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Trust in AI and connected devices is helping lift device sales, while service gaps are pushing Indian buyers towards protection plans.
The phones enter India's crowded affordable 5G market, with prices from INR ₹12,999 as Ai+ seeks first-time buyers and upgraders.
Buyers get a lower-cost alternative in a crowded action camera market, with the S7Pro offering 4K at 50fps and 48MP stills.
Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.
The new unit gives robotics a direct line to Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol as LG tries to speed up product development.
Momentum is shifting to lighter wearables as VR headset shipments fell 17% and rising memory costs squeeze profit margins across the sector.
TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.
Multi-device gamers get rare cross-platform freedom, swappable batteries and active noise cancelling, but the price sits at AUD $800.
Timing in AI and networking boards is getting simpler, as the new devices can replace up to 12 oscillators and cut power use.
Eligible TCL TV owners in Europe can now use voice-led Gemini searches and smart home controls, with the UK already receiving the update.
Short outages can now be covered for home offices and retail tills, as the compact range targets small devices across EMEA.
Scam checks are now available to Claude users across all tiers, as Norton embeds its Genie tool to flag suspicious messages and links.
Lower costs and support income helped Panasonic New Zealand swing back to a small profit even as revenue slid to NZD $90.8 million.
Lower promotion and marketing costs helped lift annual profit even as revenue slipped slightly at LG Electronics' New Zealand branch.
London households are sitting on an estimated 700kg of electrical goods each, as repair and reuse lag far behind buying.
Noise-cancelling earbuds rivalled by new wireless cans in New Zealand as JBL targets commuters and home workers with longer battery life.
Australian shoppers can buy Reolink's wire-free and solar security cameras for up to 46% less in a Prime Day campaign running for two weeks.
Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.
A new category in MOVA's local line-up targets Australia's 1.2 million residential pools, with automated cleaning priced from AUD $1,099.
A longer software support window and on-device AI tools are central to Samsung's push to win buyers in Australia's crowded mid-range 5G market.