Just as Samsung is preparing to launch its stylus-enabled Note 8 smartphone in hours' time, and has likely launched as you read this, the company has fortuitously launched Bixby globally outside of US and South Korea just in time.

Promising “action to deliver better broadband to Australians” with 4G back-up, proactive speed tests and the telco’s “30 day network satisfaction guarantee”, Vodafone has entered the NBN market at last.

Foxtel has been mortally wounded as Telstra dilutes its shareholding, News Corp assumes majority ownership and Foxtel merges with Fox Sports.

How is it possible for one telecommunications provider to carry out number porting across technologies and networks or exchanges when another provider, with whom an individual has had a relationship for a fair few years, is unable to do so? Sam Varghese relates a fascinating tale.

Silicon Valley-based robotics, consumer robotics, smart toys and video games company Anki is set to launch its robotics products Cozmo and OVERDRIVE in the Australian market.

NEC has launched its SL2100 Smart Communications System for Australia, which it says is designed to simplify communications and boost repeat business for small- and medium-sized businesses.

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