Consumer tech stories
The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.
Dreame has been named the Official Hair Tool partner for New Zealand Fashion Week 2025, showcasing smart styling tools backstage and live demos.
Amber Technology debuts Philips NeoPix 150 and 450 Smart projectors in Australia and NZ, offering full HD, portability, and smart streaming from AUD $449.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches globally on 14 November, featuring an expanded co-op campaign, 16 multiplayer maps, and an evolved Zombies mode.
Sea-Doo's 2026 personal watercraft range features new 10.25-inch touchscreen tech, upgraded audio, and enhanced connectivity for riders.
OPPO’s A5 Pro 5G marries rugged IP69 durability, long battery life and solid mid-range performance in a practical, outdoors-friendly design.
Xsolla launches its LiveOps Management Suite, a no-code tool to help game developers boost direct-to-consumer monetisation with real-time campaign management.
The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.
Technaxx launches the TX-361 wireless CarPlay monitor and FMT1800 FM transmitter with wireless charging, enhancing in-car connectivity and convenience.
Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.
Jamo launches the C707PA MKII active bookshelf speaker in Australia with Audacity as sole distributor, priced at AUD $1,399.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Australia starting at AUD $599, featuring a 10.9-inch display, S Pen, and AI productivity tools.
OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.
The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
MobileMuster urges Australians to recycle 13 million unused phones at home through a new campaign highlighting easy recycling options and resource recovery.
OWC launches the Express 1M2 80G portable SSD, offering speeds over 6000MB/s and capacities up to 8TB for creatives and gamers on the go.
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia at AUD $249, featuring Active Noise Cancellation, Galaxy AI integration, and up to 30 hours battery life.
LG launches the CineBeam S, its smallest 4K projector, in Australia at AUD $2,499 with a pre-order discount ahead of the 11 August release.
Amber Technology debuts JBL Summit Series loudspeakers at Melbourne's 2025 StereoNET Hi-Fi Show, showcasing top-tier audio innovations from iconic brands.
Tineco launches its FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Series wet and dry vacuums in Australia, featuring advanced cleaning tech and sleek designs from AUD $1,299.