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Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia
Smart Home

Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia

Sony unveils new BRAVIA Theatre soundbars, subwoofers and rear speakers in Australia, with a 100-inch BRAVIA 3 II TV set to follow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
Smart Home

Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026

Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars
Digital Entertainment

LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars

LG launches Australian clearance sale, slashing OLED and MiniLED TV prices, plus sound bars and speakers, ahead of 2026 models.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Gaming

Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Global Stories

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Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Crunchyroll widens Apple TV app distribution with direct subscriptions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store
Digital Entertainment

Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store

Samsung brings Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 works to Australian subscribers, debuting the collection on its upcoming Micro RGB and OLED TVs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

CRKD unveils ATOM+ controller with TMR thumbsticks, multi-device support and drift-resistant controls for Switch 2, PC and mobile.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

CRKD launches ULT PRO wireless controller with TMR thumbsticks, remappable inputs and multi-platform support for serious gamers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam
Gaming

Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam

Radian Arc, VNPT, COMIT and Blacknut launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam, pairing edge GPUs for streaming now with in-country AI later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK
Digital Transformation

TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK

TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
Smart Home

TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599

TCL unveils A400 Pro art-style TV in UK, blending QD-Mini LED tech, walnut frame design and prices from GBP £599.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances
Internet of Things

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances

Hisense expands 2026 New Zealand range with RGB MiniLED televisions and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Akai India launches direct online store for home tech
Customer Experience

Akai India launches direct online store for home tech

Akai India launches Akaiindia.in, a direct online store for smart TVs, appliances and audio, with up to 30% off and no-cost EMI offers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach
Digital Entertainment

Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach

Teads teams with Samsung Ads to sell homescreen spots on Samsung Smart TVs across seven key Asia-Pacific connected TV markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
Gaming

EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Wearables

Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push

Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026