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Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
Marketing Technologies

Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks

As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.

By Mike Sweeney • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI
Partner Programmes

Samsung brings Perplexity to Galaxy with multi-agent AI

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK
Digital Transformation

TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK

TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks
Physical Security

Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Fashion & electronics lead global eCommerce price swings
Data Analytics

Fashion & electronics lead global eCommerce price swings

Fashion and electronics see the sharpest online price swings, as Decodo data shows retailers repricing items every few hours worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026
Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list
DevOps

Anker SOLIX cracks top three in SolarQuotes battery list

Anker SOLIX has surged into SolarQuotes' top three home battery brands, as reviews and backup reliability reshape Australia's solar storage market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499
Artificial Intelligence

Google unveils Pixel 10a with AI focus at USD $499

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Aeroband strikes Amber deal for smart instruments push
TechEd

Aeroband strikes Amber deal for smart instruments push

Aeroband picks Amber Technology as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand, boosting access to its smart digital instruments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne
Instagram

Fujifilm brings House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne

Fujifilm will bring its interactive House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne's Chadstone in March 2026, offering hands-on gear and fashion sessions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart
Wearables

Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart

Ai+ pushes into India's AIoT arena with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables via Flipkart, as it readies new Pulse 2, Nova 2 phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289
Smart Home

Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289

Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Logitech G launches PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse in Australia
Gaming

Logitech G launches PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse in Australia

Logitech G debuts its AUD $299.95 PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse in Australia, touting ultra-low latency and fully adjustable click actuation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
BLUETTI Elite 300 + Charger 2: Fast-Recharge, Go-Anywhere Power for Off-Grid Trips
Power / Energy

BLUETTI Elite 300 + Charger 2: Fast-Recharge, Go-Anywhere Power for Off-Grid Trips

BLUETTI's Elite 300 and Charger 2 bundle promises rapid off‑grid power for caravans and campers, now on offer from AUD $3,299.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
RØDE adds Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO, PRO
Apple iPhone

RØDE adds Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO, PRO

RØDE brings Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO Gen 3 and Wireless PRO, letting creators record directly to iPhones via its Capture app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands
Smart Cities

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026