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Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

Runners and gym-goers get secure, sweatproof earbuds with 12-hour battery life, though the oversized case may deter casual users.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Last month
Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve3 headsets & room kit in Singapore

Hybrid workers in Singapore will get clearer calls and room coverage, as the new kit targets larger meeting spaces from 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset
Hybrid & Remote Work

Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset

The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset offers lightweight comfort, adaptive noise cancellation and clear mics, ideal for interviews and long workdays.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones
Digital Entertainment

SonicEdge unveils ST100M acoustic module for next-gen earphones

SonicEdge launches ST100M, a compact audio module combining speaker and microphone for smaller, higher-fidelity earphones and wearables.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th 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
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Digital Entertainment

Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

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Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range
Unified Communications

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range

Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches WH-1000XM6 in new Sand Pink in India

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones get a new Sand Pink finish in India, targeting style-conscious users at INR ₹39,990 with no spec changes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart
Wearables

Ai+ enters AIoT with NovaPods, NovaWatch via Flipkart

Ai+ pushes into India's AIoT arena with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables via Flipkart, as it readies new Pulse 2, Nova 2 phones.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds
Digital Entertainment

Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds

Sony launches WF-1000XM6 noise-cancelling buds and Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 in Australia, priced at AUD $499.95 and AUD $699.95.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch
Wearables

Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch

Ai+ is expanding beyond phones with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables, debuting its connected ecosystem on Flipkart on 24 February.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Edifier adds three new noise-cancelling earbuds range
Digital Entertainment

Edifier adds three new noise-cancelling earbuds range

Edifier brings three new ANC earbuds to Australia via Officeworks, with prices from AUD $189 to AUD $299 and features like spatial audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs
Unified Communications

Dell unveils AI-powered Pro Plus Earbuds for hybrid work needs

Dell launches Pro Plus Earbuds with AI-driven noise cancellation and Microsoft Teams certification, tailored for hybrid work and easy IT management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia for AUD $249
Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia for AUD $249

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia at AUD $249, featuring Active Noise Cancellation, Galaxy AI integration, and up to 30 hours battery life.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025