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Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030
Data Protection

Agentic AI-facilitated spending to hit USD $3.35tn by 2030

Household budgets are set to be reshaped as AI agents steer purchases worth USD $3.35tn by 2030, WARC and PHD say.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech cuts Scope 3 emissions 33% in FY26 report
Supply Chain

Logitech cuts Scope 3 emissions 33% in FY26 report

Customers can now see carbon data for all target Logitech products as the company reports a 33% cut in Scope 3 emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief
Digital Transformation

Havas Red wins ECOVACS Australia and New Zealand brief

The smart home robotics brand is seeking to lift awareness in Australia and New Zealand as Havas Red takes on PR, social and influencer work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ
Smart Home

AVOZ becomes SIM2 representative in Australia & NZ

Buyers in Australia and New Zealand will now have a lower entry point for SIM2 projectors, starting at AUD $19,999, as AVOZ expands its reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
LG beats 2030 emissions target in 2025 sustainability report
Supply Chain

LG beats 2030 emissions target in 2025 sustainability report

Energy use and waste recovery are ahead of schedule, with LG cutting operational emissions below its 2030 goal and lifting recycling to 97.3 per cent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore tops unmanaged e-waste rankings, study says
Data centers

Singapore tops unmanaged e-waste rankings, study says

Residents in Singapore generate 20.3kg of unmanaged e-waste a year each, as the city-state records no documented recycling, the study found.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide
Smart Home

Dreame wet & dry vacuum patents pass 2,000 worldwide

The milestone signals Dreame's growing push to defend design features in a competitive floor-cleaning market after shipments topped 10 million units.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1
Semiconductors

Semtech launches 48V USB-C protection device for PD 3.1

Higher power USB-C designs face greater risk of damage from surges, with the new part aimed at laptops, docks and industrial gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge
eCommerce

UK eCommerce parcel volumes flat as electronics surge

Electronics and DIY orders helped offset falls in fashion and food, leaving UK eCommerce parcel growth almost unchanged in Q2.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Logitech Father's Day guide spans work & gaming gear
Gaming

Logitech Father's Day guide spans work & gaming gear

Remote workers and gamers are the target as Logitech's Father's Day guide spans portable office tools to AUD $1,199.95 sim racing gear.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI drives semiconductor equipment sales to USD $229.5bn
Edge Computing

AI drives semiconductor equipment sales to USD $229.5bn

Spending on chipmaking kit is set to climb as AI, advanced memory and packaging push manufacturers to expand capacity worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Amazfit launches Australian online store with new wearables
Wearables

Amazfit launches Australian online store with new wearables

Australian shoppers can now buy Amazfit wearables directly, as the brand targets a crowded market with lower-priced health and training tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Plaud lands Best Buy stores push for AI note devices
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud lands Best Buy stores push for AI note devices

The rollout could help Plaud win buyers who want to test wearable AI note devices before buying, as it moves beyond online sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand
Semiconductors

TSMC adds USD $100 billion Arizona spend on AI demand

The chipmaker is boosting US investment as AI demand strains advanced capacity and pushes full-year spending higher.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Last month
Reolink launches Video Doorbell 2nd Gen in Australia
Surveillance

Reolink launches Video Doorbell 2nd Gen in Australia

Australian households worried about parcel theft can buy a battery doorbell camera that lasts up to 10 months without a subscription.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
TuneIn extends reach via Bragi headphone partnership
Wearables

TuneIn extends reach via Bragi headphone partnership

More than 20 million headphone users will gain access to live radio, sports and podcasts as TuneIn expands onto Bragi's platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month