Consumer tech stories - Page 5

Aeroband picks Amber Technology as exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand, boosting access to its smart digital instruments.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.

Oppo unveils the slim Watch S with ECG, dual-band GPS and 10-day battery in New Zealand, priced at NZD $399 via online and retail.

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 award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.

TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.

Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.

Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.

myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.

AI companions are edging into the mainstream, prompting doubts over whether digital pets could reshape - but not replace - traditional pet ownership.

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

Fujifilm launches instax Mini Evo Cinema in New Zealand, blending 15-second video, instant prints and QR code replays for NZD $699.

Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.

Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.

TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.

Dell's Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone delivers crisp, Teams-ready audio in a compact, travel-friendly package that works straight from the box.

Sony's LinkBuds Clip are open-clip earbuds with three listening modes, designed for all-day wear and situational awareness at AUD $329.95.

Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.