Consumer tech stories - Page 7

LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.

Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users' emotions.

Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.

Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.

ASUS debuts a Copilot+ PC line at CES 2026 with creator ProArt gear, dual‑screen Zenbooks and budget Vivobooks spanning three chip platforms.

Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.

Hisense debuts XR10 flagship projector and C3 laser range at CES 2026, chasing brighter, quieter big-screen home cinema dominance.

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

LG unveils a “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” pad scheme, certifying Razer's new Wolverine V3 as its first ultra-low latency TV controller.

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

Australian brand espresso unveils Lite 15 portable monitor at CES, a colourful 15.6-inch USB-C display targeting budget-conscious travellers.

HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.

Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.

Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.