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RØDE unveils Wireless Micro in bold colours at USD $99 globally
Digital Entertainment

RØDE unveils Wireless Micro in bold colours at USD $99 globally

RØDE expands its Wireless Micro range with new red, orange, and blue models at USD $99, offering creators vivid colour choices and enhanced mobile features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Digital Transformation

Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation

Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 set a new benchmark in wireless audio with enhanced ANC, fitness tracking and Live Translation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to boost AI music discovery tools
Digital Entertainment

Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to boost AI music discovery tools

Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to enhance AI-driven music discovery, boosting its cloud platform's intelligence for clients like Line Music and UFC.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity

The iPhone 17 in sage green offers ProMotion display, improved cameras, and solid battery life, making it Apple's most complete standard iPhone to date.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia
Noel Leeming

Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia

Oura has launched its Ceramic Ring 4 in Australia and New Zealand in four colours, priced at AUD $799, now available at major retailers including Harvey Norman.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller
Marketing Technologies

Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Samsung unveils 115-inch Micro RGB TV in Australia for AUD $41,999
Digital Entertainment

Samsung unveils 115-inch Micro RGB TV in Australia for AUD $41,999

Samsung launches its 115-inch Micro RGB R95 TV in Australia for AUD $41,999, boasting advanced colour precision and AI-enhanced display technology from 10 December 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia
Health Technologies

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
Semiconductors

GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation
Marketing Technologies

SKAI unveils B.THREE for AI-driven 3D retail content creation

SKAI Intelligence launches B.THREE, an AI-powered, browser-based platform that automates retail 3D content creation using NVIDIA Omniverse, cutting production time by 95%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey
Artificial Intelligence

AI-powered tools reshape the Canadian holiday shopping journey

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025
Gaming

European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025

European gaming hardware sales surge in 2025, driven by high demand for new-generation graphics cards and premium gaming monitors across key markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
LG India lists in USD $1.31 billion debut, unveils growth plan
Stock Market

LG India lists in USD $1.31 billion debut, unveils growth plan

LG Electronics India debuts on the National Stock Exchange, raising USD $1.31 billion and unveiling plans to deepen local manufacturing and market presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
LG unveils 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler for smart home care
Smart Home

LG unveils 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler for smart home care

LG launches the 5 Garment TrueSteam Styler in Australia, a smart steam closet for delicate fabrics, priced at AUD $3,499 and controllable via an app.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate
Gaming

European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate

The European TV market shows signs of stabilisation as 40-inch TV sales surge 43%, nearing break-even volumes despite continued revenue decline in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692
Digital Entertainment

HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692

HONOR launches festive deals up to GBP £692 off, with bundles including tablets, watches and headphones on its latest smartphones in the UK.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025