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Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1
Semiconductors

Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1

Higher power USB-C designs face greater risk of damage from surges, with the new part aimed at laptops, docks and industrial gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge
eCommerce

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge

Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones
Noel Leeming

Hands-on review: JBL LIVE 780Nc noise-cancelling headphones

Priced at NZD $299, the over-ear set promises 80 hours of battery life and clearer audio for listeners wanting a better upgrade.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage
Data centers

Global smartphone shipments fall 11% on memory shortage

Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon
eCommerce

GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon

Gamers can now save on premium keyboards and audio gear as GravaStar's Amazon sale trims up to USD $86 off selected devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers
Drones

Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers

Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia
Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona
Smart Home

Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona

The sleeve sponsorship gives Midea repeated exposure to Barcelona's vast global audience as it targets stronger brand recognition in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI
Personalisation

Oppo launches Reno16 series in New Zealand with AI

New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TCL advises TV buyers on how to compare sets in stores
Television

TCL advises TV buyers on how to compare sets in stores

Shoppers could avoid washed-out pictures at home by checking natural skin tones, black levels and side-angle performance before buying.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Samsung unveils Flex Titanium for Galaxy foldables
Samsung

Samsung unveils Flex Titanium for Galaxy foldables

Visible creases and fragility remain key hurdles as Samsung readies titanium-based displays for its next generation of Galaxy foldables.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
BISSELL launches compact SpotClean Mini in Australia
Consumer tech

BISSELL launches compact SpotClean Mini in Australia

The compact cleaner targets apartment dwellers and small homes as demand grows for easier-to-store appliances that tackle everyday spills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
GHD launches AI hair styler with 2,900 checks a second
Smart Home

GHD launches AI hair styler with 2,900 checks a second

Shoppers may see faster, less frizzy styling, as GHD’s new AI-powered device adjusts heat in real time to protect hair.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices
Fintech

Zip finds Australians use AI to guide shopping choices

Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
BlueRose launches LifeTree for private family archives
Software-as-a-Service

BlueRose launches LifeTree for private family archives

Families wary of social media data use now have a closed digital archive for photos, oral histories and lineage records.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month