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Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)
Gaming

Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)

Switch 2 owners can now train in 4K with faster loading, sharper visuals and a new Boost Up Mode, if they pay the upgrade fee.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Winning the fitness-conscious audience with programmatic DOOH
Wearables

Winning the fitness-conscious audience with programmatic DOOH

Programmatic DOOH is helping brands lift awareness and sign-up intent by reaching gym-goers and wellness shoppers near key locations.

By Ben Baker • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest
Gaming

Tuned Global backs FanLabel SongPicks music contest

The new app hinges on licensed tracks and reporting, as FanLabel expands paid music contests with backend support from Tuned Global.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection
Gaming

Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection

Music streamers and rights holders can now flag bot-driven listening that distorts royalties and chart data under Tuned Global's new controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges
Crypto

Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges

Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision
Gaming

Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features
Wearables

Apple unveils watchOS 26 with new design & smart features

Apple unveils watchOS 26 with a fresh Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy and smarter features for a personalised, motivating Apple Watch experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deliver stunning audio for music lovers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro deliver stunning audio for music lovers

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro redefine wireless audio with stunning sound, advanced noise cancellation, and a stylish design, setting a new standard for music lovers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Sense
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Sense

JBL's new Soundgear Sense headphones promise a blend of comfort and sound quality, retailing at NZD $200, perfect for music lovers on the go.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly
Data Analytics

OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly

New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices
Fintech

Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices

Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech
Smart Home

Mother's Day gift ideas span home appliances & tech

Shoppers are being steered towards practical gifts, with prices from AUD $139 to AUD $1,399 across home, sport and imaging items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Decathlon expands live video consultations for sports shoppers
Customer Experience

Decathlon expands live video consultations for sports shoppers

Decathlon expands its Visio Store in France, offering free 30-minute video calls with experts for personalised advice across 10 sports categories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Ultrahuman unveils flagship ring in Australian market at AUD $599.95
Fitness

Ultrahuman unveils flagship ring in Australian market at AUD $599.95

Ultrahuman has launched the Ultrahuman Ring AIR in Australia, the world's lightest wearable at AUD $599.95, designed for health-conscious consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof
Digital Entertainment

BlueAnt unveils Pump X headphones with ANC & sweatproof

Australian audio company BlueAnt has launched the Pump X over-ear headphones, designed for fitness lovers and everyday users at AUD $299.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music
Customer Experience

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack for business music

Audacity Australia partners with Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise audio-visual solutions for Australian businesses, enhancing customer experiences across various sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth
EduTech

Research reveals online content's dual impact on Kiwi youth

New research from the Classification Office and Netsafe reveals online content's dual role in shaping young New Zealanders' body image.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024