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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

2 days ago
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

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Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.
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Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

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Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.
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AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring

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AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.
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OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB

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OWC has doubled its ThunderBlade X12 portable Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD to 192TB, targeting filmmakers needing ultra-fast, on-set shuttle storage.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
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OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable

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OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.
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Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ

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Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
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NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar

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NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.
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Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED

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Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
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BLUETTI debuts charger 2: The industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub

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BLUETTI launches Charger 2 at CES 2026, a dual-input car and solar smart hub promising 13× faster off-grid charging for travellers.
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Dell unveils thinner XPS 14 & 16, XPS 13 to return

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Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
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Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Samsung’s 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
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Hands-on Review: Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Dell Pro 13 Premium packs AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power into a sleek, sub-1.1kg chassis that excels at office work and light gaming.
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Hands-on review: Yealink WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT wireless headset

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Yealink’s WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT headset delivers crisp calls, strong music performance and all-day comfort for busy open-plan offices.
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Kensington & espresso partner to boost security for portable monitors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Kensington teams up with espresso Displays to offer magnetic privacy screens for portable monitors, enhancing security for business travellers and mobile professionals.
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Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.
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RØDE launches compact Video S for creators at USD $499

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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RØDE launches the compact RØDECaster Video S for solo creators, combining audio and video production at USD $499, streamlining content creation workflows.
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Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.