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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Trusted Contact for adults
Generative AI

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Trusted Contact for adults

Adults using ChatGPT can now name a trusted contact, giving OpenAI a new way to alert someone in serious self-harm cases.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week
Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs
Storage

Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs

Consumers are prioritising pricier PCs over phones, as higher component costs and longer upgrade cycles lifted retail tech revenues across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1
Semiconductors

AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1

AI data centre orders helped push worldwide silicon wafer shipments 13.1% higher in the first quarter, SEMI said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Hyperscale

LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise

Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300
5G & Beyond

Ai+ launches India's first flip phone under GBP £300

Priced below many rivals, the handset aims to make flip phones accessible to more Indian buyers as premium foldables stay niche.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push
Data Protection

Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push

Priced at 14999, the Nova 2 Ultra targets India's crowded mid-range phone buyers as Ai+ seeks wider brand recognition.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia
Data Protection

Plaud launches AI note-taking devices in Australia

Australian professionals now have two purpose-built recording tools that turn meetings and calls into summaries, notes and action items.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection
Virtual Private Networks

Gen launches VPN for Agents & Norton AI protection

Security risks are rising as AI agents handle emails, code and financial tasks, prompting Gen to add new protections in Norton 360.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TCL launches SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia
Digital Entertainment

TCL launches SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia

TCL rolls out SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia, led by the X11L, as the range debuts Google Gemini AI and wider colour controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Fujifilm opens largest House of Photography in Auckland
Customer Experience

Fujifilm opens largest House of Photography in Auckland

Fujifilm turns Auckland headquarters into a photography hub with printing, workshops and exhibition space, its biggest such venue in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Ledlenser launches 25th anniversary torch range in Australia
eCommerce

Ledlenser launches 25th anniversary torch range in Australia

Australian buyers get two premium portable lights with USB-C charging, recycled materials and a 25-year warranty as Ledlenser marks a milestone.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter
Power / Energy

Midea highlights compact kitchen appliances for winter

Australian homes are being targeted with compact kitchen appliances as colder weather lifts demand for quicker cooking and easier clean-up.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia
Gaming

Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia

Buyers seeking big-screen viewing get a wider choice, with a premium 6000-lumen model and a portable 4K option now on sale in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save on Galaxy phones, earbuds and watches as Samsung targets Mother’s Day demand through its online store.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Bose launches modular Lifestyle home audio collection
Smart Home

Bose launches modular Lifestyle home audio collection

Buyers can build from a single speaker to a 7.1.4 cinema system, as Bose targets simpler wireless home audio set-ups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia
Fleet Management

Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia

New parking features aim to help Australian motorists capture evidence after damage or tailgating incidents, with prices from AUD $189.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month