Consumer tech stories - Page 13

The OPPO Watch X2 smartwatch offers robust design, impressive health features, and up to 16 days' battery life, perfect for style and function on the move.

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

The Oclean X Pro Digital is a sonic electric toothbrush with a touchscreen and app, scoring your brushing to improve dental hygiene for all ages.

JBL's Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker blends durability, eco-friendly design, and impressive sound for just NZD $229.95, ideal for outdoor music lovers.

Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.

LG Electronics' NZ business posted a 29.4% rise in profit before tax to $38.5 million in 2024, despite rising operational costs and higher expenses.

OPPO launches durable A5 Series smartphones in New Zealand, featuring long battery life, IP65/IP69 ratings, and prices from NZD $229 to $499.

JBL's Tune Beam 2 wireless earphones offer superb sound, comfort and up to 48 hours battery life, all for under NZD $170.

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.

Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

The JBL Flip 7 speaker delivers impressive sound clarity and bass in a compact, eco-friendly design, priced at $199.95 with up to 16 hours of playtime.

Liftoff launches AppRefinery, an AI-powered platform offering developers deep insights into over 20 app categories to boost user engagement and growth.

Logitech launches Flip Folio, a keyboard case for iPad Pro and Air, featuring a magnetically stowed Bluetooth keyboard and eco-friendly materials, priced from $169.99.

The Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD offers blazing data transfer speeds up to 14,700 MB/s, ideal for gamers and creative professionals.

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.

The EPOS Impact 1000 headset impresses with premium design, adaptive noise cancelling, long battery life and seamless multi-device connectivity for home working.

The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 headphones offer excellent call quality and comfort, making them ideal for hybrid workers needing reliable professional audio.

LG launches 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor Swing in Australia, featuring touchscreen, rolling stand, webOS, and versatile use from July 2025.