Australian News

Who's in control? More transparency in driver-assist tech required

Drivers of semi-autonomous cars can lose track of system limits, with an academic calling for clearer in-car warnings and tougher marketing rules.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Yesterday

Application Security

JFrog launches local AI security for developer laptops

Security teams can now spot unapproved AI tools on laptops before they reach central controls, as JFrog widens its software supply chain checks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Partner Programmes

SentinelOne expands PartnerOne for AI security services

Partners will now be able to package and run more AI security services around SentinelOne's Singularity platform as customer demand grows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

carsales unveils new retail channel and some AI tools

The move could give carmakers and dealers a new route to buyers as the Australian market fragments and shopping journeys stretch to six months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Australia lithium battery recalls surge 280% in 2025

Potential fire and injury risks from lithium batteries are climbing in Australian homes, with recalls up 280% to 19 in 2025.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Robotics

AI reshapes money moves, Forbes warns banks on trust

Banks and retailers face new risks as AI agents begin spending, booking and triggering payments without a human checking every step.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

KPay wins Australian licence as merchant push expands

The permit gives KPay a regulatory base to deepen its Australian payments push as it adds point-of-sale tools and financing for SMEs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data centers

WinDC plans 230MW regional Australia AI rollout in 2027

The plan could bring faster local access to AI computing for Australian businesses and researchers, bypassing grid delays and offshore reliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Emotional intelligence key to loyalty as AI spreads

Retailers risk losing loyalty unless they pair faster AI-driven service with empathy, as customers judge brands more on how they feel than speed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Payment Technologies

Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs

For many younger Australians, the smartphone has become a digital life hub, with social media, work and payments overtaking calls and texts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

Hello Clever taps Infinia to expand across Latin America

Merchants will be able to reach eight Latin American markets through one integration, as local payment options remain vital for checkout conversion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Smart Home

TCL promotes Gemini on TVs for Halloween film picks

The assistant can suggest age-appropriate horror films and dim the room lights, as TCL ties its TV pitch to Halloween viewing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Speakers

Bluesound adds Apple Music to BluOS devices in Australia

Existing Apple Music subscribers in Australia can now stream directly on Bluesound devices through a free BluOS update, with multi-room playback included.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Home

Reolink launches OMVI 2i Ultra at JB Hi-Fi Australia

Households and small businesses gain wider coverage from a single device as the security camera reaches 160 JB Hi-Fi stores nationwide for AUD $429.99.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago