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Han Jong-Hee, chief executive officer and vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas.

Australia’s big TV obsession is real. Here’s what’s coming in 2025

The likes of Samsung and LG are responding to Australia’s love of big TVs, announcing their largest models ever. Meet the new TVs coming this year.

  • David Swan

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump. It would be an understatement to say there is no precedent for such a relationship between America’s president and the world’s richest man.

The world’s largest tech show offers a glimpse of the Trump-Musk era

Deep underground at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, it’s easy to be impressed with Elon Musk’s vision for the future. Above ground is a different story.

  • David Swan
The Roomba can mostly be left to its own devices, but you will not forget it’s there.

This robot vacuum is more autonomous, but you still need to check its work

iRobot’s latest fills a long-standing gap in the Roomba lineup with its automated mop-pad washing and drying.

  • Tim Biggs
The Edge 50 Neo.

Black Friday tech: Ten of our favourite gadgets on sale

From phones to televisions, here are 10 tested and recommended devices with significantly reduced price tags to look out for in Black Friday sales.

  • Tim Biggs
Gift guide

From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed, or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

  • Tim Biggs and David Swan
Apple’s current phones can act somewhat like a smart display when charging in landscape mode.

Apple’s next device might make your home a lot smarter

The long-rumoured Apple smart display has reportedly started to take shape – and it could be a lot different to sticking an iPad on your wall.

  • Tim Biggs
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Robo dog vacuum.

Dyson invents domestic dog robot to do all your chores

The handy housekeeper can be used to clean a home or a commercial environment such as a hotel.

  • Joe Pinkstone
ring

The 24/7 activity tracker you’ll forget is there

Though it’s pricey as a smartwatch, the Galaxy Ring could be a sign of sleep and fitness tracking to come.

  • Tim Biggs
Magnetic latches make moving a GoPro between mounts, or keeping it from being stolen, much easier.

GoPro is now a camera for movies and social, not just action

With smart swappable lenses, automated settings, magnetic latches and new modes, the Hero 13 Black is suited for more than extreme sports.

  • Tim Biggs
Apple maintained its position as the nation’s top smartphone maker, selling 1.75 million iPhones, but Android smartphone sales grew 12 per cent, outpacing iPhone’s growth.

AI hype, 3G shutdown drive bumper smartphone sales

Australians are back buying new smartphones, with the new iPhone facing stiffer competition from AI-enabled Android rivals.

  • David Swan

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