Consumer tech stories - Page 5
Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus
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Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 phones and Buds4 earbuds in Australia, highlighting on-device privacy tools, AI features and upgrade perks.
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.
Turtle Beach unveils Mario Switch 2 controller, headset
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nintendo
Turtle Beach unveils Mario-themed Switch 2 controller and headset, officially licensed by Nintendo and launching in Australia on 31 March 2026.
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
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robots
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manufacturing
ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
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digital transformation
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Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.
Bon Charge marks World Sleep Day with 25% sleep sale
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wearables
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e-commerce
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market research
Bon Charge launches 25% off sleep sale for World Sleep Day as Australians turn to red light, infrared and blue light blocking tech.
Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Edifier launches ES Series speakers at Officeworks in Australia, spanning home and outdoor models from AUD $99 to AUD $399.
GME unveils next-gen XRS UHF radios with GPS and Bluetooth
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hybrid & remote work
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bluetooth
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gps
GME launches next-gen XRS UHF CB radios in Australia with GPS, Bluetooth audio, noise reduction and rugged design.
BLUETTI Elite 400 rolls into Australia with nearly 4kWh of portable power
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iot
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clean technologies
BLUETTI's Elite 400 brings 3,840Wh of wheeled, near-silent backup power to Australia from 9 March 2026, priced at AUD $2,999.
Why female voices are essential in shaping our tech
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wearables
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samsung
Female voices are transforming tech from specs to lived experience, proving diverse leadership builds smarter, more human-centred innovation.
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
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risk & compliance
AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.
Diverse perspectives driving innovation for the real world
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commerce systems
Female leadership at Tineco ANZ is reshaping consumer tech, proving diverse perspectives are vital to real-world innovation and growth.
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar
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gaming
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smart home
Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.
HONOR & ARRI bring cinema image science to mobiles
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mobile world congress
HONOR and ARRI join forces to embed cinema-grade image science into future smartphones, debuting on the ROBOT PHONE later this year.
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
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displays
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llms
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ai
Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
Ultrahuman unveils Ring PRO & Jade AI health coach
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data protection
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data privacy
Ultrahuman debuts Ring PRO smart ring and Jade AI, promising weeks-long battery life and real-time health guidance across its ecosystem.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus brings 2kWh off‑grid power
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power / energy
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amazon
EcoFlow's DELTA 3 Max Plus debuts in Australia, a 2kWh LFP power station promising fast charging and 3kW off‑grid output for homes and 4WDs.
Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
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wearables
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data protection
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edge computing
Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.