Consumer tech stories
LG Australia widens TV & audio sale with price cuts
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LG Australia extends its TV clearance online, cutting prices on 2025 QNED and NanoCell sets plus C Series sound bars and xboom speakers.
Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada
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Sharp will roll out an expanded consumer audio line-up across Canada from January 2026, adding new speakers, headphones and mini systems.
UK leads surge in refurbished PC sales across Europe
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UK refurbished PC sales nearly double as price-conscious buyers spur fastest growth in Europe and push second-life tech into the mainstream.
Sony debuts new WH-1000XM6 colourway, noise-cancelling buds
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Sony launches WF-1000XM6 noise-cancelling buds and Sand Pink WH-1000XM6 in Australia, priced at AUD $499.95 and AUD $699.95.
AI lifts silicon wafer shipments as revenue softens
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AI-fuelled demand lifted silicon wafer shipments 5.8% in 2025, even as annual wafer revenue dipped 1.2% to USD $11.4 billion.
Shark Beauty’s LED CryoGlow mask set for ANZ launch
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Shark Beauty’s award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.
Samsung tops Canstar Blue’s 2026 phone satisfaction list
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Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue’s 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.
Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch
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Ai+ is expanding beyond phones with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables, debuting its connected ecosystem on Flipkart on 24 February.
TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026
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TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.
Trust unveils Seron Slim eco mouse for multi-device use
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Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.
LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars
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LG launches Australian clearance sale, slashing OLED and MiniLED TV prices, plus sound bars and speakers, ahead of 2026 models.
Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with new lab push
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Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members
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Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.
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.