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What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026
Data Protection

What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026

Australian tech leaders tip 2026 as the year AI hype cools, privacy platforms surge and digital health reshapes everyday care.

By Erin Carley • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Global Stories

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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz
Gaming

Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns
Digital Transformation

Klaviyo predicts AI voice shopping & smart returns

Klaviyo forecasts 2026 surge in AI voice shopping, automated returns and connected-device purchases reshaping how consumers buy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton
Storage

Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools
Wearables

Siemens deepens Nvidia AI pact & unveils digital twin tools

Siemens deepens Nvidia AI alliance and debuts digital twin tools, targeting an industrial metaverse and copilots across factory floors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable
CES

OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable

OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Zyxel firewall wins PC Pro Security Hardware award
Firewalls

Zyxel firewall wins PC Pro Security Hardware award

Zyxel Networks' USG FLEX 50HP firewall has been crowned Security Hardware of the Year at the 2025 PC Pro Excellence Awards in the UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
Gaming

Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update
Unified Communications

Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update

Firewalla's App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow
Virtualisation

LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow

LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear
Mobile Device Management

Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Storage

Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod
Encryption

Gallagher's high security controller gains UK NPSA nod

Gallagher wins NPSA compliance for its High Security C7000 controller, targeting critical national infrastructure and high-assurance sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network
Mobile Device Management

CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network

CelcomDigi spotlights rising Malaysian champions in a new film tying ambition and sporting success to its nationwide network reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat
Wearables

LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat

LLVision debuts Leion Hey2 AR glasses at CES 2026, offering sub-second live translation captions in more than 100 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform
Data Protection

BC Transit, Spare to unify handyDART with one platform

BC Transit taps Vancouver tech firm Spare to unify handyDART bookings and oversight across 29 British Columbia communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to StreamMORE in Malaysia

CelcomDigi adds Prime Video to its StreamMORE portfolio in Malaysia, bundling trials, data perks and 4K streaming for mobile users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026