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New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Drones

New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Fintech

Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players

Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average
Cloud Services

Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average

Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Qualcomm and ZTE to bring cloud gaming to 5G
Gaming

Qualcomm and ZTE to bring cloud gaming to 5G

The demonstration aims to demonstrate that console-quality mobile gaming experiences are achievable over live 5G networks.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Robotics

Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year

If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Hands-on Review: D-Link D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router

D-Link's D-Fend AC2600 Wi-Fi Router combines ease of use with robust security features, making it suitable for both novice users and tech enthusiasts alike.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
LG takes home over 140 awards at CES
Digital Signage

LG takes home over 140 awards at CES

Including Engadget Best of CES Award in TV category for fifth consecutive year for the LG Signature OLED TV R.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey
Digital Entertainment

Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies
Digital Signage

Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies

Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2019
Vonzeal's Kaiser Baas acquisition ignites new era of customer-centric service
Channel development

Vonzeal's Kaiser Baas acquisition ignites new era of customer-centric service

Vonzeal's brands drive one main focus: consumer-centric, quality products that allow consumers to share their experiences.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT
MuleSoft

Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT

IoT's rise poses grave security risks; enterprises seek secure integration and API-led strategies, experts say.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war
Google

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Smiths City value falls as it reluctantly complies with ruling
Licensing

Smiths City value falls as it reluctantly complies with ruling

Smiths City's stock value drops 4.6% as it faces reprimand from the Employment Court over unpaid meeting hours.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked
Licensing

Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked

Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection
Malware

59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection

Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association
Drones

Australia & New Zealand named innovation champions by U.S association

Australia, New Zealand, Finland and the United Kingdom have been named the most innovative countries, according to the Consumer Technology Association.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company
Hyperscale

Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company

Xilinx CEO Victor Peng reveals a bold strategy shift, aiming to redefine the company with highly flexible processors and a focus on data centre acceleration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018