Consumer tech stories

HiDock's P1 AI recorder targets privacy-minded professionals with Bluetooth earphones, 64GB storage and GBP £169 pricing.

HiDock unveils GBP £169 AI recorder to capture Bluetooth calls through earbuds, with HiNotes 3.0 adding transcription, summaries and tasks.

Ledger names Ian Rogers as Chief Human Agency Officer, putting hardware approval and human oversight at the centre of its AI security push.

Trust earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold as stricter scoring keeps it among the top 5% of companies for sustainability.

Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.

French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.

Opia widens promotion protection for brands as volatility, inflation and fraud fears push marketing teams to seek tighter budget control.

Acer Gadget backs Plugable with minority stake to speed up docks, Thunderbolt 5 gear and AI-ready peripherals for hybrid work markets.

Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.

LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.

Samsung brings Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 works to Australian subscribers, debuting the collection on its upcoming Micro RGB and OLED TVs.

AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.

TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.

TPV Technology joins labour rights and responsible minerals groups as it strengthens supply chain due diligence across global operations.

Samsung's Galaxy A57 5G gets a slimmer, lighter body, tougher build and longer software support, but the camera and features remain familiar.

Intel backs thin-and-light AI laptops with Core Ultra Series 3 chips, touting stronger gaming performance, local chatbot support and longer battery life.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 adds AirDrop-style sharing, marking a shift in how rival ecosystems handle file transfers between devices.

AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.