Consumer tech Stories

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam Plus in Australia

Australian households will pay AUD $1,499 for a chemical-free floor cleaner that combines steam, vacuuming and mopping in one device.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Space

3D printer hardware revenue surges 31% as demand rises

Industrial and entry-level systems drove the global 3D printer hardware market higher, even as mid-range demand weakened and price competition intensified.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Surveillance

Blink launches 4K and pan-tilt security cameras in Australia

Blink has expanded its Australia and New Zealand security camera range with a 4K indoor-outdoor model and a 2K camera with pan-tilt tracking.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Bluetooth

Miofive slashes dash cam prices by up to 42% in UK

Drivers can now save up to 42% as October promotions lower Miofive's dash cam prices to GBP £15.19 in the UK and USD $66.49 in the US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Cycling

INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips

Outdoor users get a compact charger with IP67 protection, drop resistance and two USB-C ports, priced at USD $54.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

Parker Chomerics launches EMI-shielded vent panels

Data centre operators can now cool power-dense enclosures without sacrificing electromagnetic shielding, thanks to a new vent panel with up to 96% airflow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Reviews

Hands-on review: Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring

No subscription is needed for this smart ring, which tracks sleep, stress and movement while offering optional paid health add-ons.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Sandisk

Sandisk named exclusive storage partner for Meta VR Glasses

Users will get official expansion options for Meta VR Glasses when Sandisk's microSD Express cards and USB-C drives arrive in spring 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Gaming

Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 18 Pro refines the formula

Battery life and sustained performance are better, but the iPhone 18 Pro's AUD $2,499 price still makes upgrades selective for owners of recent models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Xbox

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones

Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI

Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

eCommerce

Australians pay up to AUD $350 to queue for iPhone Duo

Launch-day scarcity has pushed some buyers to pay up to AUD $350 for someone to queue at Apple's Sydney store for the iPhone Duo.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

OPPO

OPPO unveils Find X10 smartphone series in New Zealand

Local buyers now have access to OPPO's latest flagship phones, with the Find X10 range starting at NZD $2,799 and aimed at photography fans.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Smart Home

TCL promotes Gemini on TVs for Halloween film picks

The assistant can suggest age-appropriate horror films and dim the room lights, as TCL ties its TV pitch to Halloween viewing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Home

Reolink launches OMVI 2i Ultra at JB Hi-Fi Australia

Households and small businesses gain wider coverage from a single device as the security camera reaches 160 JB Hi-Fi stores nationwide for AUD $429.99.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

iOS

Samsung Canada launches foldable phone Q&A campaign

As foldable phones move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is trying to win over cautious buyers with creator-led answers on durability and daily use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

One New Zealand

One New Zealand says old phones unlock NZD $10.6 million

Customers could offset the cost of a new handset by recycling older devices, with One New Zealand unlocking more than NZD $10.6 million in value this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago