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Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air
Wearables

Hands-on review: Google Fitbit Air

At NZD $239, the screenless tracker offers accurate health monitoring and multi-day battery life for users seeking fewer distractions.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy
Wearables

Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy

Owners of newer Galaxy phones will need to switch to Google Messages, as Samsung’s in-house app is set to stop working in July 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Wearables

Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch

OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
Storage

myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
Gaming

Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

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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 • This 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 • This month
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range & new watches
Wearables

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 range & new watches

Samsung's latest Galaxy foldables and watches bring AI and health-tracking features to Australia, with pre-orders now open.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
OPPO launches Watch X3 in New Zealand for $699
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X3 in New Zealand for $699

Long battery claims and Google app support put the new wearable into New Zealand's premium smartwatch race at NZD $699.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save on Galaxy phones, earbuds and watches as Samsung targets Mother’s Day demand through its online store.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range
Unified Communications

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range

Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Why female voices are essential in shaping our tech
Wearables

Why female voices are essential in shaping our tech

Female voices are transforming tech from specs to lived experience, proving diverse leadership builds smarter, more human-centred innovation.

By Kylie Mason • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart
Wearables

Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart

Ai+ pushes into India's AIoT arena with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables via Flipkart, as it readies new Pulse 2, Nova 2 phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399
Wearables

Oppo Watch S with ECG launches in New Zealand at NZD $399

Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch
Wearables

Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch

Ai+ is expanding beyond phones with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables, debuting its connected ecosystem on Flipkart on 24 February.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Wearables

Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push

Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026