D-Link Australia and New Zealand has launched the DUF-E01 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 docking station, aimed at users who want to turn a compatible laptop into a desk-based workstation. The dock connects through a single Thunderbolt 4 port and adds 14 connections, including DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, audio, SD and microSD card slots, and additional Thunderbolt access. … Read more
Intel has launched a new range of laptops powered by its Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and MSI. Built on Intel’s 18A process technology, the chips target thin-and-light laptops. Intel says the systems are designed to handle on-device gaming and artificial intelligence workloads while maintaining long battery … Read more
Global handheld smart camera shipments rose 83% in 2025 to 16.65 million units, generating more than RMB 46.1 billion in revenue, according to IDC. The figures suggest rapid expansion in a consumer imaging category that IDC defines as portable, handheld devices with onboard computing, stabilisation and at least 2K resolution. The segment includes action cameras, … Read more
Dell has introduced two new flagship laptops, the Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium, under a new Dell Premium naming structure. The two models sit at the top of Dell’s consumer laptop range and follow the design direction established by the XPS line. The company says the change is meant to make its portfolio … Read more
Samsung Electronics is expanding Galaxy AI with a broader set of integrated AI agents and plans to add Perplexity to upcoming flagship Galaxy devices. The move signals a shift in Samsung’s mobile strategy toward a “multi-agent” model. The idea is that users will switch between different AI tools depending on the task, rather than relying … Read more
Arendal Sound has announced the 1610 Series, a new high-end loudspeaker range aimed at listeners who want flagship-level performance in a smaller, more attainable package. Sitting just below the company’s top-tier lineup, the 1610 Series is designed around how people actually listen: at realistic distances, in normal-shaped rooms and across a mix of music and … Read more
Back in 2023, San Francisco audio brand Écoute made waves in the headphone world when it introduced the TH1, the world’s first over-ear headphones powered by a built-in vacuum tube preamp and dual-mono amplification. Funded via Kickstarter, the innovative cans caught the attention of enough audiophiles around the world, raising over $200,000 in its initial … Read more
Cambridge-based audio company Majority has launched a new line of soundbars and surround sound systems, hailed as its “most ambitious and comprehensive” to date. These new launches are designed for music fans as well as film lovers and gamers, and Majority says that the collection’s headliner, the Bowfell Halo Atmos, is “engineered to redefine what … Read more
Edifier is moving to reset its global product strategy as changing work and entertainment habits reshape the consumer audio market. The company says the convergence of work and leisure is redefining what consumers expect from everyday audio hardware. “We expect particularly strong interest in desktop speakers, active bookshelf speakers, and wireless headphones. Australia has a … Read more
Children’s technology brand myFirst has expanded its range of connected devices and updated its myFirst Circle family app, as the wider industry faces continued scrutiny over child safety and online habits. It is positioning the line-up as an alternative to giving children a general-purpose smartphone at an early age, pitching products that limit contacts, control … Read more