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US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI
Gaming

US holiday online sales hit record on mobiles & AI

US holiday online sales hit a record USD $257.8 billion as shoppers shifted to mobiles, Buy Now Pay Later and generative AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV
Gaming

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision
Gaming

Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
LG & will.i.am unveil AI xboom speakers at CES 2026
Smart Home

LG & will.i.am unveil AI xboom speakers at CES 2026

LG and will.i.am debut four AI xboom speakers at CES 2026, blending adaptive sound, lighting and creative personas for parties and outdoors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2025
Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range
Smart Home

Samsung unveils 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range

Samsung has unveiled its 2026 Australian lifestyle audio range, adding Q-Series soundbars, Music Studio WiFi speakers and Sound Tower models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
Smart Home

LG unveils Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

LG is launching its modular Sound Suite at CES 2026, headlined by the first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and AI-driven tuning.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Amber Technology to distribute Blaze by Sonance in ANZ
Digital Signage

Amber Technology to distribute Blaze by Sonance in ANZ

Amber Technology will distribute Blaze by Sonance from 2026, boosting pro and commercial audio offerings across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker

The JBL Grip is a compact, lightweight Bluetooth speaker delivering powerful, clear sound and customisable ambient lighting for just USD $94.00.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

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Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear
Digital Entertainment

Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear

Logitech's Mother's Day gift guide showcases six home-working and audio gadgets in Australia, priced from AUD $99.95 to AUD $289.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia
Smart Home

Edifier debuts ES speaker range at Officeworks in Australia

Edifier launches ES Series speakers at Officeworks in Australia, spanning home and outdoor models from AUD $99 to AUD $399.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th 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
Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada
Smart Home

Sharp expands consumer audio line-up across Canada

Sharp will roll out an expanded consumer audio line-up across Canada from January 2026, adding new speakers, headphones and mini systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 14th 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
Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members
Gaming

Logitech launches Logi Week Amazon deals for Prime members

Logitech launches Logi Week on Amazon, offering Prime members up to 40% off more than 100 gaming, work and audio products globally.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia
Smart Home

Sony unveils new wireless turntables for Australia

Sony has unveiled PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT wireless turntables for Australia, priced at AUD $469 and AUD $599, aimed at vinyl newcomers and fans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores
Smart Home

Edifier expands R1280DB speaker range across 170 Officeworks stores

Edifier's R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers are now available in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, priced at AUD $199.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Exclusive: Samsung's Allan Devantier on how the Soundbar Q990F raises the bar
Smart Home

Exclusive: Samsung's Allan Devantier on how the Soundbar Q990F raises the bar

Samsung introduces AI-powered Dynamic Bass Control and wireless Dolby Atmos to bring cinema-like sound immersion to home audio systems worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025