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Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India
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Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India

The new headset adds to India's crowded low-cost gaming market, where buyers are weighing sound quality, comfort and microphone clarity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia
Data Protection

Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia

A larger share of Australasian households will now find Reolink's security cameras and doorbells at Bunnings' 195 stores, including 178 in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with spatial audio
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with spatial audio

The refreshed over-ear model adds spatial audio, USB-C lossless playback and improved noise cancellation, aimed at buyers in a crowded premium market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers
Mobile accessories

BMX launches pixel-led GaN chargers for travellers

Travellers can now track live wattage on a palm-sized charger that supports multiple devices and ships with UK, EU and AU adapters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility
Social Media

Japanese brands win US favour but struggle for visibility

Positive sentiment is not enough, as Japanese brands remain hard to spot in US travel and fashion despite broad consumer goodwill.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8
Samsung

AULUMU unveils slim aramid case for Galaxy Z Fold8

Samsung foldable owners now have a slimmer protection option as AULUMU targets heat, grip and magnetic accessory support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark
Wearables

Snap revenue rises 19% as users near 1 billion mark

Snap is edging towards one billion monthly users as advertising and subscription sales help lift quarterly revenue 19% to USD $1.60 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K recording
Social Media

XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K recording

Priced below many premium rivals, the new model aims at creators and riders seeking 4K stabilised footage without paying top-tier rates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
LG Electronics posts record second-quarter profit rise
Robotics

LG Electronics posts record second-quarter profit rise

Higher-margin sales, cost cuts and US tariff refunds lifted operating profit 147 per cent as demand broadened across appliances, TVs and vehicle parts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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Australia urged to ban Kmart smart glasses over privacy
Data Protection

Australia urged to ban Kmart smart glasses over privacy

Retailers face mounting pressure as privacy advocates warn the glasses could let shoppers film people covertly in public and private spaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products
Gaming

Woojer launches 15% site-wide sale on haptic products

Buyers can save across Woojer's full range, with discounted prices running from USD $143 for the STRAP 4 to USD $849 for the MAT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access
Data Protection

Amazon rolls out Alexa+ in Australia via Early Access

Non-Prime users will face an AUD $29.99 monthly fee once Amazon's upgraded voice assistant moves beyond Early Access in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador
Data Protection

EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador

The smart home maker is betting a household name will lift trust as it expands Australian retail sales amid fierce competition and privacy concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
TP-Link launches Tapo RV50 Omni robot vacuum in Australia
Internet of Things

TP-Link launches Tapo RV50 Omni robot vacuum in Australia

Priced at AUD $899, the new model targets pet owners keen to avoid tangled rollers and dirty mop pads in busy homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style
5G & Beyond

Hands-on review: Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G balances style

Its NZD $1,799 price brings flagship expectations, yet the compact handset falls short on chip speed and wireless charging.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last month
Revolut partners OpenAI to add ChatGPT Go to plans
Software-as-a-Service

Revolut partners OpenAI to add ChatGPT Go to plans

Millions of Revolut customers will get OpenAI's ChatGPT Go free for up to a year, as the fintech bundles AI into its paid plans.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
TCL launches Father's Day home entertainment gift guide
Smart Home

TCL launches Father's Day home entertainment gift guide

Big-screen TV buyers in Australia face prices up to AUD $14,999 as TCL pairs premium sets with a soundbar and monitor for Father's Day.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month