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Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children
Data Protection

Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children

A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Dreame unveils 80 products in Melbourne expansion push
Wearables

Dreame unveils 80 products in Melbourne expansion push

Australian shoppers will soon see Dreame's range widen beyond robot vacuums, as 80-plus products land through its regional distributor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai
Robotics

GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai

Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
OpenAI adds Codex to ChatGPT mobile app in preview
DevOps

OpenAI adds Codex to ChatGPT mobile app in preview

Developers can now supervise long-running coding tasks from their phones, with live updates and approvals in ChatGPT's mobile app.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens
Supply Chain

Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens

Higher component costs are squeezing margins even as households across Europe curb spending on discretionary technology products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

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Xiaomi launches 17T series in Australia with discounts
Wearables

Xiaomi launches 17T series in Australia with discounts

Australian buyers can save up to AUD $400 on Xiaomi's new 17T handsets, as EOFY offers bundle discounts, gifts and storage upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India
Storage

OPPO brings forward Find X9s & X9 Ultra sale in India

Strong pre-booking demand has pushed OPPO's Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra into stores in India two days early, unchanged in price.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Mouser warns on heatwave risks to phones & chargers
Supply Chain

Mouser warns on heatwave risks to phones & chargers

Prolonged sun exposure can overheat lithium-ion batteries, causing shutdowns, damage and, in rare cases, a fire hazard for holidaymakers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Alipay launches AI Wallet & Token Pay for agentic commerce
Fintech

Alipay launches AI Wallet & Token Pay for agentic commerce

The new tools let users approve and track agent-led spending, as Alipay bets on trusted AI payments to drive commercial use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors
Cybersecurity

MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India
Artificial Intelligence

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India

The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts

Households facing tighter budgets may find relief in discounts of up to AUD $1,200 on iPhones, plus cheaper plans and broadband.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Cambrionix launches platform for device testing labs
Platform-as-a-Service

Cambrionix launches platform for device testing labs

Software teams can run up to three times as many tests without adding space or power, Cambrionix said, as lab bottlenecks grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push
Texting

Britons urged to swap texts for calls in wellbeing push

New polling suggests millions are missing out on the mental health boost of voice contact as anxiety keeps many Britons from phoning loved ones.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026