Consumer tech stories
Higher power USB-C designs face greater risk of damage from surges, with the new part aimed at laptops, docks and industrial gear.
Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.
Priced at NZD $299, the over-ear set promises 80 hours of battery life and clearer audio for listeners wanting a better upgrade.
Memory shortages pushed handset prices higher, sending global smartphone shipments down 11% in the second quarter and hitting budget buyers hardest.
Gamers can now save on premium keyboards and audio gear as GravaStar's Amazon sale trims up to USD $86 off selected devices.
Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.
Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.
The sleeve sponsorship gives Midea repeated exposure to Barcelona's vast global audience as it targets stronger brand recognition in Australia and New Zealand.
Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.
New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.
Shoppers could avoid washed-out pictures at home by checking natural skin tones, black levels and side-angle performance before buying.
Visible creases and fragility remain key hurdles as Samsung readies titanium-based displays for its next generation of Galaxy foldables.
The compact cleaner targets apartment dwellers and small homes as demand grows for easier-to-store appliances that tackle everyday spills.
Shoppers may see faster, less frizzy styling, as GHD’s new AI-powered device adjusts heat in real time to protect hair.
Nearly half of Zip's Australian customers now use AI to compare and research purchases, but most still want to make the final call themselves.
The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.
Families wary of social media data use now have a closed digital archive for photos, oral histories and lineage records.
Households hit by AI-driven fraud can now screen suspicious calls and texts as Savi debuts its app and secures USD $7 million.
Searches for ways to cool overheated handsets have surged as experts warn fridge fixes and ice packs can cause moisture damage.
Shoppers with spare card headroom can now spread bigger purchases over 12 months, as Float enters the UK with Visa and Mastercard support.
