Consumer tech stories
TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
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TCL unveils A400 Pro art-style TV in UK, blending QD-Mini LED tech, walnut frame design and prices from GBP £599.
Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot design award
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hybrid & remote work
Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot Product Design 2026 as judges praise its ergonomics, customisation and ProScroll technology.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
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windows
RØDE launches Sonaura MEMS mic tech, RØDELink II wireless system and podcast software in broad push across pro audio and creator tools.
HiDock launches P1 AI voice recorder with HiNotes 3.0
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uc
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risk & compliance
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erp
HiDock's P1 AI recorder targets privacy-minded professionals with Bluetooth earphones, 64GB storage and GBP £169 pricing.
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.
Ledger appoints Ian Rogers to lead AI security push
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crypto
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fintech
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mdm
Ledger names Ian Rogers as Chief Human Agency Officer, putting hardware approval and human oversight at the centre of its AI security push.
Ion in early talks with Meta & Alphabet over video tech
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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erp
Ion Video says Meta and Alphabet are among several global tech groups in early talks over its patented system to make video easier for AI tools to use.
Trust wins fourth EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating
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supply chain
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power / energy
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e-commerce
Trust earns fourth straight EcoVadis Gold as stricter scoring keeps it among the top 5% of companies for sustainability.
Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico
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cx
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martech
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physical security
Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
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surveillance
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iot
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smart home
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends as Ideal Home Show highlights connected security, retro design and at-home fitness.
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
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fintech
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martech
Dig adds Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to its board as the savings platform pushes into consumer tech and digital shopping.
Opia expands promotion cover as brands seek budget certainty
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risk & compliance
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e-commerce
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cfo
Opia widens promotion protection for brands as volatility, inflation and fraud fears push marketing teams to seek tighter budget control.
Hands-on review: Apple AirPods Max 2 refined upgrade
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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headphones
Apple's premium over-ear headphones gain stronger noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio and new smart features, but keep the same familiar design.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
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storage
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data protection
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edge computing
Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft
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open source
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clean technologies
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microsoft
LF Energy and Microsoft back battery standard with dataset on lithium-ion cell design, aiming to make testing and ageing data easier to compare.
Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth
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data analytics
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Yoto's chief financial officer says Oracle NetSuite has given the children's audio firm a single platform to manage finance, stock and expansion.
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
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gaming
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firewalls
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network security
TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
Hands-on review: iPad Air M4 balances power and price
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gaming
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Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.
Hands-on review: Apple iPhone 17e tested and assessed
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gaming
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uc
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socs
Apple's iPhone 17e pairs strong A19 performance and all-day battery life with a 60Hz screen and pared-back camera system.