FutureFive New Zealand

Since its introduction back in 2019, the iPhone Pro Max has always been the premium, flagship product in Apple's iPhone line-up, the jewel in the crown - until now. Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, which launches with a starting price of A$3,499, has taken at least the most pricey mantle from the Pro Max. But upgrades to the Pro Max's camera, battery and the lightning-quick A20 Pro chip still provide plenty of reasons for creatives and professionals to get excited.

Adobe has added a "Send to Adobe" option to Claude Motion, letting users open animations created in Claude Motion directly in Firefly Video Editor. The feature connects Claude Motion's short, code-based animation workflow with Adobe's video editing tools. Once a project is moved into Firefly Video Editor, users can cut and rearrange clips, adjust pacing, refine audio and colour, add their own footage, or generate new clips using AI models within the editor.

NOVBYX has presented a prototype electric bicycle built around a different primary frame architecture. The project remains in pre-production and is undergoing testing and technical validation. The Polish father-and-son team of Tadeusz and Filip Lacny is developing the bicycle around continuous structural profiles and precision mechanical interfaces in the main frame. A physical prototype has been built, and work is continuing to turn the concept into a repeatable product.

Logitech is making its biggest step yet into the B2B market, launching a new generation of workplace video conferencing hardware, led by the Rally Bar 2, as the Swiss-based company looks to give enterprise meeting rooms more processing power and greater support for AI-enabled features.

The alarm that rings through the Blenheim Waste Sorting Centre resembles a starting gun, as nine recycle operators prepare to receive the first load of the day. "Let's go team," Marlborough district councillor Cyril Dawson called. The sorting centre marked its reopening on Wednesday, 11 months after a discarded lithium-ion battery, believed to be from a vape, sparked a $2.5m fire that left the building structurally damaged.

Turnitin has published data showing that students in Australia and New Zealand were less likely to submit writing judged to be almost entirely generated by artificial intelligence when they used its Clarity writing platform. Regional figures were also lower than comparable rates reported for the United States and the United Kingdom.

Twelve South's AirFly Pro 2 is a neat little gizmo that adds Bluetooth audio functionality to any device with a 3.5mm audio socket. The AirFly Pro is a small, lightweight (16.5g) unit at just under 60mm by 30mm and 10mm thick. A short 20mm cable with a 3.5mm audio jack protrudes from one end. The package also comes with a neat little pouch and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable for charging. An impressively comprehensive manual is included, which is useful for some of the more advanced features.

New Zealand-founded social discovery platform Zeeën has launched an app designed to help people turn nearby encounters into real-world connections. Positioned as an alternative to dating apps, Zeeën focuses on friendship, community and networking rather than romantic matching. The platform lets users discover people in their wider area, view shared interests and see the social profiles others have chosen to make visible before deciding whether to connect.

Logitech G has unveiled 15 new gaming and creator products at Logitech G Play 2026, spanning esports peripherals, creator tools, sim racing hardware and software updates. The lineup includes additions to the PRO Series, a redesigned Yeti microphone, updates to G Hub and Streamlabs, new G3 and G5 accessories, and expanded sim racing equipment. Robin Piispanen, General Manager of Logitech G, said gaming hardware and software are evolving alongside changes in how people play and create content.

Oakley and Meta have launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses in New Zealand. The product is now on sale through Oakley stores and selected retail partners. Aimed at sports users, the glasses combine Oakley eyewear with Meta's artificial intelligence software. They are available through Sunglass Hut, OPSM and other optical partners across the country. Oakley Meta Vanguard includes a built-in 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera that records video at up to 3K resolution.