Consumer tech stories
Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.
Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.
Advertisers stand to gain new placements as Google pushes sponsored content into conversational search and AI-generated shopping advice.
Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.
Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.
The range targets busy households and pet owners with up to 100 minutes of runtime, anti-tangle brushes and foldable tubes.
Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.
Australian shoppers will soon see Dreame's range widen beyond robot vacuums, as 80-plus products land through its regional distributor.
UK supporters can win a TCL television and a signed Arsenal shirt as the brand taps the club's strong season ahead of the Champions League final.
Apple's lowest-priced MacBook makes do with modest ports and no keyboard backlight, but still feels polished for everyday users.
Demand for desk accessories is rising as the new stand combines posture support, a 6-in-1 hub and phone storage for Indian users.
Australian households can now buy a 19.5kg washer-dryer combo aimed at cutting laundry time, with a launch price of AUD $4,999.
Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.
The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.
NZ households can now get sharper outdoor surveillance as 2K video becomes standard across Ring's camera range, with prices from NZD $319.
The wins could bolster Gigabyte's premium motherboard push, with the four boards now on sale in Australia through authorised retailers and distributors.
Households facing tighter budgets may find relief in discounts of up to AUD $1,200 on iPhones, plus cheaper plans and broadband.
The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.
Australian buyers get backup power for outages and trips, as Jackery adds two battery packs priced from AUD $899.
Premium buyers in India are set for more camera-focused flagships, though OPPO has not yet disclosed pricing or launch dates.