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Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

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

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Global Stories

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Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Wearables

Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports

Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wearables

Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth

IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Unified Communications

Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware

Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData
Wearables

Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData

While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
New, stylish microbuds from Aussie success story
Digital Entertainment

New, stylish microbuds from Aussie success story

Weighing four grams, BlueAnt's Pump Air 2 are one of the world's smallest and lightest true wireless microbuds.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth
Wearables

IDC: Innovative wearable use cases drive double-digit growth

Wristbands are set to lose their dominance as hearables and industrial applications keep the wearables market moving forward.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026