Consumer tech stories - Page 3
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone
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Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G pairs a standout AMOLED screen and strong battery with modest performance in an accessible budget package.
PC shipments to plunge in 2026 on memory shortages
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Global PC shipments are set to slump 12% in 2026 as memory shortages push component costs sharply higher and force up system prices.
Hands-on review: iGarden Swim Jet X Series
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Battery-powered iGarden Swim Jet X turns small backyard pools into customisable infinite lanes or raging rapids with app-controlled currents.
Spotify debuts Taste Profile beta for NZ Premium users
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data protection
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Spotify is rolling out its Taste Profile beta to New Zealand Premium users, giving subscribers new controls over personalisation and discovery.
Hands-on review: OPPO Watch S smartwatch
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wearables
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physical security
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payment technologies
OPPO Watch S blends sleek, classic styling with bright AMOLED, week-long battery and robust fitness tracking, but software feels limited.
Hands-on review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra refined flagship
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is a subtly slimmer, smarter workhorse, adding privacy display tech and camera tweaks to a refined flagship formula.
IDC cuts 2026 PC forecast as memory shortages bite
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IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.
ŌURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back
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data analytics
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healthtech
Ōura's new ANZ sleep report finds Aussies and Kiwis among the world's best sleepers, yet high daily stress is quietly stealing their rest.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
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Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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phishing
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Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Logitech's G325 Lightspeed headset offers low-latency wireless, immersive audio and all-day comfort in a sleek, lightweight design.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
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Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.
MacBook Neo goes on sale as Apple's lowest-priced laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop that becomes its lowest-priced MacBook, targeting students and first-time buyers.
ABB & Nvidia link RobotStudio with Omniverse AI sim
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robots
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manufacturing
ABB and Nvidia will embed Omniverse into RobotStudio, launching HyperReality in 2026 to narrow the sim-to-real gap in factory robotics.
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
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digital transformation
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Quiq names Jen Grant chief marketing officer to steer strategy as enterprises move AI agents from pilots to large-scale customer use.
Google AI more negative than ChatGPT for brand reputation
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AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.
Diverse perspectives driving innovation for the real world
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Female leadership at Tineco ANZ is reshaping consumer tech, proving diverse perspectives are vital to real-world innovation and growth.
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
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martech
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personalisation
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Add a second screen to your laptop bag. The Espresso Lite 15 aims to deliver a lightweight portable monitor for work on the move.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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digital entertainment
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Xiaomi reveals Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar
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gaming
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iot
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smart home
Xiaomi enters Gran Turismo's Vision project with an electric hypercar concept, blending radical aero tricks and game-ready digital flair.