Consumer tech stories - Page 4
DHL opens Erskine Park hub for tech, auto reverse logistics
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DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
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data privacy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.
NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
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digital signage
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smart home
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partner programmes
NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.
Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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logitech
Logitech G's RS H-Shifter brings a durable, seven-speed manual gearbox feel to serious sim racers on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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agentic ai
Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.
Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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ai
Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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semiconductors
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windows
Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
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smart home
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wireless networks
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crowdfunding
Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
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iot security
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iot
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smart home
Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
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wearables
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physical security
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payment technologies
OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
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data analytics
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ai
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healthtech
Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Logitech's G325 Lightspeed headset offers low-latency wireless, immersive audio and all-day comfort in a sleek, lightweight design.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
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robots
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.
RØDE unveils RØDECaster Video Core console at USD $599
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ios
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apple iphone
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social media
RØDE's new RØDECaster Video Core packs multi-cam switching, recording and streaming with pro audio at USD $599 for creators.