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Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026
Digital Transformation

Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026

Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Biometrics

Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design
Marketing Technologies

Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design

Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users' emotions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp
Digital Transformation

Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp

Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list
Internet of Things

Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list

Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Robotics

Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026
Data Protection

Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026

Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook
Gaming

ASUS unveils Copilot+ PCs with new ProArt & Zenbook

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES
Data Protection

Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES

Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 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
LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming
Gaming

LG certifies Razer Wolverine V3 for webOS cloud gaming

LG unveils a “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” pad scheme, certifying Razer's new Wolverine V3 as its first ultra-low latency TV controller.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP
Gaming

Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES
Hybrid & Remote Work

espresso Lite 15 launches colourful portable displays at CES

Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs
Cartech

Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs

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

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub
Clean technologies

BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry's first unified car and solar smart energy hub

BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.

By Bluetti • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026