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Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
Smart Home

Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide

The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Reolink launches Video Doorbell 2nd Gen in Australia
Surveillance

Reolink launches Video Doorbell 2nd Gen in Australia

Australian households worried about parcel theft can buy a battery doorbell camera that lasts up to 10 months without a subscription.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
TCL advises TV buyers on how to compare sets in stores
Television

TCL advises TV buyers on how to compare sets in stores

Shoppers could avoid washed-out pictures at home by checking natural skin tones, black levels and side-angle performance before buying.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung unveils Flex Titanium for Galaxy foldables
Samsung

Samsung unveils Flex Titanium for Galaxy foldables

Visible creases and fragility remain key hurdles as Samsung readies titanium-based displays for its next generation of Galaxy foldables.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones
Noel Leeming

Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones

Priced at NZD $299, the over-ear set promises 80 hours of battery life and clearer audio for listeners wanting a better upgrade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
BISSELL launches compact SpotClean Mini in Australia
Consumer tech

BISSELL launches compact SpotClean Mini in Australia

The compact cleaner targets apartment dwellers and small homes as demand grows for easier-to-store appliances that tackle everyday spills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage
Data centers

Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage

Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts
Data Protection

Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts

Plaud has launched a ChatGPT app that lets users search, summarise and analyse meeting recordings stored in their Plaud accounts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Audible announces Marc Fennell AI series on human impact
Surveillance

Audible announces Marc Fennell AI series on human impact

The six-part series explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping grief, love and identity through human stories rather than technical debate.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Fujifilm Australia launches wide-angle cinema zoom lens
Film review

Fujifilm Australia launches wide-angle cinema zoom lens

Filmmakers gain an ultra-wide option for the GFX ETERNA 55, with a matched lens swap setup aimed at faster large-format production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)

Its one-button rhythm action makes Nintendo's latest party game easy for newcomers, though the NZD $74 price may put off some buyers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch
Robotics

Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch

Recognition in the Propel-AIR 2026 final seven gives the Sydney robotics firm a platform as demand grows for robots that can handle fragile items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia
Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Carro buys majority stake in CarPlace for Australia
Digital Transformation

Carro buys majority stake in CarPlace for Australia

The Singapore-founded group gains an immediate foothold in Australia as offshore buyers keep targeting dealership networks reshaped by digital retail.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest
Logitech

Hands-on review: Logitech G512 X Keyboard and G512 X Palm Rest

Swappable analogue switches and customisable lighting make this 98% wired board versatile, though the palm rest costs extra.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month