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Kiwi Stories

Consumer tech stories

Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

Households may trim winter power costs as the system automatically adjusts heating and cooling using room conditions and daily routines.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Storage

Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

Its slim 225g build and improved hinge make this foldable easier to use daily, while NZD $3,299 keeps it firmly premium.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Smart Home

Acer Gadget takes minority stake in Plugable Technologies

The deal should widen Plugable’s reach in hybrid work gear, with faster product launches and steadier supply for customers across more markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Home Theatre

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand

Lower starting prices and wider size choices should make Hisense’s RGB MiniLED sets more accessible to buyers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Storage

Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

Users can now monitor homes and small workspaces privately, with footage stored locally on BeeStation Plus and no subscription fees.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Open source

Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft

Researchers and engineers could compare lithium-ion cell designs more easily, after a new open battery dataset was added to the BDF Datastore.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Digital Entertainment

Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store

Australian subscribers can now view 25 works from Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 in 4K on Samsung’s Art Store, including on new TVs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Agent computers: The PC era, amplified

AMD says local AI agents will need always-on PCs with more memory and compute, shifting work from apps to autonomous tasks.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

D-Link launches 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock for laptops

The dock targets laptop users who need a desk setup without multiple adapters, offering three displays, wired networking and charging through one cable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Gaming

Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

Households juggling gaming, streaming and calls may see less network congestion as TP-Link rolls out Wi-Fi 7 routers from AUD $279.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price

The M4 upgrade makes multitasking and creative work smoother, though the 60Hz display still feels like a compromise at this price.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Gaming

Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset

Budget buyers get clear sound and a sturdy, family-friendly fit, with the LucidSound LS10X punching well above its AUD $50 price tag.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Hornet & Raptor Micro ATX cabinets

Compact PC builders in India gain more choice as the new cabinets support standard parts, better airflow and budget upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

4x4

GME launches three XRS Connect packs for off-road use

Australian buyers now have bundled UHF radio options matched to touring or heavy-duty off-road use, with prices from AUD $779.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

The children’s audio platform says a single finance and inventory system has improved forecasting and stock planning as annual revenue topped GBP £100 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026