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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.
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Samsung & Microsoft bring Copilot AI to 2025 TV & monitor range

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung integrates Microsoft Copilot AI into its 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, enhancing user interaction with voice and personalised features on the big screen.
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Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
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Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.
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Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
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Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
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Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
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LG wins 17 IFA awards with top honour for OLED T television

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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LG Electronics won 17 awards at the inaugural IFA 2025, including Best of IFA for its wireless transparent OLED T television.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.
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Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.
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LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 series with Galaxy AI in NZ

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Samsung launches Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 tablets in New Zealand, featuring Galaxy AI, enhanced productivity, and up to seven years of updates.
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LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.
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Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.
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Dreame announced as official hair tool partner for NZFW 2025

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Dreame has been named the Official Hair Tool partner for New Zealand Fashion Week 2025, showcasing smart styling tools backstage and live demos.
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Why searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' may signal growth in NZ's tech & design sectors

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.
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Amber Technology launches Philips NeoPix projectors in Australia & NZ

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Amber Technology debuts Philips NeoPix 150 and 450 Smart projectors in Australia and NZ, offering full HD, portability, and smart streaming from AUD $449.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches new campaign, multiplayer

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches globally on 14 November, featuring an expanded co-op campaign, 16 multiplayer maps, and an evolved Zombies mode.
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Sea-Doo unveils 2026 lineup with new touchscreen tech & audio

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.