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Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Sony launches WF-1000XM6 noise-cancelling buds and Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 in Australia, priced at AUD $499.95 and AUD $699.95.
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AI lifts silicon wafer shipments as revenue softens

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled demand lifted silicon wafer shipments 5.8% in 2025, even as annual wafer revenue dipped 1.2% to USD $11.4 billion.
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Samsung tops Canstar Blue's 2026 phone satisfaction list

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue's 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.
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Shark Beauty's LED CryoGlow mask set for ANZ launch

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Shark Beauty's award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.
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TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.
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LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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LG launches Australian clearance sale, slashing OLED and MiniLED TV prices, plus sound bars and speakers, ahead of 2026 models.
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.
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JB Hi-Fi launches consumer electronics retail media network

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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JB Hi-Fi teams with Retail MediaWorks to launch Australia's first consumer electronics-focused retail media network across its 207-store empire.
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Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.
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Will AI companions change how we think about pets?

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.
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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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MasterChef winner Laura Sharrad reveals how smart fridges and connected tech cut stress, waste and chaos from Australian home hosting.