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Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances
Internet of Things

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs & smart appliances

New Zealand shoppers will get a broader premium range as Hisense adds RGB MiniLED sets and connected kitchen and laundry appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

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Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets
Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store
Digital Entertainment

Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store

Australian subscribers can now view 25 works from Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 in 4K on Samsung’s Art Store, including on new TVs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

Players moving between Switch 2, PC and mobile will get broader control options from late June, as the compact pad targets portable, multi-device gaming.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

Competitive gamers will get a £64.99 controller with TMR thumbsticks, six remappable inputs and 1000Hz polling when shipping starts in June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam
Gaming

Radian Arc & VNPT launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam

Radian Arc, VNPT, COMIT and Blacknut launch 5G cloud gaming in Vietnam, pairing edge GPUs for streaming now with in-country AI later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK
Digital Transformation

TCL leads Winter Olympics sponsor engagement in UK

TCL tops Winter Olympics sponsor surge in UK, driving a 30% jump in open-internet engagement, ahead of Deloitte and Omega.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

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TCL launches SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia
Digital Entertainment

TCL launches SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia

TCL rolls out SQD-Mini LED televisions in Australia, led by the X11L, as the range debuts Google Gemini AI and wider colour controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore World Cup viewing shifts to more screens
Marketing Technologies

Singapore World Cup viewing shifts to more screens

Advertisers face a more fragmented audience, as 2026 FIFA World Cup viewing in Singapore is set to split across mobile, laptops and TV.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
Smart Home

TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599

UK shoppers get a £599 entry point to TCL’s art-style TV range, which blends home décor design with QD-Mini LED picture tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
Smart Home

Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

The cheaper streamer is aimed at older televisions and travellers, with USB-powered setup and faster performance than the previous HD stick.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

British shoppers can now buy TCL's new QLED line-up from GBP £379, with models spanning Google TV, Fire TV and a 98in screen.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia
Smart Home

Sony launches BRAVIA Theatre gear & TV in Australia

Australian households will get a broader choice of home cinema gear from June and July 2026, though Sony has not yet disclosed pricing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
Smart Home

Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026

Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Akai India launches direct online store for home tech
Customer Experience

Akai India launches direct online store for home tech

Akai India launches Akaiindia.in, a direct online store for smart TVs, appliances and audio, with up to 30% off and no-cost EMI offers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach
Digital Entertainment

Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach

Teads teams with Samsung Ads to sell homescreen spots on Samsung Smart TVs across seven key Asia-Pacific connected TV markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars
Digital Entertainment

LG slashes prices on OLED TVs, MiniLEDs & sound bars

LG launches Australian clearance sale, slashing OLED and MiniLED TV prices, plus sound bars and speakers, ahead of 2026 models.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026