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ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.

Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.

LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.

Samsung’s 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.

Young Australian men are ditching pub nights for online gaming, as new research shows digital hangouts now rival bars for socialising.

London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.

Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.

Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here’s how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.

GravaStar launches its Magnetic Hall Effect gaming keyboards in Australia, offering high precision, adjustable actuation, and cyberpunk-inspired designs from AUD $199.99.

PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.

The Zwift Ride smart bike offers an immersive cycling experience with virtual racing and training for NZD $2,700 plus a $40 monthly subscription.

Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.

Sony expands its INZONE gaming range with Fnatic-designed PC gear, including headsets, keyboard, mouse, and mousepads, launching October 2025.

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

CHERRY's XTRFY range of gaming keyboards, mice and headsets has been shortlisted for Gaming Peripherals Vendor of the Year at the PCR Awards 2025.

Australian schools increasingly adopt AI tools, with 78.2% using them, while 53.9% maintain a blended approach combining digital and print resources.