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eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland
Network Infrastructure

eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland

Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more often.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost
Customer Experience

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost

The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bloomberg brings ASKB AI to mobile with cross-device sync
Software-as-a-Service

Bloomberg brings ASKB AI to mobile with cross-device sync

Cross-device continuity should help investors keep ASKB queries going on the move, with the same context and personalisation on mobile.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
GSMA adds Closing the Loop recycling service to portfolio
Supply Chain

GSMA adds Closing the Loop recycling service to portfolio

Mobile operators now have a packaged way to link handset sales with recycling, as GSMA Industry Services broadens its sustainability tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle
Gaming

Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle

Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8
Biometrics

Hands-on review: Samsung Z Fold8

Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Last month
Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes
Smart Cities

Broadband becomes key factor for Britons choosing homes

Poor broadband can now put buyers off a home altogether, with 23% saying slow service would make them walk away.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance

Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets
Semiconductors

Budget smartphone prices rise faster than premium handsets

UK shoppers are turning to refurbished phones as cheaper handset prices have outpaced inflation, with budget models rising fastest.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
2degrees opens Marton satellite station for smartphone tests
Network Infrastructure

2degrees opens Marton satellite station for smartphone tests

Customers in remote parts of New Zealand may soon get voice, data and messaging on ordinary smartphones, after tests using AST SpaceMobile's network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform
eCommerce

Uswitch adds Back Market refurbished phones platform

Rising handset prices are pushing more shoppers towards used kit, as Uswitch adds Back Market and a common grading system to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue
IoT Security

Australia's home batteries are now a cybersecurity compliance issue

Millions of rooftop batteries are now subject to mandatory cyber standards as Canberra widens scrutiny of grid-connected home devices.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Ai+ Smartphone to add 100 service centres in south
Customer Experience

Ai+ Smartphone to add 100 service centres in south

South Indian buyers are set to get faster repairs and support as the handset maker widens its after-sales network beyond its north-heavy sales base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants
Wearables

Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants

Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says
Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range in Australia

Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month