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OpenAI’s Next-Gen AI Video Generator Brings Realistic Physics and Cameo Social App

Joe Gallop October 2, 2025 No Comments

OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, its next‑generation video and audio creation model, marking a significant advance in AI content generation. Described by the company as a potential “GPT‑3.5 moment” for…

Leaked Samsung Update Makes Flashlight Control More Convenient

Isabella Alexiou October 2, 2025 No Comments

Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 software update may introduce a simpler way to control your phone’s flashlight, according to leaked information from SamMobile. The update will reportedly add flashlight functionality…

Western Digital Commits $1.5 billion To Japan As Demand Surges

Nigel Bowen October 2, 2025 No Comments

Western Digital will pour US$1 billion ($1.5 billion) into Japan over the next five years, stepping up its push to supply the booming AI data centre market. CEO Irving Tan…

BMW Faces Growing Headaches in Australia as Fire Risk Recall Hits Over 300,000 Vehicles

David Richards October 2, 2025 No Comments

BMW’s reputation in Australia is facing fresh pressure after a major safety recall was announced in the United States, affecting over 300,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk linked…

Microsoft Takes Aim at AI platforms With $20 Premium Plan

Nigel Bowen October 2, 2025 No Comments

Microsoft has launched Microsoft 365 Premium, a US$20 ($30) subscription positioned directly against OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus. The new tier bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the wider Office suite with 1TB…

OLED TV Prices Set To Fall Sharply In 2026

Joe Gallop October 2, 2025 No Comments

Australian consumers could soon get their hands on significantly cheaper OLED TVs, with production costs dropping rapidly and prices expected to follow suit in 2026. Industry insiders say manufacturing a…

Huawei Overtakes Apple as World’s Top Smartwatch Brand Due To Lower Prices

Isabella Alexiou October 2, 2025 No Comments

Huawei has overtaken Apple as the world’s largest smartwatch seller in Q2 2025, shipping 7.2 million units compared to Apple’s 5.8 million, as consumers increasingly opt for more affordable alternatives.…

BREAKING NEWS: Samsung Snares Top Fisher & Paykel Executive To Revive Consumer Division

David Richards October 2, 2025 No Comments

Samsung Australia has bolstered its Consumer Electronics division with the appointment of Jeremy Sargeant as Head of Retail Sales. Sargeant, formerly Chief Operating Officer at Fisher & Paykel, joins the…

Microsoft Has A New CEO

Nigel Bowen October 2, 2025 No Comments

Microsoft has elevated Judson Althoff to CEO of its commercial business in a leadership shake-up. One designed to sharpen its enterprise focus while freeing up Satya Nadella to concentrate on…

Google Takes on Amazon with Gemini-Powered Smart Home Overhaul

Joe Gallop October 2, 2025 No Comments

Just 24 hours after Amazon’s Alexa+ announcement, Google has fired back with its biggest smart home shake-up in years, replacing Google Assistant with Gemini AI across speakers, displays and cameras.…