Consumer tech stories
Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.
Human approval will stay central as Ledger rolls out hardware controls for AI agents handling wallets, identities and sensitive transactions.
Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will get a year of Surfshark One on selected Gigabyte notebooks, adding security value worth more than AUD $170.
Interest from major tech groups could open new uses for Ion's patented video system as AI firms seek cheaper ways to handle footage.
The result keeps Trust among EcoVadis’s top 5% of assessed companies as buyers demand firmer evidence of supply chain sustainability.
The patent could speed up moving estimates for customers, with the app generating inventories and quotes in minutes instead of days.
Brands facing volatile participation can now cap promotion risk as Opia extends cover to protect budgets when redemptions run above forecast.
The deal should widen Plugable’s reach in hybrid work gear, with faster product launches and steadier supply for customers across more markets.
Mid-range buyers get a tougher option as the handset arrives at AUD $699 with an 8300mAh battery and IP69K water resistance.
The premium handset lands in local stores as HONOR seeks a stronger foothold against Apple and Samsung in Australia.
Australian shoppers can now buy Samsung's updated soundbars and speakers, with prices spanning AUD $479 to AUD $1,999 across the new range.
The camera adds hands-free shooting to Fujifilm’s entry-level instant range, making group shots and selfies easier for New Zealand buyers.
Retail media helped SharkNinja lift unit sales by 12 per cent at Noel Leeming, with Facebook ad spend returning more than USD $15 per dollar.
Audio-only listening is now easier for millions of users as video controls roll out globally across Spotify's app and devices.
Connected devices are already reshaping daily routines, from security and cooking to fitness, at the Ideal Home Show in London.
Boardroom support for Dig’s expansion into consumer fintech has been bolstered by Ideal World co-founder Paul Wright’s appointment.
Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.
Households may trim winter power costs as the system automatically adjusts heating and cooling using room conditions and daily routines.