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Older adults and GLP-1 users can now buy bundled connected devices for tracking vitals and medication routines at home.
Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.
Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.
Active noise cancellation now reaches Apple's entry-level earbuds, but fit, battery life and open design still limit their appeal.
Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.
The move could let clients blend Euromonitor research with their own data inside AI tools, speeding decisions and widening use beyond the portal.
Shoppers in Britain and Ireland will now be able to compare roller mopping systems in person as demand for robot cleaners rises.
Many New Zealanders could be sitting on valuable handsets, with Spark saying 70% of households have at least one unused mobile phone.
Shoppers can buy Logitech's holiday range from AUD $99.95 to AUD $1,499.95, spanning work, gaming and audio gifts across its portfolio.
The launch broadens Ai+ Smartphone's line-up ahead of Diwali, with devices priced from INR 9,999 to INR 24,999 for budget buyers and students.
The seasonal boost has made 75-inch-plus sets a bigger profit driver, with Samsung Australia reporting a 20% lift in TV sales before last year's finals weekend.
The honours highlight growing pressure on peripheral makers to win buyers with ergonomics, durability and repairable design, not just features.
Record UK fuel prices are pushing up fulfilment and delivery costs for online sellers, squeezing margins and threatening demand.
Consumers are still being hit by hefty card surcharges as retailers say lower interchange fees are hard to track and not yet filtering through.
The showcase underlines fierce competition in Singapore's premium appliance market as LG pushes connected, built-in kitchens for home renovators.
The new appliance targets mixed household spills and stains, as rivals race to win buyers wanting fewer single-purpose cleaners at home.
Australian gamers and streamers can now buy Viture's lighter XR glasses and dock, with prices starting at AUD $179 in major retailers.
Customer support will become a bigger selling point as the brand adds more than 200 Indian service sites and launches a new assistance app.
The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
Longer evenings can leave living rooms brighter and increase glare, prompting households to check TV settings before daylight saving starts.