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Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Storage

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers
Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Hisense launches new smart TVs, appliances & fridge for homes
Smart Home

Hisense launches new smart TVs, appliances & fridge for homes

Hisense launches advanced smart home products in Australia, including a 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV, smart fridge, washer-dryer combo, and a Laser TV from AUD $2,499.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller
Marketing Technologies

Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Samsung unveils 115-inch Micro RGB TV in Australia for AUD $41,999
Digital Entertainment

Samsung unveils 115-inch Micro RGB TV in Australia for AUD $41,999

Samsung launches its 115-inch Micro RGB R95 TV in Australia for AUD $41,999, boasting advanced colour precision and AI-enhanced display technology from 10 December 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship
Customer Experience

Loewe opens Dublin flagship to showcase luxury AV craftsmanship

Loewe has unveiled its flagship store in Dublin's Blackrock, offering Irish customers a hands-on experience with its luxury TV and audio products.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay
Gaming

Philips unveils Ambilight TVs for hotels with gaming & AirPlay

Philips launches Ambilight-enabled MediaSuite TVs for hotels, featuring Google Cast, Apple AirPlay, and cloud gaming to enhance guest entertainment globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility
Marketing Technologies

Storyblok & OtterlyAI partner to boost AI search visibility

Storyblok partners with OtterlyAI to help brands enhance visibility on AI-driven search engines amid shifting consumer search habits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
LG secures top prizes at CES 2026 for OLED & smart tech
Digital Entertainment

LG secures top prizes at CES 2026 for OLED & smart tech

LG Electronics won multiple CES 2026 Innovation Awards, including top honours for its transparent 77-inch OLED TV and advanced webOS smart platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand
Smart Home

LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand

LG launches its upgraded DUALCOOL AI Air conditioner in Australia, combining AI-driven comfort with energy efficiency for the 2025-26 summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
What do good cohorts actually look like?
Customer Experience

What do good cohorts actually look like?

PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.

By Zhen Jie Sim • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

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Skylink launches world's smallest smart side-mount garage opener
Smart Home

Skylink launches world's smallest smart side-mount garage opener

Skylink unveils the world's smallest smart side-mount garage door opener, offering space-saving design and app control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Tineco brings smart floor cleaning range to Harvey Norman NZ
Harvey Norman

Tineco brings smart floor cleaning range to Harvey Norman NZ

Tineco launches its smart floor cleaning range in New Zealand, now available nationwide at Harvey Norman, featuring advanced cleaning technologies from NZD $199 to $1,599.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans
Customer Experience

Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans

Dyson and Raylo launch flexible subscriptions for refurbished devices, boosting affordability and sustainability in the UK electronics market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Supply Chain

Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X9 Pro smartphone
Mobile Device Management

Hands-on Review: OPPO Find X9 Pro smartphone

OPPO's Find X9 Pro flagship, with a 200MP Hasselblad lens, 7500mAh battery, and 6.78-inch 3600-nit AMOLED display, redefines premium smartphones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Nov 2025