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Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Wearables

Australians buy more premium smartphones, Telsyte says

Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia for AUD $249

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds3 FE in Australia at AUD $249, featuring Active Noise Cancellation, Galaxy AI integration, and up to 30 hours battery life.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Earbuds stories

Cycling

INIU Outdoor launches rugged 10000 power bank for trips

Outdoor users get a compact charger with IP67 protection, drop resistance and two USB-C ports, priced at USD $54.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Headphones

Hands-on review: Apple AirPods 5 make ANC more affordable

Active noise cancellation now reaches Apple's entry-level earbuds, but fit, battery life and open design still limit their appeal.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week

Headphones

Hands-on review: AirFly Pro 2

It lets older audio gear and game controllers stream sound to Bluetooth earbuds, with up to 25 hours' battery life.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • This month

Wearables

Wearables set for USD $1 trillion revenue boom by 2032

Higher-priced smartwatches and earbuds are expected to drive more than USD $1 trillion in wearables revenue by 2032, Counterpoint says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Headphones

Hands-on review: OPPO Enco Clip2 Open Earbuds

Clip-on earphones from OPPO are impressing testers with secure comfort, strong bass and 40 hours of battery life, despite the NZD $399 price.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Gaming

Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Wave Beam 2 (True Wireless Earbuds)

JBL Wave Beam 2 earphones offer Active Noise Cancelling, 40 hours playback, and IP54 rating, all for under NZD $90 - a top budget pick for sound and features.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds

JBL's new Tour Pro 3 earbuds offer a unique touchscreen charging case that enhances user control, but at a high price of NZD $429.95, are they worth it?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025