Consumer tech stories - Page 7

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.

Elon Musk's xAI raises USD $20 billion, turbocharging Grok model training and GPU build-out as rivalry in frontier AI heats up.

AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.

DXC launches AMBER, a modular automotive software platform it says can halve cockpit development time and cut costs by around 30%.

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.

Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.

LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.

Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users' emotions.

Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.

Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.

Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.