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GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon
eCommerce

GravaStar cuts 20% off gaming peripherals on Amazon

Gamers can now save on premium keyboards and audio gear as GravaStar's Amazon sale trims up to USD $86 off selected devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers
Drones

Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers

Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia
Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona
Smart Home

Midea signs five-year sleeve deal with FC Barcelona

The sleeve sponsorship gives Midea repeated exposure to Barcelona's vast global audience as it targets stronger brand recognition in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles
Data centers

LG reports record quarterly revenue as profit doubles

Higher-margin services and tariff refunds lifted operating profit above forecasts, as home appliances, TVs and air conditioners drove record sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
JBL 4369 Studio Monitor launches in Australia, New Zealand
Speakers

JBL 4369 Studio Monitor launches in Australia, New Zealand

Serious hi-fi buyers in Australia and New Zealand gain a new flagship speaker, priced at AUD $39,000 a pair, from JBL's Studio Monitor range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
BISSELL wins Red Dot for PowerClean FurGuard vacuum
Hair Removal

BISSELL wins Red Dot for PowerClean FurGuard vacuum

Households with pets may benefit from BISSELL's cordless stick vacuum, after its PowerClean FurGuard 280W won a Red Dot Design Award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android
Data Protection

Google previews Android Halo for AI agents on Android

Android 17 users will get a status bar space to track AI tasks and reply in place, as Google expands its operating-system AI push.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

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Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
BlueRose launches LifeTree for private family archives
Software-as-a-Service

BlueRose launches LifeTree for private family archives

Families wary of social media data use now have a closed digital archive for photos, oral histories and lineage records.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Savi launches app to fight AI scams & raises USD $7m
Data Protection

Savi launches app to fight AI scams & raises USD $7m

Households hit by AI-driven fraud can now screen suspicious calls and texts as Savi debuts its app and secures USD $7 million.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Mouser warns against viral hacks to cool overheating phones
Bluetooth

Mouser warns against viral hacks to cool overheating phones

Searches for ways to cool overheated handsets have surged as experts warn fridge fixes and ice packs can cause moisture damage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Float launches card-linked instalments in UK market
Fintech

Float launches card-linked instalments in UK market

Shoppers with spare card headroom can now spread bigger purchases over 12 months, as Float enters the UK with Visa and Mastercard support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Tineco cuts Australian Prime Day prices by up to 46%
Smart Home

Tineco cuts Australian Prime Day prices by up to 46%

Shoppers in Australia can now buy Tineco's premium floor cleaners and vacuums for as much as 46% less during Amazon Prime Day.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
eCommerce

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand

Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech
eCommerce

Bon Charge launches month-long sale on wellness tech

Younger Australians are driving demand for wellness devices as the Sydney brand offers 30% off in a one-day flash sale and 25% for a month.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia
Internet of Things

Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week