Consumer tech stories
The new model boosts on-device AI and battery life as Apple tries to keep its professional laptop line ahead of rivals.
The smaller, screen-free device gives families a cheaper entry point, with the Toniebox Lite My Story Set priced at AUD $149.95.
Retailers face a fresh holiday-season test as agentic assistants surge, with Forter seeing orders from them more than triple in a month.
Australian households will pay AUD $1,499 for a chemical-free floor cleaner that combines steam, vacuuming and mopping in one device.
Industrial and entry-level systems drove the global 3D printer hardware market higher, even as mid-range demand weakened and price competition intensified.
Blink has expanded its Australia and New Zealand security camera range with a 4K indoor-outdoor model and a 2K camera with pan-tilt tracking.
Drivers can now save up to 42% as October promotions lower Miofive's dash cam prices to GBP £15.19 in the UK and USD $66.49 in the US.
Outdoor users get a compact charger with IP67 protection, drop resistance and two USB-C ports, priced at USD $54.99.
Data centre operators can now cool power-dense enclosures without sacrificing electromagnetic shielding, thanks to a new vent panel with up to 96% airflow.
No subscription is needed for this smart ring, which tracks sleep, stress and movement while offering optional paid health add-ons.
Pressure on household budgets is keeping meal prep high on the agenda, with 69% saying bulk cooking helps cut grocery bills.
Limited stocks of a niche mouse aimed at coders could tap demand for developer gear, with pricing set at AUD $199.95.
On Kraken in Australia, stablecoins account for 16.8% of institutional crypto holdings, versus 3.6% among consumer accounts.
A tougher, slimmer redesign gives the compact tablet its first OLED screen and broader appeal for outdoor users, with NZD $1,399 pricing in New Zealand.
Drivers can save up to 42% in the UK and 27% in the US as Miofive discounts three dash cam models in America and five in Britain.
Launch-day scarcity has pushed some buyers to pay up to AUD $350 for someone to queue at Apple's Sydney store for the iPhone Duo.
Local buyers now have access to OPPO's latest flagship phones, with the Find X10 range starting at NZD $2,799 and aimed at photography fans.
The assistant can suggest age-appropriate horror films and dim the room lights, as TCL ties its TV pitch to Halloween viewing.
Households and small businesses gain wider coverage from a single device as the security camera reaches 160 JB Hi-Fi stores nationwide for AUD $429.99.
As foldable phones move into the mainstream, Samsung Canada is trying to win over cautious buyers with creator-led answers on durability and daily use.
