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The 24/7 activity tracker you’ll forget is there

Though it’s pricey as a smartwatch, the Galaxy Ring could be a sign of sleep and fitness tracking to come.

  • Tim Biggs

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ASML sells its large and ultra-expensive machines that print circuit patterns onto silicon wafers to companies like TSMC, Samsung and Intel.

Hot chips: The split that sparked a $97 billion meltdown

It is an industry crucial to the 21st century, but two of its biggest players are going in opposite directions.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
The Pixel 9 Pro is small enough to use one-handed, but isn’t any less capable than its larger sibling.

The best Apple, Google and Samsung phones of 2024

Want to know the best smartphones of 2024? We’ve done all the hard work for you.

  • Tim Biggs
Apple maintained its position as the nation’s top smartphone maker, selling 1.75 million iPhones, but Android smartphone sales grew 12 per cent, outpacing iPhone’s growth.

AI hype, 3G shutdown drive bumper smartphone sales

Australians are back buying new smartphones, with the new iPhone facing stiffer competition from AI-enabled Android rivals.

  • David Swan
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Samsung’s Fold is still the best phone of its kind, but it’s becoming familiar

The sixth Z Fold is giving the impression that Samsung has reached the limits of what it can do with the form factor for now.

  • Tim Biggs
The Samsung Galaxy Ring will skip Australia when it launches on July 31.

Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’

The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times.

  • Tim Biggs and David Swan
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The Music Frame will fill a room with sound, without drawing attention to itself.

Picturesque smart speaker gives good sound with no tech clutter

Getting a satisfying noise out of a thin, wall-mounted device is no small feat, but Samsung’s Music Frame strikes a good balance considering its unobtrusive looks.

  • Tim Biggs
Some laptops have easily accessible SSDs. But always make sure you check your device’s requirements before buying a new one.

Can you save money with BYO storage on laptops and phones?

Samsung’s Galaxy A55 only has 128GB of internal storage – tiny compared to other phones. But a good quality 256GB card triples the storage for about $30.

  • Tim Biggs
The S95D has an anti-glare screen that eliminates reflections.

Samsung’s anti-reflection TV excels in the light

The S95D 4K TV is not only exceptionally bright, it remains watchable in even the brightest and most glare-prone environments.

  • Tim Biggs
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Samsung’s latest mid-range phone may be playing it too safe

In an increasingly competitive market the Galaxy A55 doesn’t do much to stand out, despite being an excellent lower-cost Samsung option.

  • Tim Biggs

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