Consumer tech stories
Portable charging demand is pushing Rapoo into the laptop power bank market, with a 20,000mAh model priced at INR 4,499 in India.
Households facing rising AI fraud risks are the target of a new family assistant as the firm shifts its consumer unit around digital safety.
Households in Australia and New Zealand get a premium wet and dry vacuum that combines steam, hot water and mopping for AUD $1,499.
The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.
Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.
Households now have a cheaper keyless entry option, with the new model priced at AUD $249 and offering six unlocking methods.
Professionals can now record meetings through their own Bluetooth earphones, while a recording-free transcription option addresses privacy concerns.
Hybrid workers could gain a tidier, more ergonomic setup, but the bundled keyboard and touchpad are best suited to flexible spaces.
Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get more character-themed options as Turtle Beach broadens its officially licensed controller range worldwide.
Shoppers now need to weigh battery life, portability and processing power more carefully as laptop options broaden in 2026.
Early demand for Nosebuds has been reinforced by Gold and Red Dot honours, boosting Goodair’s bid to scale its drug-free breathing device.
Avoiding hardwiring and monthly fees, the new solar floodlight camera aims to win Australian households seeking cheaper, simpler outdoor security.
The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.
Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.
The browser update could make research easier by keeping AI chat beside webpages, though it may add to memory use on older devices.
Remote workers and journalists can now record calls without meeting bots, as HiDock’s P1 captures Bluetooth earbud audio and transcribes it.
British shoppers can now buy TCL's new QLED line-up from GBP £379, with models spanning Google TV, Fire TV and a 98in screen.
Australian households get a security camera that also acts as a hub for Apple, Google, Alexa and SmartThings, at AUD $269.
The refresh targets gamers with an open-back headset, a lighter build and new finishes that broaden Sony's INZONE range in Australia from April 2026.
Shoppers are being steered towards practical gifts, with prices from AUD $139 to AUD $1,399 across home, sport and imaging items.