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Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red
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JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.
Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs
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Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.
LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges
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LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.
Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026
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Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.
Samsung unveils AI ‘Home Companion’ for smart living
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Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design
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Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users’ emotions.
Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp
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Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
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US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.
Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list
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Tineco’s Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME’s Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
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Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026
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Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
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ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.
Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES
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Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.
Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range
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Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.
LG unveils ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ vision at CES
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LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.
LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming
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LG unveils a “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” pad scheme, certifying Razer’s new Wolverine V3 as its first ultra-low latency TV controller.
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
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ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.
BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub
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BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.
Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP
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Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.
espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES
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Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.