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Beko unveils appliances promising faster, greener chores

Households could see quicker chores and lower energy bills as the group rolls out laundry, cooking and refrigeration updates across its brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Clean technologies

Autex trial turns PET waste into construction feedstock

The trial could offer a new route for hard-to-recycle PET, keeping construction waste in circulation after conventional recycling fails.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Speakers

Hands-on review: JBL Boombox 4

Battery life, waterproofing and removable cells make this bass-heavy Bluetooth speaker more practical for outdoor listening, despite losing Wi-Fi.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Manufacturing

Canon launches ColourStream 7000 series for mid-range print

Mid-sized print providers can now scale output more cheaply, with Canon's new presses promising 127 metres a minute and easier upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

Supply Chain

TCA sets first common lifecycle rules for SIM & eSIM

A common way to measure the environmental impact of SIM and eSIM products could improve transparency for operators and suppliers across supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Agricultural Technology

Forsana expands retail reach across New Zealand & Australia

The expansion should lift Forsana into more than 600 stores as it targets farmers and households with hydrogen peroxide products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Mercurius Media Capital backs LifeSafe with USD $1.5m

US media-for-equity backing will fund LifeSafe’s direct-to-consumer push, as the fire safety start-up seeks wider household sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Digital Signage

TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

LG hits record 2025 sales as tariffs & EV slowdown bite

LG posts record 2025 revenue of AUD 88.6 trillion but operating profit slips on U.S. tariffs, EV slowdown and one-off restructuring costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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Unified Communications

Logitech launches Zone Vibe Pro headset for hybrid work

Hybrid workers can now use one headset for calls and music, as Logitech targets people splitting time between office, home and the move.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Hybrid & Remote Work

Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use

Households and small offices could cut printing costs sharply as refillable tanks replace cartridges in Epson's latest compact range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Australians want local groceries, Shopfully survey finds

Price and convenience still shape Australian grocery baskets, despite nearly half of shoppers saying local suppliers matter most.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

Endpoint Protection

UK firms lead northern Europe in sustainable IT use

Refurbished kit is gaining ground as firms face cost pressure, yet weaker patching could leave ageing devices exposed to cyber attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Internet of Things

BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

Households could keep fridges and medicines powered through outages, as the 2kWh backup is now on Kickstarter from AUD $1,147 equivalent.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Airsys launches UniCool-Max for high-density cooling

Operators of AI-heavy data centres can now cool up to 60kW per unit with Airsys's new system, which cuts compressor strain and space needs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

EduTech

Lessons from IIIT-B: Building an ecosystem where women thrive, not just survive

IIIT-Bangalore's gender-equal campus shows how thoughtful policy and support can help women in tech thrive, on campus and beyond.

By Meenakshi D'Souza • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Ricoh MediaMax expands Pro C9500 into thicker stocks

Ricoh Australia's MediaMax upgrade lets Pro C9500 presses handle 800-micron, 600gsm stocks, opening new card and packaging work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Trust unveils Seron Slim eco mouse for multi-device use

Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Cartech

Jaecoo J5 EV priced from AUD $36,990 for 2026 launch

Jaecoo will launch its J5 EV in Australia in January 2026, priced from AUD $36,990 driveaway with pet-friendly cabin and extras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026