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Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide
Samsung

Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide

Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands
Data Protection

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results
Personalisation

Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results

Advertisers stand to gain new placements as Google pushes sponsored content into conversational search and AI-generated shopping advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses
Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn
Wearables

Google to launch Android XR audio glasses this autumn

Hands-free AI features will reach wearers first, as Google's audio smart glasses are due to go on sale this autumn.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Tineco launches three new stick vacuums in Australia
Smart Home

Tineco launches three new stick vacuums in Australia

The range targets busy households and pet owners with up to 100 minutes of runtime, anti-tangle brushes and foldable tubes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range
Internet of Things

Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range

Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Dreame unveils 80 products in Melbourne expansion push
Wearables

Dreame unveils 80 products in Melbourne expansion push

Australian shoppers will soon see Dreame's range widen beyond robot vacuums, as 80-plus products land through its regional distributor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India
Artificial Intelligence

Oppo launches Find X9s & Ultra smartphones in India

The premium Android fight in India intensifies as OPPO touts 22% first-quarter growth and five-year software support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch
Internet of Things

Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch

New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India
Wearables

Lenskart launches Gemini AI smart glasses in India

More than 35,000 people have signed up for early access as the eyewear retailer moves into wearables with its AI-powered glasses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
Portronics launches laptop stand with built-in USB hub
Hybrid & Remote Work

Portronics launches laptop stand with built-in USB hub

Demand for desk accessories is rising as the new stand combines posture support, a 6-in-1 hub and phone storage for Indian users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia
IoT Security

Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia

Australian households can now buy a 19.5kg washer-dryer combo aimed at cutting laundry time, with a launch price of AUD $4,999.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors

Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones in Australia
Personalisation

Sony launches 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones in Australia

The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Ring launches 2K Spotlight & floodlight cameras in NZ
Internet of Things

Ring launches 2K Spotlight & floodlight cameras in NZ

NZ households can now get sharper outdoor surveillance as 2K video becomes standard across Ring's camera range, with prices from NZD $319.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Gigabyte wins four Red Dot awards for motherboards
PC Hardware

Gigabyte wins four Red Dot awards for motherboards

The wins could bolster Gigabyte's premium motherboard push, with the four boards now on sale in Australia through authorised retailers and distributors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches EOFY sale with big handset discounts

Households facing tighter budgets may find relief in discounts of up to AUD $1,200 on iPhones, plus cheaper plans and broadband.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026