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TELUS gala raises CAD $3 million for youth bursaries

The record haul will fund bursaries and grants for young Canadians hit by affordability, mental health and education barriers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Wearables

Samsung to open three new stores in Canadian malls

The expansion will give Canadian shoppers more places to test Galaxy AI devices, get support and buy Samsung products before year-end.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026

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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 week

Smart Home

TCL pivots to premium TV offering with Bang & Olufsen collab

TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Linux Foundation sets 2026 confidential computing summit

Pressure on firms to secure sensitive AI workloads is driving the summit agenda as adoption of confidential computing accelerates, IDC says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Samsung

Teads launches CTV Ensemble for cross-screen campaigns

Advertisers can now measure sales and visits from living-room ads as Teads expands connected TV into a performance channel.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Marketing Technologies

Taboola opens DeeperDive ads to AI chatbot providers

AI chatbot firms can now sell adverts against user queries, as Taboola extends DeeperDive's monetisation system beyond publishers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Private Cloud

Cast AI adds MiniMax M3 to Kimchi Coding as default model

Businesses can now route coding jobs to a lower-cost open-weight model as Cast AI makes Kimchi Coding the first autonomous agent to offer MiniMax M3.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Samsung

Samsung unveils Sky Portal film above Sydney Harbour

Aerial screen stunt drew crowds to Sydney Harbour as Samsung used local footage to promote the Galaxy S26 series and its camera tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Data Privacy

Google rolls out fake call detection on Android phones

Android users will be warned when a saved contact's call appears spoofed, as Google moves to curb rising impersonation scams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026

Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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

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Internet of Things

Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs

Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Samsung launches Galaxy A27 5G in Australia from AUD $499

A longer software support window and on-device AI tools are central to Samsung's push to win buyers in Australia's crowded mid-range 5G market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Smart Home

Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen

Australian buyers can now choose a 98-inch art TV or a portable touch screen, as Samsung widens its lifestyle range with two new models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month