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Meta launches Muse Image in Meta AI for chats & apps
Data Protection

Meta launches Muse Image in Meta AI for chats & apps

The rollout puts image generation inside Meta's most-used apps, as the company broadens its AI tools for chats, stories and advertising.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth
Digital Transformation

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth

Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch
Trends & Predictions

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch

The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range

European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets
Unified Communications

Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets

Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store
Digital Entertainment

Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store

Australian subscribers can now view 25 works from Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 in 4K on Samsung’s Art Store, including on new TVs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages
Robotic Process Automation

Google expands Gemini in Chrome with new languages

Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, New Zealand and Canada, adding over 50 languages and deeper links to Gmail, Maps and YouTube.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen
Smart Home

Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen

Australian buyers can now choose a 98-inch art TV or a portable touch screen, as Samsung widens its lifestyle range with two new models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
Smart Home

TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599

UK shoppers get a £599 entry point to TCL’s art-style TV range, which blends home décor design with QD-Mini LED picture tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia
Smart Home

Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia

More Australian buyers can now get AI-powered TV features, as Samsung broadens glare-free, art-focused and ultra-large screens across its 2026 range.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Internet of Things

BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

Households could keep fridges and medicines powered through outages, as the 2kWh backup is now on Kickstarter from AUD $1,147 equivalent.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform
Robotic Process Automation

Maket launches Version 2 of AI home design platform

Homeowners can now draft and revise layouts in plain language as the Montreal startup’s latest release bundles planning, editing and visualisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Samsung unveils 2026 home audio range in Australia
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 2026 home audio range in Australia

Australian shoppers can now buy Samsung's updated soundbars and speakers, with prices spanning AUD $479 to AUD $1,999 across the new range.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
How to create a statement staircase with the right lighting
Opinion

How to create a statement staircase with the right lighting

Well chosen fixtures can turn a plain stairway into a focal point, while also improving safety and making each step easier to see.

By Pervez Danishyar • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Bluesound PULSE FLEX debuts redesigned wireless speaker
Unified Communications

Bluesound PULSE FLEX debuts redesigned wireless speaker

Amber Technology has unveiled a redesigned Bluesound PULSE FLEX in Australia, a compact, high-res wireless speaker for smaller rooms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Trendy home renovations could slash Australian resale values
Hybrid & Remote Work

Trendy home renovations could slash Australian resale values

Trendy home makeovers could cost Australians tens of thousands at resale, as buyers shun high-maintenance finishes and inflexible layouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026