Consumer tech stories - Page 6

Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.

Samsung will bring a TV-optimised Fender Play app to 2025 and newer TVs in 49 countries, launching globally in the first half of 2026.

Seeing Machines debuts a unified 3D in-cabin sensing platform at CES 2026, mapping whole vehicle interiors with a single perception layer.

US firm Bourns launches NZD $356m bid for loss‑making Rakon, offering NZD $1.55 a share and locking up 41% of the chip maker's stock.

Siemens launches Digital Twin Composer to build metaverse-style factory twins, unifying design, simulation and operations in 3D scenes.

OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.

Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.

ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.

Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.

Tineco is debuting immersive “Modern Living” zones at CES to showcase its latest Floor One vacuums, including the new S9 Master and i7 Fold.

OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.

Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.

Elon Musk's xAI raises USD $20 billion, turbocharging Grok model training and GPU build-out as rivalry in frontier AI heats up.

AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.

DXC launches AMBER, a modular automotive software platform it says can halve cockpit development time and cut costs by around 30%.

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 unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.