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CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks
Gaming

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable
Robotics

HONOR unveils AI robot phone concept & Magic V6 foldable

HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Cricut debuts Joy 2, Explore 5 cutting bundles in ANZ
Marketing Technologies

Cricut debuts Joy 2, Explore 5 cutting bundles in ANZ

Cricut debuts Joy 2 and Explore 5 Essential Bundles in Australia and New Zealand, pairing updated hardware with revamped Design Space tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals
Semiconductors

Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals

Weebit Nano posts record half-year revenue of AUD $5.6 million, boosted by major ReRAM licensing deals and reaffirmed FY26 outlook.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail
Wearables

Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards
Storage

TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards

TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock
Semiconductors

IDC warns smartphone shipments to fall on memory shock

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
Marketing Technologies

Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks

As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.

By Mike Sweeney • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

EcoFlow unveils DELTA 3 Max Plus power station in Australia
Smart Home

EcoFlow unveils DELTA 3 Max Plus power station in Australia

EcoFlow launches AUD $2,999 DELTA 3 Max Plus in Australia, a 2kWh, 3000W portable power station with Anderson-ready DC and app control.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
SiMa.ai & STIGA bring 'Physical AI' to robotic mowers
Robotics

SiMa.ai & STIGA bring 'Physical AI' to robotic mowers

SiMa.ai will embed its low-power 'Physical AI' platform into STIGA robotic mowers to boost on-device intelligence and extend battery life.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia
Power / Energy

Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia

Anker Solix launches ultra-fast charging, smaller portable power stations in Australia, with early-bird deals from AUD $999.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Akai India launches direct online store for home tech
Customer Experience

Akai India launches direct online store for home tech

Akai India launches Akaiindia.in, a direct online store for smart TVs, appliances and audio, with up to 30% off and no-cost EMI offers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes
Smart Home

Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne
Instagram

Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne

Fujifilm will bring its interactive House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne's Chadstone in March 2026, offering hands-on gear and fashion sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart
Wearables

Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart

Ai+ pushes into India's AIoT arena with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables via Flipkart, as it readies new Pulse 2, Nova 2 phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289
Smart Home

Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289

Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026