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Apple launches AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation
Supply Chain

Apple launches AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation

Cheaper Apple earbuds now gain active noise cancellation, while a wireless charging version adds longer battery life and swipe volume control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds health tracking & battery life
Wearables

Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds health tracking & battery life

Users can expect earlier alerts on heart and recovery changes, as Apple's latest rugged watch adds a readiness score and longer battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
Semiconductors

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture

The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Belkin launches Titan SmartShield Pro for iPhone 18 Pro
Hybrid & Remote Work

Belkin launches Titan SmartShield Pro for iPhone 18 Pro

The range adds privacy and eye-comfort options as accessory makers race to court iPhone 18 Pro buyers beyond basic drop protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Private Cloud

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone

Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Ugreen launches HomeAgent local-first smart home system
Data Protection

Ugreen launches HomeAgent local-first smart home system

The local-first approach could appeal to buyers wary of cloud dependence, as Ugreen opens pre-orders for its HomeAgent hubs from USD $50.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges
Robotics

Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges

Customers will see Dyson push into oral care and broader home tech, with 13 connected products and support services now on offer.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Smart Home

TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin

Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds
JB Hi-Fi

Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds

Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin

The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
LG wins top IFA 2026 award for media entertainment
Speakers

LG wins top IFA 2026 award for media entertainment

Award recognition across televisions, audio and portable screens bolsters LG's premium push as rivals fight for growth in a saturated TV market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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Apple debuts $3,400 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo
Wearables

Apple debuts $3,400 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo

Shares slipped as Apple bet its first foldable iPhone on productivity buyers, pricing the passport-sized Duo at USD $1,999.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Yesterday
Belkin launches trackers & power banks for Australia
Mobile accessories

Belkin launches trackers & power banks for Australia

Australian shoppers will get Find My-compatible trackers and high-wattage power banks from Belkin from September, with prices from AUD $29.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range
Encryption

EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range

NZ consumers can avoid monthly cloud fees as the expanded line-up is sold through Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming nationwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Logitech evolves MX Series for hybrid work and AI era
Digital Transformation

Logitech evolves MX Series for hybrid work and AI era

Hybrid workers and creatives are driving demand for Logitech's MX range, as the company adds AI-focused controls and greater customisation.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z
Digital Transformation

Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z

Users of the latest Galaxy Z phones in the US can activate service immediately, without a physical SIM or Wi‑Fi, as eSIM adoption gathers pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Reolink unveils OMVI 2i Ultra with new AI features
Edge Computing

Reolink unveils OMVI 2i Ultra with new AI features

Local AI search and custom alerts could cut subscription costs for home security buyers as Reolink rolls out new cameras and hub hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago
POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499
Software Updates

POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499

Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week