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NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
Digital Signage

NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks

NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips
Power / Energy

Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips

Dell debuts 14in and 16in Premium laptops with OLED screens, Intel Core Ultra chips and RTX graphics, targeting power users and creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
Semiconductors

PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages

Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
Smart Home

Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series

Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
Wearables

Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch

OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
Gaming

Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
Partner Programmes

IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo
Storage

Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo

Lexar will debut Argentina football-themed storage at Convergence India 2026, previewing new AFA portable SSDs for fans and creators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
Data Privacy

Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles

Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Goqoro to acquire +Style smart home platform in Japan
Robotics

Goqoro to acquire +Style smart home platform in Japan

Goqoro is acquiring SoftBank's +Style smart home brand in Japan, aiming to fuse AI, IoT and robotics into a unified “Future Living” platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers
Gaming

Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers

Logitech G's RS H-Shifter brings a durable, seven-speed manual gearbox feel to serious sim racers on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall
Supply Chain

Southeast Asia smartphone value rises as shipments stall

Samsung keeps Southeast Asia lead as Apple jumps to third, but rising memory costs and a shift to pricier phones lift revenue above shipments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
Smart Home

Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026

Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia

Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink finish in India, targeting style-conscious users at INR ₹39,990 with no spec changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026