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LG Electronics lifts profit as vehicle systems surge
Robotics

LG Electronics lifts profit as vehicle systems surge

Vehicle systems and subscriptions helped offset softer TV demand, as operating profit for the first nine months climbed 55.9 per cent to KRW 4.03 trillion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Half of Australians now listen to podcasts monthly
YouTube

Half of Australians now listen to podcasts monthly

The audience has swelled to 10.3 million, with podcasts now reaching half of Australians aged 15 and over at least monthly.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week
Nvidia launches RTX Spark laptops with local AI push
Data centers

Nvidia launches RTX Spark laptops with local AI push

Premium Windows laptops with on-device AI now start at USD $2,399, as Nvidia extends its Blackwell RTX hardware into the consumer market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter
Wearables

BREEZIN launches screenless health bracelet on Kickstarter

The French wearable's jewellery-first design could tempt buyers who want health tracking without a smartwatch-style screen or subscription fees.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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Samsung unveils Christmas tech range from AUD $499
Storage

Samsung unveils Christmas tech range from AUD $499

Shoppers face a broad spread of premium devices as Samsung targets end-of-year spending, with prices from AUD $499 to AUD $4,499.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Samsung Australia unveils gaming Christmas edit for 2026
Storage

Samsung Australia unveils gaming Christmas edit for 2026

The line-up spans AUD $499 to AUD $1,899, giving shoppers premium gaming displays and storage options ahead of the Christmas rush.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers shun full-price buys as AI chases deals

Discounts are becoming the default for many households, with 48% of UK shoppers saying they rarely buy at full price as AI boosts deal-hunting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
AliExpress extends UK shopping festival to 3 December
Smart Home

AliExpress extends UK shopping festival to 3 December

The longer campaign is designed to win cautious British shoppers as retailers battle for year-end spending amid pressure on household budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
OPPO opens Australian pre-orders for Find X10 series
OPPO

OPPO opens Australian pre-orders for Find X10 series

Australian buyers can now pre-order OPPO's new premium phones, with the Find X10 series priced from AUD $2,299 and camera kits bundled.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Dreame launches pocket cake hair dryer in Australia
Smart Home

Dreame launches pocket cake hair dryer in Australia

Travel-friendly styling is becoming a tougher sell as Dreame enters Australia's premium haircare market with a AUD $299 foldable dryer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Belkin launches Infinity Folio case for new iPad mini
Apple

Belkin launches Infinity Folio case for new iPad mini

Buyers of Apple's latest iPad mini can now get all-round protection and a stand in one accessory, priced at AUD $119.95 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
TCL launches NXTPAPER phones & tablets in Australia
JB Hi-Fi

TCL launches NXTPAPER phones & tablets in Australia

The new range targets readers with lower-glare screens and includes five devices priced from AUD $449 to AUD $1,299.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
TCL launches NXTPAPER phones & tablets in Australia
JB Hi-Fi

TCL launches NXTPAPER phones & tablets in Australia

The range aims to tempt Australian shoppers with paper-like screens for reading, study and work, as prices run from AUD $449 to AUD $1,299.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Samsung launches broad Black Friday deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches broad Black Friday deals in Australia

Australian shoppers can expect weekly flash sales and partner discounts across Samsung's phones, TVs and appliances throughout November.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
LG & Harvey Norman open AI home zone in Singapore
Smart Home

LG & Harvey Norman open AI home zone in Singapore

Shoppers at Harvey Norman's Millenia Walk flagship can now see LG's connected appliances staged in a full home layout with AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Epson launches home theatre laser projectors in Australia
Gaming

Epson launches home theatre laser projectors in Australia

Australian buyers get 4K laser projectors built for rooms from compact setups to 500-inch home cinemas, with prices from AUD $5,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cherry launches new MX keyboard switches sampler box
Mechanical keyboard

Cherry launches new MX keyboard switches sampler box

Keyboard buyers can now compare feel, sound and RGB lighting across 10 MX switches in CHERRY's updated sampler box.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia
Laser

Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia

Priced from AUD $49.95, the new range is among the first semi solid state powerbanks to reach Australian retail shelves.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week