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Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh

The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Data Analytics

Ōura app redesign brings advanced stress & cycle insights

ŌURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Telstra International boosts Asia Pacific capacity by 30% with 400G

Telstra International has boosted Asia Pacific network capacity by 30%, adding 200Tbps with 400G services via latest tech from Ciena and Nokia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Customer Experience

Mobile app ordering four times faster than web, boosts loyalty

Paytronix report reveals restaurant orders are up to four times faster on native mobile apps than web, boosting loyalty and repeat customer purchases.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Generative AI

Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 & macOS Tahoe

Apple launches the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, boosting AI, graphics, and battery life for professionals and creatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Power / Energy

Apple unveils M5 chip with major AI & graphics enhancements

Apple has launched the M5 chip, boosting AI and graphics power with a 10-core GPU and 45% faster graphics than the M4 for new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Storage

Apple unveils iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display & Wi-Fi 7

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with M5 chip, OLED display, Wi-Fi 7, and iPadOS 26, boosting AI, graphics, and wireless connectivity for enhanced performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI apps, short drama content, & third-party stores drive mobile

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth

Phosphorus appoints Brett Raphael as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global growth amid rising demand for its xIoT security platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Physical Security

Oura raises USD $900 million to drive innovation & global growth

Oura secures over USD $900 million in funding, valuing it at USD $11 billion, to accelerate AI, expand globally, and enhance health tech innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Wearables

Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow

Narwal's Flow robot vacuum and mop, featuring advanced AI and a new mopping system, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for AUD $2,499.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025