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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
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
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
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
Thermomix TM7 wins Gold for design excellence at top awards
Clean technologies

Thermomix TM7 wins Gold for design excellence at top awards

The Thermomix TM7 won Gold for Product Design at the Australian Good Design Awards, praised for its blend of hardware and digital innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
LG rolls out major Black Friday discounts across Australia
Marketing

LG rolls out major Black Friday discounts across Australia

LG Electronics Australia offers major Black Friday discounts on home entertainment, appliances and IT products until early December or while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide
Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices
Physical Security

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ
Digital Entertainment

Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ

Epson has launched the EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Bose audio and AI-powered image enhancement for immersive home viewing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share
Storage

Kingston leads global SSD channel with 36% market share

Kingston Technology leads the global SSD channel with a 36% market share in 2024, surpassing its nearest rival's 13%, despite a 14% market decline.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999
Smart Home

JMGO launches O2S Ultra smart tri-laser projector for USD $2,999

JMGO unveils the O2S Ultra, a space-saving smart tri-laser projector offering a 100-inch 4K display from just 16.8cm for USD $2,999 in North America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Pacsun transforms stores with unified point of sale technology
Customer Experience

Pacsun transforms stores with unified point of sale technology

Pacsun has launched a unified point of sale system in 300+ stores, boosting order fulfilment by 40% and cutting logistics costs by 25%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles
Wearables

StarHub launches festive sale with big discounts & special bundles

StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Gearing up for CES on the tech PR side
Cartech

Gearing up for CES on the tech PR side

CES poses PR challenges with its post-holiday timing, but strategic media engagement and pre-event briefings can boost long-term tech exposure.

By John Settino • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge
eCommerce

Fraud losses top GBP £1.17 billion as Black Friday scams surge

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms
IT Industry

Western Europe's PC market surges as Windows deadline looms

Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Logitech & ghd unveil personalised tech gifts for NZ holidays
Gaming

Logitech & ghd unveil personalised tech gifts for NZ holidays

Logitech and ghd launch personalised tech and beauty gifts in New Zealand, from portable speakers to advanced hair stylers, ideal for the holiday season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025