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Australian regulators are expanding online content controls, requiring age verification for R18+ rated games, with platforms like Microsoft and Apple implementing new measures to restrict access to adult content, focusing on multiplayer and online experiences rather than offline titles. Australia…
OpenAI is developing a portable, screenless smart speaker, designed alongside Jony Ive, which aims to enter the voice-assistant market in 2027 and disrupt established tech giants like Amazon, Google and Apple. OpenAI is preparing to move beyond software and into…
Apple is likely to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro in September with a more significant hardware refresh and a potential foldable device, signalling a shift towards a more segmented release schedule. Apple is expected to stick with its familiar autumn…
Samsung seeks to strengthen its lead in the evolving foldable smartphone market with innovative designs, AI-driven features, and increased customer loyalty, as consumer demand for portable large displays continues to grow rapidly. Samsung is trying to extend its lead in…
A surge in demand and supply constraints are reversing traditional resale values for used iPhones in 2026, signalling a new phase in the second-hand smartphone market where devices now appreciate rather than decline in value. Refurbished iPhones are becoming harder,…
The GSMA reports that Asia Pacific’s mobile sector has become a key driver of economic growth, with a rising emphasis on trust, security, and sovereignty as 5G and AI expand regionally, despite lingering inclusion challenges. Asia Pacific’s mobile sector is…
The global tablet market contracted by 10% in Q2 2026, with manufacturers increasingly prioritising premium devices amid supply constraints and shifting consumer demand. Omdia said the global tablet market fell 10% year on year in the second quarter of 2026,…
Australia’s Attorney-General has called for a swift review of smart glasses amid growing worries over covert recording and privacy violations, prompted by surging sales of affordable, discreet devices. Australia’s Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has asked the privacy watchdog to give priority…
Google is repositioning its laptop ambitions with the leak of the Googlebook 15, signalling a move into the premium market with new hardware and aluminium OS tailored for AI integration, aiming to challenge traditional PC giants from 2026. Google’s next…
Early pre-orders for Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z8 foldable phones surpass previous launches by over 30%, signalling a shifting market preference towards wider and more affordable foldable models across major regions worldwide. Samsung Electronics’ latest foldable phone line has made a…
The European Union has introduced the world’s most detailed AI regulations, extending protections to include health and psychological impacts while tightening transparency and oversight requirements for high-risk systems. Europe is moving ahead with some of the world’s most detailed rules…
As Tim Cook steps down as CEO and John Ternus takes the helm, Apple confronts a surge in memory chip prices that threatens to disrupt product margins and supply chain stability, challenging the company’s reputation for resilience and innovation. Apple…
