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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Gaming

Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range
Smart Home

Hisense unveils XR10 projector & next‑gen C3 laser range

Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range
Gaming

Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range

Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV
Gaming

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV flagship at CES
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV flagship at CES

Samsung has unveiled a 130-inch Micro RGB flagship TV at CES 2026, pairing a bold 'Timeless Frame' design with advanced AI picture tech.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range

Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range, adding Q-Series soundbars, Music Studio WiFi speakers and Sound Tower models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
LG unveils Gallery TV, blending art & home cinema
Smart Home

LG unveils Gallery TV, blending art & home cinema

LG is debuting its wall-hugging Gallery TV at CES 2026, a MiniLED 4K screen that doubles as a customisable digital art canvas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Smart Home

LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost
Digital Entertainment

Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost

Samsung will debut a full 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup from 55 to 115 inches, adding AI-powered processing, colour upgrades and spatial audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ
Digital Entertainment

Epson launches EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia & NZ

Epson has launched the EH-LS670B 4K laser projector in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Bose audio and AI-powered image enhancement for immersive home viewing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

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Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
Smart Home

Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026

Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia
Smart Home

Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia

Edifier launches ES Series speakers at Officeworks in Australia, spanning home and outdoor models from AUD $99 to AUD $399.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289
Smart Home

Edifier T5s subwoofer debuts in Australia at AUD $289

Edifier debuts the compact T5s 8-inch subwoofer for films, music and gaming, priced at AUD $289 and tailored to apartments and home offices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands
Smart Cities

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 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
LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars
Digital Entertainment

LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars

LG launches Australian clearance sale, slashing OLED and MiniLED TV prices, plus sound bars and speakers, ahead of 2026 models.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores
Smart Home

Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores

Edifier's R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers are now available in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, priced at AUD $199.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025