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Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary
Storage

Hands-on review: Pocket AI Notetaker handy, not revolutionary

It captures calls and meetings neatly enough, but hardware quirks and a subscription mean Pocket is more useful than it is essential.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week
Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs
Storage

Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs

Consumers are prioritising pricier PCs over phones, as higher component costs and longer upgrade cycles lifted retail tech revenues across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1
Semiconductors

AI demand lifts silicon wafer shipments 13.1% in Q1

AI data centre orders helped push worldwide silicon wafer shipments 13.1% higher in the first quarter, SEMI said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise
Hyperscale

LG Electronics posts record first-quarter revenue rise

Higher sales of appliances, TVs and vehicle systems helped lift first-quarter profit despite tariff pressures and broader economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Dreame unveils 20-plus smart home products in San Francisco
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils 20-plus smart home products in San Francisco

The launch signals Dreame’s push beyond robot vacuums, with new appliances designed to share its bionic robotic arm system across the home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
Gaming

Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01

A £599.99 dock could spare laptop users from juggling dongles, with enough ports and power to turn portable devices into desktops.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
CRKD launches Gibson SG Cherry guitar controller for PS5
Gaming

CRKD launches Gibson SG Cherry guitar controller for PS5

Fans of rhythm games on PS5 and PC get a Cherry Gibson SG controller with Hall Effect controls, Legacy Mode and app customisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania
NZD

Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania

Households in Australia and New Zealand now have a stick vacuum aimed at pet hair, allergens and mixed debris, with up to 100 minutes' runtime.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide
Gaming

HONOR 600 series launches in Singapore first worldwide

Singapore buyers get first access worldwide to HONOR’s 600 series, which starts at SGD $799 and adds AI video tools and big batteries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia
Gaming

Hisense launches XR10 & C3 projectors in Australia

Buyers seeking big-screen viewing get a wider choice, with a premium 6000-lumen model and a portable 4K option now on sale in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save on Galaxy phones, earbuds and watches as Samsung targets Mother’s Day demand through its online store.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Bose launches modular Lifestyle home audio collection
Smart Home

Bose launches modular Lifestyle home audio collection

Buyers can build from a single speaker to a 7.1.4 cinema system, as Bose targets simpler wireless home audio set-ups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia
Fleet Management

Navman launches 2026 MiVue dash cam range in Australia

New parking features aim to help Australian motorists capture evidence after damage or tailgating incidents, with prices from AUD $189.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
UGREEN lands first sports deal with New England Patriots
Storage

UGREEN lands first sports deal with New England Patriots

The deal gives UGREEN its first global sports platform and expands the accessory maker’s reach to NFL fans in North America, though terms were not disclosed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599
Smart Home

TCL launches art-style A400 Pro TV in UK from GBP £599

UK shoppers get a £599 entry point to TCL’s art-style TV range, which blends home décor design with QD-Mini LED picture tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Crompton launches Ameo Pro air fryer for even cooking
Food technology

Crompton launches Ameo Pro air fryer for even cooking

The new model aims to cut the need for constant monitoring, with Crompton saying it can cook food up to 30% faster and more evenly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month