleep Day as Australians turn to red light, infrared and blue light blocking tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026