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Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia for AUD $249

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia at AUD $249, featuring Active Noise Cancellation, Galaxy AI integration, and up to 30 hours battery life.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Earbuds stories

Wearables

Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032

Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Headphones

Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds

Clip-on earphones from OPPO are impressing testers with secure comfort, strong bass and 40 hours of battery life, despite the NZD $399 price.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • This month

Gaming

Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Wave Beam 2 (True Wireless Earbuds)

JBL Wave Beam 2 earphones offer Active Noise Cancelling, 40 hours playback, and IP54 rating, all for under NZD $90 - a top budget pick for sound and features.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds

JBL's new Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer a unique touchscreen charging case that enhances user control, but at a high price of NZD $429.95, are they worth it?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Wearables

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames

The JBL Soundgear Frames offer an affordable and stylish alternative for music lovers, delivering impressive open-ear audio for under NZD $200.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods 4 elevate music and everyday bliss

Apple's AirPods 4 offer an extraordinary mix of superb audio quality and noise-cancelling features, transforming everyday listening into a blissful experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset

Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Gaming

Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience

Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Wearables

Hands-on Review: Tozo S3 Smartwatch and T20 Ear Buds

Golden X1 earbuds and was impressed with the aesthetics, quality, and performance. I leapt at the chance to review the S3 Smart Watch and the T20 Ear Buds.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum TWS Air

The Quantum TWS Air has proven an interesting addition to my listening experience. Ergonomically, JBL continues to surprise me with their beautifully comfortable devices.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023