Consumer tech stories

Skylink unveils the world's smallest smart side-mount garage door opener, offering space-saving design and app control for CAD $449.

Tineco launches its smart floor cleaning range in New Zealand, now available nationwide at Harvey Norman, featuring advanced cleaning technologies from NZD $199 to $1,599.

Dyson and Raylo launch flexible subscriptions for refurbished devices, boosting affordability and sustainability in the UK electronics market.

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

LG Electronics won multiple CES 2026 Innovation Awards, including top honours for its transparent 77-inch OLED TV and advanced webOS smart platform.

UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.

LG launches its upgraded DUALCOOL AI Air conditioner in Australia, combining AI-driven comfort with energy efficiency for the 2025-26 summer.

Hisense launches advanced smart home products in Australia, including a 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV, smart fridge, washer-dryer combo, and a Laser TV from AUD $2,499.

OPPO's Find X9 Pro flagship, with a 200MP Hasselblad lens, 7500mAh battery, and 6.78-inch 3600-nit AMOLED display, redefines premium smartphones.

PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

Samsung launches its 115-inch Micro RGB R95 TV in Australia for AUD $41,999, boasting advanced colour precision and AI-enhanced display technology from 10 December 2025.

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

SKAI Intelligence launches B.THREE, an AI-powered, browser-based platform that automates retail 3D content creation using NVIDIA Omniverse, cutting production time by 95%.

Nearly half of Canadian holiday shoppers plan to use AI tools for gift research, marking the first AI-powered festive season in Canada, says Google Canada.

European gaming hardware sales surge in 2025, driven by high demand for new-generation graphics cards and premium gaming monitors across key markets.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.