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Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
Internet of Things

Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

Households may trim winter power costs as the system automatically adjusts heating and cooling using room conditions and daily routines.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month
Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand
Storage

Ring launches five new video doorbells in New Zealand

New battery and wired options could widen access to higher-resolution home security, with Ring's range starting at NZD $109.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship
Gaming

Hands-on review: OPPO Find N6 foldable flagship

Its slim 225g build and improved hinge make this foldable easier to use daily, while NZD $3,299 keeps it firmly premium.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Opia expands promotion cover as brands seek budget certainty
Risk & Compliance

Opia expands promotion cover as brands seek budget certainty

Brands facing volatile participation can now cap promotion risk as Opia extends cover to protect budgets when redemptions run above forecast.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Acer Gadget takes minority stake in Plugable Technologies
Smart Home

Acer Gadget takes minority stake in Plugable Technologies

The deal should widen Plugable’s reach in hybrid work gear, with faster product launches and steadier supply for customers across more markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand
Home Theatre

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand

Lower starting prices and wider size choices should make Hisense’s RGB MiniLED sets more accessible to buyers in Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Storage

Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus

Users can now monitor homes and small workspaces privately, with footage stored locally on BeeStation Plus and no subscription fees.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
Fintech

Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board

Boardroom support for Dig’s expansion into consumer fintech has been bolstered by Ideal World co-founder Paul Wright’s appointment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range
Unified Communications

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range

Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset

Budget buyers get clear sound and a sturdy, family-friendly fit, with the LucidSound LS10X punching well above its AUD $50 price tag.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use
Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Among 18- to 34-year-olds, more than half of Australians have tried wellness tech as red light and blue light devices gain traction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Consistent launches Hornet & Raptor Micro ATX cabinets
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Hornet & Raptor Micro ATX cabinets

Compact PC builders in India gain more choice as the new cabinets support standard parts, better airflow and budget upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month