Consumer tech stories - Page 6

Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.

LG debuts innovative PF600U & CineBeam S projectors
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has unveiled two innovative projectors at CES 2025, the multifunctional PF600U and the compact CineBeam S, enhancing viewer experiences.

LG unveils innovative MX platform at CES 2025 in Vegas
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has debuted its LG Mobility Experience platform at CES 2025, merging smart home tech with automotive innovation to enhance mobility.

Huawei leads 2024 global wearables market with 44.3% rise
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Huawei leads the global wearables market with a 44.3% year-on-year shipment increase, securing a 16.9% market share in 2024 despite a downturn.

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum with the new Financial Monitoring
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Norton has launched Financial Monitoring within its 360 Platinum suite, enhancing users' financial security by tracking unusual activity and subscription changes.

Hands-on review: Apple Watch Series 10 a sleek, advanced smartwatch for iPhone users
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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The Apple Watch Series 10 offers iPhone users a refined design and enhanced health features, making it a top contender in the smartwatch market.

BlueAnt launches X5i speaker with impressive upgrades
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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BlueAnt has launched the X5i portable party speaker, featuring 120W power, enhanced bass, and dual microphones, retailing at AUD $479.

MQA Labs unveils new technologies at Bluesound launch
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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MQA Labs has unveiled two innovative technologies, QRONO d2a and QRONO dsd, to enhance audio performance in digital-to-analogue conversion.

Aampe raises USD $18 million to boost AI personalisation
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Aampe has secured USD $18 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI agents that personalise consumer app experiences worldwide.

JB Hi-Fi reports financial challenges amid increased revenue
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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JB Hi-Fi NZ reported a 12.3% revenue increase to NZD $327.9 million for FY2024 but faced significant losses due to rising operating expenses.

JBL launches modern AV receivers & stage 2 loudspeakers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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JBL has unveiled its latest Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, designed for effortless integration into contemporary home theatres.

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

Australian telecoms unite against tech-facilitated abuse
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Australian telecom leaders unite to tackle tech-facilitated abuse, reinforcing their commitment during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Electronic retailers anticipate web traffic surge for Black Friday
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Electronic retailers expect a surge in web traffic this Black Friday, anticipating a 76% increase in sales from last year, according to a new report.

Ultimate Ears launches MINIROLL portable speaker
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Ultimate Ears has unveiled the MINIROLL, an ultra-light portable speaker designed for active lifestyles, available for pre-order.

Kingston retains top spot in DRAM market for 21st year
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Kingston Technology has secured its position as the leading third-party DRAM module supplier for 2023, boasting a market share of 68.8% despite industry challenges.

Dreame Technology unveils Black Friday appliance deals
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Dreame Technology unveils major discounts on home appliances, including a 63% reduction on the L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum, ahead of Black Friday.

JBL launches PartyLight Beam & Stick for PartyBox range
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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JBL has launched its new PartyLight Beam and PartyLight Stick, designed to enhance the PartyBox speakers with immersive light shows that sync to music.

Tech woes disrupt key life moments for Britons, study finds
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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A recent study by HONOR reveals that 59% of Britons have faced tech failures during key life moments, raising concerns over unreliable technology.

LG Electronics posts record Q3 revenue despite challenges
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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LG Electronics has achieved record third-quarter revenue of AUD $24.23 billion amidst ongoing global economic challenges.