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Shark launches three-in-one EveryMess cleaner in Australia
Retail

Shark launches three-in-one EveryMess cleaner in Australia

The new appliance targets mixed household spills and stains, as rivals race to win buyers wanting fewer single-purpose cleaners at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI helps connect Australia's fragmented property data
Construction

AI helps connect Australia's fragmented property data

Buyers could spend less time trawling separate planning, titles and valuation systems as AI begins joining up property records across Australia's states.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Merge & Convergint Australia forge strategic alliance
Physical Security

Merge & Convergint Australia forge strategic alliance

The tie-up aims to give Australian customers more joined-up workplace, audio-visual and security services as demand grows for integrated office systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Actuaries institute backs intergenerational report push
Housing

Actuaries institute backs intergenerational report push

Younger Australians face mounting pressure from housing, tax and climate costs as the Actuaries Institute urges ongoing policy reform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Today
Zeeën launches app to help Australians make friends
Hybrid & Remote Work

Zeeën launches app to help Australians make friends

The app taps into growing loneliness in Australia, where official data show many adults feel isolated at least some of the time.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
Women in Technology unveils Queensland awards winners
Robotics

Women in Technology unveils Queensland awards winners

Nearly 200 nominations led to honours for women, allies and teams across Queensland's STEM sectors at the 29th annual awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Viture launches Pro 2 XR glasses & dock in Australia
Wearables

Viture launches Pro 2 XR glasses & dock in Australia

Australian gamers and streamers can now buy Viture's lighter XR glasses and dock, with prices starting at AUD $179 in major retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Auction clearance rate hits 19-week high across capitals
Real estate

Auction clearance rate hits 19-week high across capitals

More homes changed hands as vendors met the market, with clearance rates lifting to a 19-week high even as values stayed below a year ago.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards
Agricultural Technology

NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards

Sydney businesses, startups and investors will gather next month as the event adds awards and workshops to spotlight AI uses and risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
blueAPACHE launches managed service for AI-era operations
Digital Transformation

blueAPACHE launches managed service for AI-era operations

Australian IT leaders facing tighter governance and cyber risks may gain more automated oversight as blueAPACHE reworks support around business outcomes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Australian student wins Dyson award for Clear Step
Sustainability

Australian student wins Dyson award for Clear Step

The device could improve safety for blind and low-vision users by warning of head-height hazards that standard white canes may miss.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Robotics

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era
Hybrid Cloud

Kindervag book charts Zero Trust resilience in AI era

As AI-driven attacks grow more automated, the book urges organisations to use Zero Trust and segmentation to limit breach damage.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
TCL urges viewers to tweak TVs as daylight saving starts
Television

TCL urges viewers to tweak TVs as daylight saving starts

Longer evenings can leave living rooms brighter and increase glare, prompting households to check TV settings before daylight saving starts.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards
Fintech

B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards

Renters could keep earning card rewards as surcharges and platform changes push more landlords to drop credit card payments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Zetifi urges safety checks for lone workers on road
Risk & Compliance

Zetifi urges safety checks for lone workers on road

Vehicle incidents remain the biggest killer of Australian workers, prompting employers to tighten lone-worker checks and emergency response plans.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Webull Australia boosts Qantas Points for new traders
Fintech

Webull Australia boosts Qantas Points for new traders

Lower entry thresholds mean first-time international traders can now earn 2,500 Qantas Points with just an AUD $200 buy order.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Dreame launches four premium robot vacuums in Australia
Robotics

Dreame launches four premium robot vacuums in Australia

Prices from AUD $2,199 widen Dreame's push into Australia's premium robot vacuum segment, as the company targets harder-to-clean corners and furniture gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push
Internet of Things

Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week