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Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs and wireless soundbars
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Vision AI TVs and wireless soundbars

Samsung launches Vision AI TVs with advanced 8K and 4K Neo QLED ranges and upgraded soundbars, tailored for New Zealand's evolving viewing needs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

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Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager Surround 80 headset brings clarity and comfort

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
LG introduces 32-inch 4K smart monitor Swing in Australia
Digital Entertainment

LG introduces 32-inch 4K smart monitor Swing in Australia

LG launches 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor Swing in Australia, featuring touchscreen, rolling stand, webOS, and versatile use from July 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge
Notebook

Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge

Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
Unified Communications

Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television
Smart Home

LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television

LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
Digital Entertainment

Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches

Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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GigaDevice opens global headquarters in Singapore for reach
Internet of Things

GigaDevice opens global headquarters in Singapore for reach

GigaDevice has opened its global headquarters in Singapore to boost its semiconductor market growth and strengthen global customer and supply chain ties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis
Data Protection

E-waste hacking: The unknown data security crisis

Australian e-waste, tripling the global average, presents rising cybersecurity risks, with 10-20% of breaches linked to improper disposal of old devices.

By Ross Thompson • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849
Samsung

Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849

Samsung launches the Galaxy S25 Edge in Australia from AUD $1,849, boasting a slim 5.8mm design and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR 400 Series achieves 183% surge in UK launch week sales

HONOR's 400 Series sales in the UK surged 183% in launch week, driven by advanced AI camera features and strong market demand for innovative smartphones.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED
Biometrics

LG unveils 2025 QNED evo TVs with advanced AI & Mini LED

LG launches its 2025 QNED evo TVs with Mini LED, advanced AI and webOS 25, offering vibrant colours and immersive sound in sizes up to 100 inches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording
Smart Home

Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording

Reolink launches the Altas 2K battery camera in Australia, ohfeaturing 10-second pre-recording to capture crucial event details.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999
Surveillance

Acer unveils new Swift AI laptops, Edge 14 starts at AUD $3,999

Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia
Wearables

Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia

Huawei launches WATCH FIT 4 Pro and WATCH FIT 4 in Australia, offering advanced fitness tracking, sports features, and up to 10 days battery from AUD $299.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds
Near Field Communication

CMF launches slimmest smartphone & three new earbuds

Nothing's sub-brand CMF launches the Phone 2 Pro, the slimmest model yet, plus three new Buds, with pre-orders from 28 April in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market
Beats

Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market

Beats launches its first collection of reinforced, tangle-free charging cables in Australia, priced from AUD $28.95 with four vibrant colours and various lengths.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025