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Consumer tech stories

Footy finals drive surge in Samsung's giant TV sales

The seasonal boost has made 75-inch-plus sets a bigger profit driver, with Samsung Australia reporting a 20% lift in TV sales before last year's finals weekend.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Logitech

Logitech wins two Australian design awards for mice

The honours highlight growing pressure on peripheral makers to win buyers with ergonomics, durability and repairable design, not just features.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Retail

Shark launches three-in-one EveryMess cleaner in Australia

The new appliance targets mixed household spills and stains, as rivals race to win buyers wanting fewer single-purpose cleaners at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Wearables

Viture launches Pro 2 XR glasses & dock in Australia

Australian gamers and streamers can now buy Viture's lighter XR glasses and dock, with prices starting at AUD $179 in major retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Television

TCL urges viewers to tweak TVs as daylight saving starts

Longer evenings can leave living rooms brighter and increase glare, prompting households to check TV settings before daylight saving starts.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Robotics

Dreame launches four premium robot vacuums in Australia

Prices from AUD $2,199 widen Dreame's push into Australia's premium robot vacuum segment, as the company targets harder-to-clean corners and furniture gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Internet of Things

Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Headphones

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods 5 make ANC more affordable

Active noise cancellation now reaches Apple's entry-level earbuds, but fit, battery life and open design still limit their appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

FedEx study sees Asia Pacific semiconductor expansion

Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Enterprise Resource Planning

Euromonitor adds Passport Connect to AI assistants

The move could let clients blend Euromonitor research with their own data inside AI tools, speeding decisions and widening use beyond the portal.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Smart Home

Ecovacs brings roller mopping to UK & Ireland stores

Shoppers in Britain and Ireland will now be able to compare roller mopping systems in person as demand for robot cleaners rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

5G & Beyond

Ai+ Smartphone launches Pulse 2 FE, NovaTab & LapTab

The launch broadens Ai+ Smartphone's line-up ahead of Diwali, with devices priced from INR 9,999 to INR 24,999 for budget buyers and students.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Home

MOBI launches home health bundles for ageing & GLP-1 users

Older adults and GLP-1 users can now buy bundled connected devices for tracking vitals and medication routines at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Fuel price surge squeezes UK eCommerce supply chains

Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month

Commerce Commission

Card fee regulations are here, so why are card surcharges more common than ever?

Consumers are still being hit by hefty card surcharges as retailers say lower interchange fees are hard to track and not yet filtering through.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • This month

Smart Home

LG showcases premium built-in kitchen range in Singapore

The showcase underlines fierce competition in Singapore's premium appliance market as LG pushes connected, built-in kitchens for home renovators.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Customer Experience

Ai+ to expand India service network past 1,000 centres

Customer support will become a bigger selling point as the brand adds more than 200 Indian service sites and launches a new assistance app.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Robotics

CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling

The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month