2026 stories - Page 18
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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robots
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wearables
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data analytics
Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
AI interview agents ease hiring strain in Australia
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.
Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.
Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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edge computing
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martech
Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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semiconductors
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biometrics
ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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drones
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uav
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skills shortage
DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.
Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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fleet management
Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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edge computing
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iot
Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.
Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.
LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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robots
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martech
LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.
What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026 and risk
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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devops
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.
Five hard truths about enterprise AI heading into 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
APAC firms face a 2026 AI reckoning, forced to turn fragile pilots into robust, edge-ready systems without collapsing legacy IT.
Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.
BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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renewable energy
BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.
AMD unveils yotta-scale AI roadmap & USD $150m pledge
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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robots
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
AMD maps 'yotta-scale' AI future with Helios platform, new chips across data centre to edge, and a USD $150m education pledge.
espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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ces
Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.
Recast Software recognised with 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Recast Software lands 12 G2 Winter 2026 badges, underscoring strong customer-led momentum for its Microsoft-focused endpoint tools.
AI to reshape SOCs in 2026 with new risks & demands
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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siem
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digital transformation
AI will upend SOCs by 2026, driving faster response but also AI-led outages, stealthier insiders, power strains and tougher oversight.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.