Consumer tech stories - Page 4
RØDE unveils Wireless Micro in bold colours at USD $99 globally
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RØDE expands its Wireless Micro range with new red, orange, and blue models at USD $99, offering creators vivid colour choices and enhanced mobile features.
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.
Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to boost AI music discovery tools
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Tuned Global acquires Figaro.ai to enhance AI-driven music discovery, boosting its cloud platform's intelligence for clients like Line Music and UFC.
Pocket FM expands AI audio series to empower Indian writers
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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ai
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digital media
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content creation
Pocket FM launches AI-powered audio series in India, enabling writers to quickly create and monetise diverse stories with voices from ElevenLabs technology.
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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smart home
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microsoft
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.
Samsung & Microsoft bring Copilot AI to 2025 TV & monitor range
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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smart home
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Samsung integrates Microsoft Copilot AI into its 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, enhancing user interaction with voice and personalised features on the big screen.
Samsung brings new Sound Tower speakers with custom lights to Australia
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ai
Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Apple unveils iPhone 17 with AI camera upgrades & new display
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.
Apple unveils AirPods Pro 3 with heart sensor & live translation
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.
Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing
Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.
Hisense extends FIFA World Cup partnership, unveils AI tech for 2026
Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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smart home
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digital entertainment
Hisense will extend its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026, unveiling advanced AI tech and RGB-MiniLED TVs for an immersive fan experience across three host nations.
Xsolla unveils LiveOps suite to boost D2C game monetisation
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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software development
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management
Xsolla launches its LiveOps Management Suite, a no-code tool to help game developers boost direct-to-consumer monetisation with real-time campaign management.
OPPO & Hasselblad extend imaging partnership for new phones
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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consumer tech
OPPO extends its imaging partnership with Hasselblad to develop next-gen smartphone cameras, aiming to elevate mobile photography to new heights.
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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inflation
Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital entertainment
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toshiba
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streaming
Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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inflation
Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.
Liftoff unveils AppRefinery for app insights & market trends
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.
Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
Thu, 1st May 2025
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digital transformation
The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.