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RØDE unveils Wireless Micro in bold colours at USD $99 globally
Digital Entertainment

RØDE unveils Wireless Micro in bold colours at USD $99 globally

RØDE expands its Wireless Micro range with new red, orange, and blue models at USD $99, offering creators vivid colour choices and enhanced mobile features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Digital Transformation

Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation

Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 set a new benchmark in wireless audio with enhanced ANC, fitness tracking and Live Translation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to boost AI music discovery tools
Digital Entertainment

Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to boost AI music discovery tools

Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to enhance AI-driven music discovery, boosting its cloud platform's intelligence for clients like Line Music and UFC.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: iPhone 17 in sage green screams luxury and maturity

The iPhone 17 in sage green offers ProMotion display, improved cameras, and solid battery life, making it Apple's most complete standard iPhone to date.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025
Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia
Noel Leeming

Oura launches ceramic smart ring with four colours in Australia

Oura has launched its Ceramic Ring 4 in Australia and New Zealand in four colours, priced at AUD $799, now available at major retailers including Harvey Norman.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard with four-month charge
Clean technologies

Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard with four-month charge

Logitech launches Signature Slim Solar+ K980 keyboard, powered by any light and lasting four months in darkness without recharging or battery changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans
Robotics

Robosen unveils Disney MINI Robots for Toy Story, WALL-E fans

Robosen launches Disney MINI Robots featuring Toy Story and WALL-E, offering programmable, interactive toys in Australia and New Zealand from AUD $199.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge
Amazon

ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge

ŌURA's Oura Ring sales surpass 5.5 million, doubling revenue to USD $500 million in 2024 with plans to reach USD $1 billion by 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate
Gaming

European TV market stabilises as 40-inch sales accelerate

The European TV market shows signs of stabilisation as 40-inch TV sales surge 43%, nearing break-even volumes despite continued revenue decline in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692
Digital Entertainment

HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692

HONOR launches festive deals up to GBP £692 off, with bundles including tablets, watches and headphones on its latest smartphones in the UK.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Samsung launches brand new 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F TV in Australia
Smart Home

Samsung launches brand new 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F TV in Australia

Samsung Australia unveils its largest TV yet, the 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F, with AI enhancements, priced from AUD $26,999 and now available for pre-order.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus
Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August
Artificial Intelligence

AI-capable notebooks make up 31% of UK retail sales in August

In August 2025, AI-capable notebooks with integrated NPUs made up 31% of UK retail sales, up from 18.7% a year earlier, signalling growing consumer demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Tre'dish expands grocery range, launches price transparency app
Supply Chain

Tre'dish expands grocery range, launches price transparency app

Tre'dish expands grocery range to over 4,000 items and launches an app offering real-time price comparisons for affordable shopping in Greater Toronto.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits
Digital Entertainment

On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits

On-screen glare leads many Australians to switch TVs and change viewing habits, with Samsung introducing glare-free models to meet local needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
HONOR & CuteCircuit unveil AI-designed outfit with Magic V5
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR & CuteCircuit unveil AI-designed outfit with Magic V5

HONOR and CuteCircuit reveal an AI-designed multipurpose outfit inspired by the new Magic V5 smartphone, blending fashion with cutting-edge technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
LG unveils world-first transparent wireless OLED TV at AUD $74,999
Smart Home

LG unveils world-first transparent wireless OLED TV at AUD $74,999

LG launches the world-first transparent wireless 77-inch 4K OLED TV in Australia, priced at AUD $74,999, blending innovation with seamless home integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025