SmartPhones stories
New research shows nearly one in four young Australians juggle side hustles and content creation, embracing tech to lead multi-hyphenate lives in 2025.
Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.
LG Electronics showcased smart hotel TVs with Google Cast, advanced laundry solutions, and digital displays at Sydney's NoVacancy Expo 2025.
Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.
Oakley and Meta have launched Meta Vanguard AI glasses, offering athletes performance insights, a POV camera, and fitness app integration for high-intensity sports.
ThoughtSpot teams with Snowflake to launch the Open Semantic Interchange, an open source effort to standardise data semantics across platforms and tools.
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its fastest mobile CPU, with enhanced AI, gaming graphics, and professional video features for flagship smartphones.
Anonymised and Bedrock have partnered to enable ID-less targeting, helping advertisers reach Safari and iOS users while preserving privacy across digital campaigns.
Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.
Meta's smart glasses demo faltered not due to hardware but harsh Wi-Fi, exposing critical need for robust wireless at live tech events.
Jamf's Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.
The OpenID Foundation has launched the first global standards enabling real-time sharing of security alerts across digital identity systems, boosting online protection.
Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
In August 2025, AI-capable notebooks with integrated NPUs made up 31% of UK retail sales, up from 18.7% a year earlier, signalling growing consumer demand.
Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.
HONOR and CuteCircuit reveal an AI-designed multipurpose outfit inspired by the new Magic V5 smartphone, blending fashion with cutting-edge technology.
CelcomDigi launches pre-orders for iPhone 17 series in Malaysia with rebates up to MYR RM1,200 and free PhoneCARE protection starting 12 September 2025.
Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.
Sony launches the Xperia 10 VII in the UK at GBP £399, featuring a new shutter button, improved cameras, 2-day battery life, and advanced display technology.
Europe's PC market surged in Q3 2025 as Windows 10 support ends, driving strong sales of AI-capable notebooks and desktops across businesses and consumers.