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TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK

TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Physical Security

Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

Data Analytics

Fashion & electronics lead global eCommerce price swings

Fashion and electronics see the sharpest online price swings, as Decodo data shows retailers repricing items every few hours worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026

DevOps

Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list

Anker SOLIX has surged into SolarQuotes' top three home battery brands, as reviews and backup reliability reshape Australia's solar storage market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

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

Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

TechEd

Aeroband strikes Amber deal for smart instruments push

Aeroband picks Amber Technology as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand, boosting access to its smart digital instruments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

Semiconductors

AI lifts silicon wafer shipments as revenue softens

AI-fuelled demand lifted silicon wafer shipments 5.8% in 2025, even as annual wafer revenue dipped 1.2% to USD $11.4 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Health Technologies

Shark Beauty's LED CryoGlow mask set for ANZ launch

Shark Beauty's award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Power / Energy

BLUETTI Elite 300 + Charger 2: Fast-Recharge, Go-Anywhere Power for Off-Grid Trips

BLUETTI's Elite 300 and Charger 2 bundle promises rapid off‑grid power for caravans and campers, now on offer from AUD $3,299.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Apple iPhone

RØDE adds Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO, PRO

RØDE brings Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO Gen 3 and Wireless PRO, letting creators record directly to iPhones via its Capture app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Smart Cities

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Internet of Things

Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Wearables

Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399

Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

eCommerce

India smartphone shipments hit 152m as premium demand rises

India's smartphone market grew in value as premium handsets gained ground, with Apple posting record shipments and offline retail regaining momentum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026

Smart Home

Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada

Sharp will roll out an expanded consumer audio line-up across Canada from January 2026, adding new speakers, headphones and mini systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe

UK refurbished PC sales nearly double as price-conscious buyers spur fastest growth in Europe and push second-life tech into the mainstream.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds

Sony launches WF-1000XM6 noise-cancelling buds and Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 in Australia, priced at AUD $499.95 and AUD $699.95.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

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