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Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle
Gaming

Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle

Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Adobe expands Photoshop with beta AI assisted editor
Generative AI

Adobe expands Photoshop with beta AI assisted editor

Photoshop users will be able to edit images more precisely as Adobe adds prompt-based tools that preserve layers, masks and brand assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA
Data Protection

LG unveils 2026 AI TVs with Shield security at IFA

Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Plaud launches wearable AI earbuds for workplace tasks
Data Protection

Plaud launches wearable AI earbuds for workplace tasks

Workplace users can now capture meetings and calls without a phone, as Plaud's new earbuds pair with software that turns conversations into tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances
Smart Home

LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances

Lower electricity bills and stronger energy labels are now reaching more households as LG pushes A-grade efficiency into mainstream appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz
Samsung

Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz

Competitive gamers could gain smoother motion from Samsung's latest Odyssey line-up, which includes a 27-inch model rated at up to 1,100Hz.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost
Customer Experience

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 FE with AI & camera boost

The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Today
Activ8me offers two months free internet for regions
National Broadband Network

Activ8me offers two months free internet for regions

Regional households could save up to AUD $170 as a limited-time deal cuts the first six months of eligible broadband bills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
BenQ adds ScreenBar Max & iScreenBar for workspaces
Hybrid & Remote Work

BenQ adds ScreenBar Max & iScreenBar for workspaces

Dual-screen professionals and iMac users now have more tailored desk lighting options as BenQ widens its ScreenBar range for specialised workspaces.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users
Hybrid & Remote Work

Samsung unveils USB4 portable SSDs for creators & users

USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances
Smart Home

LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances

The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
GoPro launches first interchangeable-lens MISSION 1
Apple iPhone

GoPro launches first interchangeable-lens MISSION 1

Creators gain a compact cinema option with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses, as GoPro widens its push beyond fixed-lens action cameras.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
LG wins award for PRISM AI communications platform
Large Language Models

LG wins award for PRISM AI communications platform

The award signals growing acceptance of AI-driven measurement tools as companies seek faster, more consistent ways to assess global PR impact.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
Semiconductors

Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads

New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Apple unveils M6 Mac mini with faster AI performance
Semiconductors

Apple unveils M6 Mac mini with faster AI performance

Faster on-device AI and new connectivity are now central to Apple's smallest desktop, with models aimed at creators and developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops
Semiconductors

Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops

Mac users tackling AI and graphics-heavy work will get more local muscle, as Apple's latest desktop silicon pushes memory and compute higher.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys

Households can now buy robotic vacuums and window cleaners in Aldi's middle aisle for under AUD $300 each, while stocks last.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Nexxen standardises Smart TV home screen ad buying
Digital Media

Nexxen standardises Smart TV home screen ad buying

Advertisers can now buy Smart TV home screen placements more easily across brands as Nexxen's standard format cuts fragmentation for demand-side platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago