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TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin
Smart Home

TP-Link unveils first Wi-Fi 8 routers at IFA Berlin

Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds
JB Hi-Fi

Hands-on review: JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds

Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Today
Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin

The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
LG wins top IFA 2026 award for media entertainment
Speakers

LG wins top IFA 2026 award for media entertainment

Award recognition across televisions, audio and portable screens bolsters LG's premium push as rivals fight for growth in a saturated TV market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fosi Audio unveils four new products beyond amplifiers
Market competition

Fosi Audio unveils four new products beyond amplifiers

Demand for budget hi-fi hardware may intensify as the maker adds an IEM, desktop DAC, portable CD player and streamer from late September.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households
Data Protection

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households

European shoppers could see more connected appliances and lower power bills as LG broadens its AI home push with energy-saving products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range
Artificial Intelligence

Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range

Visitors at IFA will see NAVEE's push into golf gear and wearable support as it seeks to move beyond electric scooters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499
Software Updates

POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499

Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations
Renewable energy

Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations

Shoppers can save up to AUD $2,150 on portable power gear as demand rises for camping and home backup this spring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks

The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Maple Deal Global launches curated shopping deals site
Marketing Technologies

Maple Deal Global launches curated shopping deals site

Shoppers could save time hunting discounts as Maple Deal Global adds verified offers from multiple markets to one site, with purchases elsewhere.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Portronics launches 20,000mAh Qi2 power bank in India
Wearables

Portronics launches 20,000mAh Qi2 power bank in India

Users can charge phones, earbuds and watches without carrying extra accessories as Portronics' new model adds Qi2 magnetic wireless support in India.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch
iOS

iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch

Older iPhones have shed about 9% in value after Apple launch events, but some Pro models are holding up ahead of the next release.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia
Data Protection

HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia

Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Samsung Music Studio 7
Speakers

Hands-on review: Samsung Music Studio 7

At just shy of NZD $700, the 3.1.1-channel speaker is a pricey but versatile rival to Bose and Sonos for music and films.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last week
Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia
IoT Security

Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia

Australian shoppers can save up to 34% on Reolink home security cameras as the company splits its Father's Day promotion into two sales windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Consistent Infosystems wins top brand honour in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent Infosystems wins top brand honour in India

The award highlights Consistent Infosystems' growing reach in India, where it now sells more than 693 products through 25 branches and 93 service centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Epson launches compact EcoTank printers for home use

Households and small offices could cut printing costs sharply as refillable tanks replace cartridges in Epson's latest compact range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week