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Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens
Supply Chain

Europe technology retail prices rise as demand weakens

Higher component costs are squeezing margins even as households across Europe curb spending on discretionary technology products.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up

Smart CT lands three global IT support deals covering 65,000-plus devices as it accelerates expansion across Europe, Asia and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era
Unified Communications

AI YOUR WORKSPACE: Yealink launches full-scenario AI solutions for the hybrid era

Yealink launches AI YOUR WORKSPACE, unveiling AI-powered tools like MeetingBar A50 and AV ONE to transform hybrid work with Microsoft, Intel, and Qualcomm support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

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Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Heron Foods rolls out x-hoppers platform across 340 stores
Unified Communications

Heron Foods rolls out x-hoppers platform across 340 stores

The rollout aims to speed up store communication and improve safety for Heron Foods staff as theft and abuse in shops rise across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear
Digital Entertainment

Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear

Logitech's Mother's Day gift guide showcases six home-working and audio gadgets in Australia, priced from AUD $99.95 to AUD $289.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores
Customer Experience

Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores

Co-op signs five-year VoCoVo deal to roll out upgraded S5 Pro headsets to 2,300 UK stores, boosting safety and service on the shop floor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada
Smart Home

Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada

Sharp will roll out an expanded consumer audio line-up across Canada from January 2026, adding new speakers, headphones and mini systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Smart CT wins Toshiba deal to support 32 UK retailers
DataCentre infrastructure

Smart CT wins Toshiba deal to support 32 UK retailers

Smart CT secures three-year Toshiba deal to maintain tills and tech for 32 UK high street retailers, handling 10,000 callouts annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Australian hybrid work divide persists as new laws considered
Unified Communications

Australian hybrid work divide persists as new laws considered

Almost half of Australian workers adopt hybrid work, sparking debate as Victoria considers law granting two days homeworking weekly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63
Unified Communications

Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63

Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025
Gaming

European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025

European gaming hardware sales surge in 2025, driven by high demand for new-generation graphics cards and premium gaming monitors across key markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Logitech unveils new headsets to tackle office distractions
Unified Communications

Logitech unveils new headsets to tackle office distractions

Logitech launches Zone Wireless 2 ES and Zone Wired 2 headsets with AI noise cancellation, designed to improve focus in open-plan offices at AUD $199.95-$309.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025