Consumer tech stories
JB Hi-Fi launches consumer electronics retail media network
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JB Hi-Fi teams with Retail MediaWorks to launch Australia’s first consumer electronics-focused retail media network across its 207-store empire.
AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises
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AI data centre investment is starving Europe’s PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
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Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.
Ditto raises USD $9.2m for AI iMessage dating push
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Campus dating start-up Ditto lands USD 9.2 million to grow its AI-powered iMessage matchmaking service for US college students.
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
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Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
Will AI companions change how we think about pets?
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AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups
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Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan’s new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.
Fujifilm unveils instax Mini Evo Cinema in NZ launch
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Fujifilm launches instax Mini Evo Cinema in New Zealand, blending 15-second video, instant prints and QR code replays for NZD $699.
Akai unveils Digital Wash top-load washing machines in India
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Akai launches Digital Wash top-load washing machines in India, targeting value-conscious homes with new tech and extended motor warranties.
Logitech G offers 30-day refund on JB Hi-Fi mouse pre-orders
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Logitech G offers 30-day money-back guarantee on JB Hi-Fi pre-orders of its PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE gaming mouse in Australia.
Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push
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Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
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Xiaomi’s 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand’s flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
Shoppers return to stores for complex tech across Europe
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Shoppers are heading back to tech stores across Europe as complex, big-ticket gadgets push buyers towards in-person advice and demos.
EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
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EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting ‘Stay Safe with AI’ sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
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Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal
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Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.
Crompton crowned world’s top ceiling fan maker by 2024
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Crompton named world’s top ceiling fan brand for 2024 by Euromonitor, selling over two crore units a year and one fan every two seconds.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung’s AI companion push
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Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Google Photos adds AI editing tools for Australians
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Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered editing in Australia, letting Android users transform images simply by typing or speaking prompts.