Consumer tech stories - Page 2

Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.

LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset delivers premium sound and comfort at AUD $50, with Xbox-friendly controls and broad console support.

Young Australians lead rapid adoption of wellness tech, with red light therapy, blue light blockers and infrared saunas gaining ground.

LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.

GME has unveiled three Australian-made XRS Connect value packs for touring and 4WD users, bundling UHF CB radios, antennas and accessories from AUD $779.

Samsung brings Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 works to Australian subscribers, debuting the collection on its upcoming Micro RGB and OLED TVs.

AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.

Bon Charge™ cuts prices on wellness gadgets by up to AUD $500 as survey data highlights strong demand for red light therapy among younger Australians.

D-Link's new DUF-E01 adds 14 ports, three-screen support and 60W charging to Thunderbolt 4 laptops for a cleaner desk setup.

TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.

Tineco keeps global lead in household wet and dry vacuum cleaners as Euromonitor again places it first, with a 35% market share in 2025.

Sony unveils new BRAVIA Theatre soundbars, subwoofers and rear speakers in Australia, with a 100-inch BRAVIA 3 II TV set to follow.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.

IDC says global handheld smart camera shipments surged 83% to 16.65 million in 2025, with DJI and Insta360 leading the boom.

Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.