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HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692
Digital Entertainment

HONOR unveils smartphone deals & bundles worth up to GBP £692

HONOR launches festive deals up to GBP £692 off, with bundles including tablets, watches and headphones on its latest smartphones in the UK.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
Wearables

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade

Noise cancelling and USB-C lossless audio make Apple's latest over-ear headphones a better fit for iPhone users, though weight remains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Gaming

Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

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

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Sony unveils LinkBuds Clip open earbuds for awareness
Digital Entertainment

Sony unveils LinkBuds Clip open earbuds for awareness

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

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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
Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones

The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

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Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range
Unified Communications

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range

Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
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
India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide
Wearables

India wearable market falls as smartwatch sales slide

India's wearable market slipped for a second year as smartwatch shipments slumped, even while earwear held up and offline retail gained ground.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th 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
Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch
Wearables

Ai+ unveils NovaPods & NovaWatch ahead of debut launch

Ai+ is expanding beyond phones with NovaPods earbuds and NovaWatch wearables, debuting its connected ecosystem on Flipkart on 24 February.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th 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 partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide
Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025