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Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030
Data Protection

Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030

Household budgets are set to be reshaped as AI agents steer purchases worth USD $3.35tn by 2030, WARC and PHD say.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

The M4 upgrade makes multitasking and creative work smoother, though the 60Hz display still feels like a compromise at this price.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts
Data Analytics

Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts

UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 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
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025
Social media drives Black Friday sales surge in UK
Digital Transformation

Social media drives Black Friday sales surge in UK

Social media fuelled a Black Friday boom in the UK, as Rithum data showed global social sales soaring 152% and online spend up 27%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
JD Sports upgrades Hibbett's US stores with new order system
Digital Transformation

JD Sports upgrades Hibbett's US stores with new order system

JD Sports is rolling out Fluent Commerce's order system across 1,000 US Hibbett stores to boost inventory visibility and omnichannel fulfilment options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse
Bluetooth

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection, stylish colours, and up to 450 hours battery life at a budget-friendly sub-AU$100 price.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online
Customer Experience

Dresses & jumpsuits top returns as Aussies shop online

Data from birdsnest.com.au reveals dresses and jumpsuits top the return list in Australia, with a 31% rate from over 85,000 returns last year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Apple launches new iPad Air with powerful M3 chip
Data Privacy

Apple launches new iPad Air with powerful M3 chip

Apple has launched its latest iPad Air featuring the M3 chip and redesigned Magic Keyboard, elevating performance and usability with prices starting at NZD $1,199.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Apple unveils iMac with M4 chip & Apple Intelligence
Gaming

Apple unveils iMac with M4 chip & Apple Intelligence

Apple has unveiled its latest iMac featuring the M4 chip and enhanced AI capabilities, promising stunning speeds and vibrant colour options.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

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Maebe overtakes Nike & Adidas in Instagram ranking
eCommerce

Maebe overtakes Nike & Adidas in Instagram ranking

The brand's rapid rise signals founder-led labels can outpace global names on Instagram, despite far lower content volumes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%
DevOps

Frasers AI assistant lifts online sales conversion by 25%

Early tests suggest conversational search is helping shoppers buy more quickly, with the new tool lifting online sales conversion by up to 25%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
Customer Experience

StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon

StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025