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Australian Stories

Consumer tech stories

Reolink launches triple-lens security cameras in Australia

Homeowners can now buy Reolink's new triple-lens cameras in Australia, with the first OMVI model priced from AUD $429.99 and subscription-free storage.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Clean technologies

Hands-on review: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station

Home backup and off-grid users get a 1,024Wh power station that can recharge in under 50 minutes and switch over in 10ms.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Fleet Management

Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work

Hybrid workers are the target as the new range adds quieter mice and keyboards with cushioned support for long desk days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Laser expands retro electronics range as sales triple

Sales of retro gadgets have tripled as Australians seek screen-free alternatives, prompting new products from cassette boomboxes to gaming projectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Security Operations Centres

LG unveils Android Automotive multi-screen car system

Carmakers could cut dashboard hardware costs as LG's single-chip system runs multiple screens at once on Android Automotive OS.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Trends & Predictions

Alienware unveils 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor range

Prices and refresh rates are central as Alienware broadens its monitor range with a 39-inch 5K OLED flagship and cheaper curved LCD options.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

PC Hardware

AMD extends AM5 support & launches new Ryzen chips

Longer upgrade paths and lower-cost gaming options are on offer, as AMD commits AM5 support through 2029 and adds two Ryzen 7 chips.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell unveils lighter XPS 13 at its lowest entry price

Targeting students and younger professionals, the new model starts at Dell's lowest XPS price yet while keeping touchscreen and Wi-Fi 7 standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales

Higher average selling prices are offsetting weaker demand, lifting European notebook revenues 12% in early Q2 despite falling unit sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Wearables

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops

The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week