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Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers
Unified Communications

Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers

More than 9,100 customers already use Snowflake's AI products weekly, as new tools aim to move corporate pilots into everyday workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
Internet of Things

Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices

Open-weight AI is getting a wider reach as Gemma 4 can run from phones to high-end GPUs, with local use and 128K context support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A57 5G smartphone

Longer software support and a tougher, slimmer build make Samsung's mid-range handset more appealing, though the camera and charging lag rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
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
Multiverse unveils CompactifAI for offline mobile AI
Data Protection

Multiverse unveils CompactifAI for offline mobile AI

Multiverse launches CompactifAI, a quantum-inspired app that runs compressed AI models offline on mobiles, targeting strict data regimes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
Wearables

Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device

Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
Unified Communications

Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI
Partner Programmes

Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat
Data Protection

Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

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OpenAI launches AUD $155 Codex Pro plan for developers
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches AUD $155 Codex Pro plan for developers

More coding time and unlimited model access will appeal to developers who have outgrown ChatGPT Plus but not OpenAI’s top tier.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
Google

OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

Premium foldable buyers in New Zealand now have another high-end option, with OPPO pricing the Find N6 at NZD $3,299.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

More choice in Australia’s mid-range phone market comes with prices from AUD $599, longer software support and AI tools aimed at everyday users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung tops Canstar Blue's 2026 phone satisfaction list
Customer Experience

Samsung tops Canstar Blue's 2026 phone satisfaction list

Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue's 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026