Consumer tech stories - Page 6

TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.

Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.

IDC says a memory shortage will drive a record 12.9% drop in 2026 smartphone shipments, hitting low-cost Android makers hardest.

As AI disrupts brand protection, global rights owners face a volatile fight against online piracy that regulation alone cannot tame.

Fujifilm will bring its interactive House of Photography pop-up to Melbourne's Chadstone in March 2026, offering hands-on gear and fashion sessions.

Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

Logitech G debuts its AUD $299.95 PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse in Australia, touting ultra-low latency and fully adjustable click actuation.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

Samsung is adding Perplexity as a system-level agent on upcoming Galaxy flagships, deepening its shift to a multi-assistant AI strategy.

BLUETTI's Elite 300 and Charger 2 bundle promises rapid off‑grid power for caravans and campers, now on offer from AUD $3,299.

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

Fashion and electronics see the sharpest online price swings, as Decodo data shows retailers repricing items every few hours worldwide.

Anker SOLIX has surged into SolarQuotes' top three home battery brands, as reviews and backup reliability reshape Australia's solar storage market.

RØDE brings Bluetooth Direct Connect to Wireless GO Gen 3 and Wireless PRO, letting creators record directly to iPhones via its Capture app.

Google's Pixel 10a debuts at USD $499, packing flagship-grade AI, a 48MP camera and seven years of updates into a mid-range handset.

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

Aeroband picks Amber Technology as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand, boosting access to its smart digital instruments.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.