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Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores
Apple

Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores

Buzzle, formed as Apple's largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs
Unified Communications

Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs

Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

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SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones
Digital Entertainment

SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones

SonicEdge launches ST100M, a compact audio module combining speaker and microphone for smaller, higher-fidelity earphones and wearables.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
YouVersion to reach one billion Bible app installs by November
App Store

YouVersion to reach one billion Bible app installs by November

YouVersion Bible apps are set to hit one billion installs by November, showing a 12% global increase and reaching users in over 2,300 languages worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps
Virtual Private Networks

Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps

Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025
Marketing

Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025

Jessie Stephens tops Australian Talent Index 2025 for tech brand endorsements, while Froomes leads in telecommunications campaigns, reveals survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
ArrayFire 3.10 brings new Python interface & expanded hardware
Edge Computing

ArrayFire 3.10 brings new Python interface & expanded hardware

ArrayFire 3.10 launches with a new Python interface and expanded hardware support, enhancing performance and compatibility for GPU computing across major platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security
Firewalls

AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security

Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh

The Asus ZenWiFi BD4 offers effortless setup and fast Wi-Fi 7 speeds, delivering robust wireless coverage across the home for streaming, gaming and more.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Ōura app redesign brings advanced stress & cycle insights
Data Analytics

Ōura app redesign brings advanced stress & cycle insights

ŌURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams
Mobile Device Management

AI-powered phishing threats outpace business defences & SOC teams

Generative AI boosts phishing and smishing attacks, forcing businesses to rethink security as AI-driven threats outpace traditional defences and SOC teams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Telstra International boosts Asia Pacific capacity by 30% with 400G
Firewalls

Telstra International boosts Asia Pacific capacity by 30% with 400G

Telstra International has boosted Asia Pacific network capacity by 30%, adding 200Tbps with 400G services via latest tech from Ciena and Nokia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware
Malware

North Korean group uses blockchain to launch advanced malware

A North Korean group has used blockchain-based EtherHiding to secretly deploy malware, targeting developers in tech and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends
Gaming

AI apps & short-form dramas drive new mobile growth trends

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads, short-form dramas surge, and third-party Android stores open new growth paths in mobile through 2025, says Mintegral.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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Google & CSA join forces to boost Singapore cyber resilience
Encryption

Google & CSA join forces to boost Singapore cyber resilience

Google and Singapore's Cyber Security Agency renew partnership to enhance national cybersecurity with AI tools and public-private training initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks
Customer Experience

WestJet & TELUS unite loyalty schemes for travel & tech perks

WestJet and TELUS have merged their loyalty programmes, letting members earn and redeem points across both travel and tech services for added perks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025