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Apple Invites you to use Invites, a new invitation app that lets you invite people with Invites

Mobile Plans

Your Vodafone coverage just got a big boost in the arm today

Vodafone has more than doubled the coverage of its mobile network from 400,000 to 1,000,000 square kilometres, with the expanded network going live today.

Technology

It fills me with great sadness to write about Swann's new ActiveResponse Personal Safety Alarm

The compact Swann ActiveResponse alarm offers a portable solution to personal safety, with a combination of functions to help keep people safer.

Mobile Phones

Here are all the Samsung Galaxy S25 pre-order offers

If you can't wait to get your hands on Samsung's iterative smartphone update, here are the various pre-order offers available now.

Mobile Phones

Samsung puts all its weight on AI for the Galaxy S25 series

Samsung has announced its Galaxy S25 series, and while there are some minor hardware improvements, the majority of the upgrades in this year's model comes in the form of AI.

Kitchen Appliances

Ninja's new cold press juicer shouldn't clog with pulp

Ninja has launched its new cold-press juicer, the Ninja NEVERCLOG, which pushes pulp through a filter system to give the best juicing result.

Gaming

Nintendo unveils the Switch 2: backwards compatible, bigger screen, new Mario Kart

In a teaser video online, Nintendo officially confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 console coming this year. Here's what we know.

Drones

DJI's latest drone looks flipping great

DJI has unveiled the DJI Flip drone, a lightweight, foldable model with full propellor guards and 31 minutes of flight time.

Wearables

Samsung adds two larger Galaxy Ring sizes plus plans for Australian retail release

With two larger Galaxy Ring sizes and an update to Samsung Health for better sleep tracking, Samsung has kicked off its New Years Resolutions with a bang.

Kitchen Appliances

Hisense wants your fridge to plan your meals

Hisense announced its first Smart Hub Refrigerator, which leverages AI to help reduce food waste, offer personalised recipes and keep tabs on water and electricity usage.

Laptops

A quick run down of Acer's CES laptops

Acer has announced a range of new laptops this week, from portable CoPilot+ models to intense gaming rigs. Here's what's new.

Audio Visual

Hisense has a new 136-inch TV that's over 3.5 metres wide

At CES, Hisense unveiled its latest lineup of big screen TVs, including a monster set that's over 3.5 metres wide with a 136-inch panel. You may need a bigger house.

Audio Visual

LG has outlined its 2025 OLED evo TVs, and they are full of AI

The 2025 lineup of LG TVs will offer a big improvement to brightness, plus a range of AI features to improve picture, sound and personalisation.

Appliances

Samsung's loading screens into appliances to help with its AI ambitions

With its commitment to adding AI across its comprehensive product lineup, Samsung has announced it's launching more appliances with screens this year.

Mobile Phones

Set your alarm early on January 23 for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung will unveil the new Galaxy S25 series of phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose.

Home Security

Swann expands its MaxRanger home security lineup

Swann is building on the success of its original MaxRanger home security camera with four new models, including a Mini and Pro version.

Health

It's only a concept, but the Withings OMNIA looks like smart scales on steroids

Withings has revealed its conceptual OMNIA interactive personal health device at CES for comprehensive health management.

Technology

HMD OffGrid is a compact satellite communications device to help you stay connected everywhere

Launching in Australia next month, the HMD OffGrid is a brilliant solution for outdoor enthusiasts who need to stay connected.

Audio Visual

Pew pew! Hisense is betting big on lasers with its 2025 home cinema products

With new C2 and C2 Ultra 4K laser mini projectors and the L9Q Laser TV, Hisense is shooting for glory with its 2025 home entertainment lineup.

Audio Visual

As Samsung unveils its 2025 AV lineup, it's putting 'Vision AI' at the centre

With Samsung's Vision AI, you'll get the good and bad of AI in your home theatre, from live translation to AI slop artworks.

Monitors

The espresso 15 Pro could well be the perfect portable monitor

4K resolution, 550 nits of brightness and the new Stand+ makes it an ideal option for professional work on the go.

Vacuum Cleaners

Roborock has just announced a robot vacuum with a literal arm for moving your mess

The Saros Z70 comes with a foldable robotic arm designed to help clean obstructed areas.

Technology

Belkin's 2025 lineup is all about audio, power and creators with improved sustainability

A number of products this year will be made from 85-90% post-consumer recycled plastics.

Appliances

I really want LG's indoor gardening appliances

Could this help me not kill every indoor plant I own? If it can, I'm in.

Audio Visual

Samsung and Google created a new 3D audio standard to rival Dolby Atmos, and it's launching this year

Eclipsa Audio will launch on Samsung's 2025 TVs and soundbars, though only YouTube will support the standard at first.