Consumer tech stories
Indian buyers can now reserve XREAL AURA glasses for a capped final price of INR 1,45,000 plus GST, with INR 9,999 credit upfront.
The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.
Buyers of LG's next TV range will get personalised viewing tools, stronger on-device processing and five years of webOS updates.
Lower electricity bills and stronger energy labels are now reaching more households as LG pushes A-grade efficiency into mainstream appliances.
The handset enters a crowded premium market in Australia with seven years of updates, a new AI suite and a better camera system.
USB4 support and up to 8TB capacity put Samsung's new portable drives in the premium bracket, but Australian pricing is still unconfirmed.
The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.
Faster on-device AI and new connectivity are now central to Apple's smallest desktop, with models aimed at creators and developers.
New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.
The deal gives local hi-fi dealers a new heritage brand to sell, with the Model Four loudspeaker due in showrooms on 15 September 2026.
Australian buyers get bigger batteries, tougher builds and lengthy software support as Xiaomi expands its REDMI Note range.
Weaker sales and a higher tax charge halved Sony New Zealand's annual profit as operating cash flow also dropped sharply.
Daytime sport fans may see clearer action if they raise brightness, as glare and reflections can wash out screens in sunlit rooms.
Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.
Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.
The UK launch faces a tough sell, with ZYMIX needing to win over Gen Z users accustomed to separate apps for messaging, payments and discovery.
UK shoppers are turning to refurbished phones as cheaper handset prices have outpaced inflation, with budget models rising fastest.
The partnership gives the audio brand tighter control over unauthorised resellers and faster access to sales data on Amazon Australia.
Households can now buy robotic vacuums and window cleaners in Aldi's middle aisle for under AUD $300 each, while stocks last.
Australian buyers can now pay AUD $2,499 for Asus's anniversary handheld, which adds an OLED screen and revised controls at the top of the Ally range.