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Mouser warns on heatwave risks to phones & chargers

Prolonged sun exposure can overheat lithium-ion batteries, causing shutdowns, damage and, in rare cases, a fire hazard for holidaymakers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Partner Programmes

European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales

Higher average selling prices are offsetting weaker demand, lifting European notebook revenues 12% in early Q2 despite falling unit sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Wearables

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops

The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

NZD

GoPro opens Mission 1 pre-orders in Australia & NZ

Australian and New Zealand buyers can now pre-order GoPro's cinema-style MISSION 1 range, priced from AUD $949.95 ahead of retail sales on 29 May.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches comfy MK880 keyboard & mouse combo

Long hours at a desk are the target as a cushioned keyboard and silent mouse aim to ease strain and noise for hybrid workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • 5 days ago

Smart Cities

Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador

The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Internet of Things

Reolink marks 17 years with up to 54% off security gear

Homeowners can save up to 54% on cameras and bundled kits as Reolink's anniversary sale targets wired, wireless and off-grid monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Samsung

Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide

Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Ayla launches video platform for smart home brands

Smart home makers can now add cameras and doorbells more quickly as Ayla bundles cloud recording, billing and app support into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Personalisation

Google adds Gemini-powered ads to AI search results

Advertisers stand to gain new placements as Google pushes sponsored content into conversational search and AI-generated shopping advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fleet Management

Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work

Hybrid workers are the target as the new range adds quieter mice and keyboards with cushioned support for long desk days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Gaming

Laser expands retro electronics range as sales triple

Sales of retro gadgets have tripled as Australians seek screen-free alternatives, prompting new products from cassette boomboxes to gaming projectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago