Consumer tech stories
Shoppers could save time hunting discounts as Maple Deal Global adds verified offers from multiple markets to one site, with purchases elsewhere.
Cheaper Apple earbuds now gain active noise cancellation, while a wireless charging version adds longer battery life and swipe volume control.
Users can expect earlier alerts on heart and recovery changes, as Apple's latest rugged watch adds a readiness score and longer battery life.
The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.
The range adds privacy and eye-comfort options as accessory makers race to court iPhone 18 Pro buyers beyond basic drop protection.
Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.
The local-first approach could appeal to buyers wary of cloud dependence, as Ugreen opens pre-orders for its HomeAgent hubs from USD $50.
Customers will see Dyson push into oral care and broader home tech, with 13 connected products and support services now on offer.
Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.
Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.
The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.
Award recognition across televisions, audio and portable screens bolsters LG's premium push as rivals fight for growth in a saturated TV market.
Demand for budget hi-fi hardware may intensify as the maker adds an IEM, desktop DAC, portable CD player and streamer from late September.
NZ consumers can avoid monthly cloud fees as the expanded line-up is sold through Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming nationwide.
Hybrid workers and creatives are driving demand for Logitech's MX range, as the company adds AI-focused controls and greater customisation.
Users of the latest Galaxy Z phones in the US can activate service immediately, without a physical SIM or Wi‑Fi, as eSIM adoption gathers pace.
Local AI search and custom alerts could cut subscription costs for home security buyers as Reolink rolls out new cameras and hub hardware.
Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.
Shoppers can save up to AUD $2,150 on portable power gear as demand rises for camping and home backup this spring.
The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.