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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.

Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.

Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.

OWC launches the Express 1M2 80G portable SSD, offering speeds over 6000MB/s and capacities up to 8TB for creatives and gamers on the go.

Xsolla launches its LiveOps Management Suite, a no-code tool to help game developers boost direct-to-consumer monetisation with real-time campaign management.

OPPO extends its imaging partnership with Hasselblad to develop next-gen smartphone cameras, aiming to elevate mobile photography to new heights.

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.

The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.

LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.

A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.

Todd Bouman has been named CEO of Proto, succeeding founder David Nussbaum, as the firm looks to revolutionise hologram and spatial computing technologies.

Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.

The surface mount technology market is set to soar, driven by advances in electronics, healthcare, telecom, and automotive sectors.

The embedded display market globally is expected to achieve a total valuation of USD $66.3 million by 2034, fuelled by a rising demand in consumer electronics and industrial automation.

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 7.8% year over year to 265.3 million units in the second quarter of 2023.

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