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On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits
Digital Entertainment

On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits

On-screen glare leads many Australians to switch TVs and change viewing habits, with Samsung introducing glare-free models to meet local needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
LG unveils world-first transparent wireless OLED TV at AUD $74,999
Smart Home

LG unveils world-first transparent wireless OLED TV at AUD $74,999

LG launches the world-first transparent wireless 77-inch 4K OLED TV in Australia, priced at AUD $74,999, blending innovation with seamless home integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 & first GF power zoom lens
FujiFilm

Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 & first GF power zoom lens

Fujifilm Australia has launched the GFX ETERNA 55 large format cinema camera and its first GF power zoom lens, enhancing filmmaking with 102MP and smooth zoom.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
LG & Canon unveil festive tech gifts for every household
Smart Home

LG & Canon unveil festive tech gifts for every household

LG and Canon unveil a festive range of tech gifts for every household, from OLED TVs to portable cameras, catering to film lovers and content creators alike.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
LG unveils 19kg WashTower, Australia's largest washer, from AUD $4,999
Smart Home

LG unveils 19kg WashTower, Australia's largest washer, from AUD $4,999

LG launches Australia's largest washer, a 19kg WashTower combining wash and dry in one unit, priced from AUD $4,999, with AI and energy-efficient features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Consumer tech stories

Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
EB Games

Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market

Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung & Microsoft bring Copilot AI to 2025 TV & monitor range
Smart Home

Samsung & Microsoft bring Copilot AI to 2025 TV & monitor range

Samsung integrates Microsoft Copilot AI into its 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, enhancing user interaction with voice and personalised features on the big screen.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia
Smart Home

Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia

Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Gaming

Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Artificial Intelligence

Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing
Hyperscale

Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing

Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Tre'dish expands grocery range, launches price transparency app
Supply Chain

Tre'dish expands grocery range, launches price transparency app

Tre'dish expands grocery range to over 4,000 items and launches an app offering real-time price comparisons for affordable shopping in Greater Toronto.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
HONOR & CuteCircuit unveil AI-designed outfit with Magic V5
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR & CuteCircuit unveil AI-designed outfit with Magic V5

HONOR and CuteCircuit reveal an AI-designed multipurpose outfit inspired by the new Magic V5 smartphone, blending fashion with cutting-edge technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Pocket FM expands AI audio series to empower Indian writers
Artificial Intelligence

Pocket FM expands AI audio series to empower Indian writers

Pocket FM launches AI-powered audio series in India, enabling writers to quickly create and monetise diverse stories with voices from ElevenLabs technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200
Apple

CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200

CelcomDigi launches pre-orders for iPhone 17 series in Malaysia with rebates up to MYR RM1,200 and free PhoneCARE protection starting 12 September 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025