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More than half of Australians receive unwanted Christmas gifts
Christmas

More than half of Australians receive unwanted Christmas gifts

Over half of Australians have received unwanted Christmas gifts, with 76% struggling to choose suitable presents each festive season, new research reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores
Smart Home

Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores

Edifier's R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers are now available in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, priced at AUD $199.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Back2U app brings mobile musculoskeletal care to Australians
Health Technologies

Back2U app brings mobile musculoskeletal care to Australians

Back2U app launches in Australia, linking patients to mobile musculoskeletal care with practitioners visiting homes, easing access and cut wait times.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Fujifilm Australia boosts binoculars warranty to ten years
Biodiversity

Fujifilm Australia boosts binoculars warranty to ten years

Fujifilm Australia extends its Fujinon binoculars warranty to ten years for optical parts, exceeding typical market coverage and boosting customer confidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut
Smart Home

AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut

Beatbot launches its AI-powered AquaSense 2 Ultra pool-cleaning robot in Australia, featuring five cleaning modes and advanced AI for effortless pool maintenance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Social robots boost reading confidence among young school children
Interactive

Social robots boost reading confidence among young school children

Social robots tailored to children's needs can boost reading confidence and emotional support in young learners, offering promising classroom assistance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades
Identity and Access Management

Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
LG unveils Black Friday appliance deals with up to 50% off
Displays

LG unveils Black Friday appliance deals with up to 50% off

LG offers up to 50% off selected home appliances, TVs and monitors for Black Friday, with extra perks for members buying online in Australia until early December.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian streaming bill mandates local content & boosts ABC funds
Digital Entertainment

Australian streaming bill mandates local content & boosts ABC funds

Australia mandates major streaming services to invest in local content and boosts ABC funding by AUD $50 million to support homegrown programming.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer launches in Australia from AUD $3,699
3D Printing

Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer launches in Australia from AUD $3,699

Bambu Lab launches the H2C 3D printer in Australia from AUD $3,699, offering multi-material printing and automation for professionals and educators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Artificial Intelligence

Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Samsung's Allan Devantier on how the Soundbar Q990F raises the bar
Smart Home

Exclusive: Samsung's Allan Devantier on how the Soundbar Q990F raises the bar

Samsung introduces AI-powered Dynamic Bass Control and wireless Dolby Atmos to bring cinema-like sound immersion to home audio systems worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus
Smart Home

LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus

LG Electronics Australia unveils AI-powered Series 9 and 10 washers and dryers, featuring dual-action start for child safety and energy-efficient fabric care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Dell unveils workstation with on-device enterprise AI inferencing
Robotics

Dell unveils workstation with on-device enterprise AI inferencing

Dell launches Pro Max 16 Plus, a mobile workstation featuring an enterprise-grade NPU for on-device AI inferencing, ensuring privacy without cloud reliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds in Australia from AUD $4,350
Cartech

ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds in Australia from AUD $4,350

Australian brand ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds from AUD $4,350, offering stylish, sustainable urban transport with zero emissions and quick charging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off
Samsung

digiDirect unveils major Black Friday tech deals with up to 50% off

digiDirect launches Black Friday Clickathon with up to 50% off cameras, computers and mobile devices across major brands like Sony, Canon and Apple.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books
Online shopping

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with up to 80% off books

Booktopia launches Black Friday sale with discounts up to 80% on thousands of titles across genres, running through early December with delivery Australia-wide.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025