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Hands-on review: Samsung Music Studio 7

At just shy of NZD $700, the 3.1.1-channel speaker is a pricey but versatile rival to Bose and Sonos for music and films.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Last week

Noel Leeming

JBL launches PartyBox 330 & 130 speakers in New Zealand

New features and broader home-entertainment use could widen JBL's appeal as the PartyBox 330 and 130 arrive in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Sony New Zealand profit falls as revenue slips to NZD $53m

Weaker sales and a higher tax charge halved Sony New Zealand's annual profit as operating cash flow also dropped sharply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Market competition

Fosi Audio unveils four new products beyond amplifiers

Demand for budget hi-fi hardware may intensify as the maker adds an IEM, desktop DAC, portable CD player and streamer from late September.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

LG unveils AI home ecosystem for European households

European shoppers could see more connected appliances and lower power bills as LG broadens its AI home push with energy-saving products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range

Visitors at IFA will see NAVEE's push into golf gear and wearable support as it seeks to move beyond electric scooters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop

Australian buyers will get Dell's new gaming displays and lightweight 14S laptop from October, though local pricing remains undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Software Updates

POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499

Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Renewable energy

Jackery launches Father's Day sale on power stations

Shoppers can save up to AUD $2,150 on portable power gear as demand rises for camping and home backup this spring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Plaud launches AI earbuds to turn talks into tasks

The wearable targets professionals with meetings and calls, but it raises fresh questions over privacy as recordings are uploaded to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Marketing Technologies

Maple Deal Global launches curated shopping deals site

Shoppers could save time hunting discounts as Maple Deal Global adds verified offers from multiple markets to one site, with purchases elsewhere.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Portronics launches 20,000mAh Qi2 power bank in India

Users can charge phones, earbuds and watches without carrying extra accessories as Portronics' new model adds Qi2 magnetic wireless support in India.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

iOS

iPhone trade-in values split ahead of Apple launch

Older iPhones have shed about 9% in value after Apple launch events, but some Pro models are holding up ahead of the next release.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia

Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

IoT Security

Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia

Australian shoppers can save up to 34% on Reolink home security cameras as the company splits its Father's Day promotion into two sales windows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

Consistent Infosystems wins top brand honour in India

The award highlights Consistent Infosystems' growing reach in India, where it now sells more than 693 products through 25 branches and 93 service centres.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week