Consumer tech stories - Page 9
Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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samsung
Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range, adding Q-Series soundbars, Music Studio WiFi speakers and Sound Tower models.
LG unveils Gallery TV, blending art & home cinema
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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LG is debuting its wall-hugging Gallery TV at CES 2026, a MiniLED 4K screen that doubles as a customisable digital art canvas.
LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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gaming
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displays
LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.
LG unveils CLOiD home robot to drive Zero Labour vision
Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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smart home
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ai
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home automation
LG will debut its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, pitching it as the centrepiece of a “Zero Labour Home” powered by AI.
Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
TV, Monitors, Projectors - What is the ultimate screen for your entertainment set up in 2026?
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
From 8K TVs to ultra-short-throw projectors, here's how to choose the ultimate screen for your 2026 home entertainment setup.
LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.
LG unveils Micro RGB evo flagship TV with AI at CES
Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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biometrics
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digital entertainment
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displays
LG will debut its Micro RGB evo flagship at CES 2026, touting ultra-fine RGB LEDs, AI processing and full BT.2020 colour coverage.
AI boom to drive chip equipment sales to record 2027
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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supply chain
AI-driven demand will push chipmaking kit sales to a record $133 billion in 2025, climbing further to $156 billion by 2027, SEMI says.
Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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Samsung will debut a full 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup from 55 to 115 inches, adding AI-powered processing, colour upgrades and spatial audio.
Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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uc
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
Reolink to unveil local AI hub & triple-lens CCTV at CES
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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iot security
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edge computing
Reolink is set to debut its ReoNeura AI hub, triple-lens 24MP CCTV cameras and new solar floodlights at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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cartech
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personalisation
LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.
Hands-on Review: Logitech Alto Keys K98M Keyboard
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mechanical keyboard
Logitech's Alto Keys K98M blends enthusiast-grade switches, gasket mount and wireless versatility into a quiet, polished office workhorse.
Retailers hit by 'Christmas Returns Hangover' surge
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.
Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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iot security
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iot
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smart home
Reolink launches Australian Boxing Day sale with up to 48% off 4K home security kits, led by the Go Ultra solar 4G camera bundle.
LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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iot
LG is marking a decade of its Signature brand at CES 2026 with AI-first 'quiet luxury' fridges, ovens and design-led appliance ranges.
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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drones
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hyperscale
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.