Joe Gallop

JBL is challenging Sonos and other established whole-home audio brands with Cove, a new range of Wi-Fi speakers designed for music, home theatre and multi-room listening.

Sony has expanded its ULT Power Sound range with three new party speakers, led by a flagship model capable of delivering up to 2,150W of output. All three speakers are coming soon to JB Hi-Fi.

Sonos has unveiled its Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones in Australia, alongside the Sonos 27 operating system designed to make its products more intelligent and closely connected.

HTC is stepping into Australia's AI smart glasses market, taking on rival products including Meta's Ray-Ban glasses with a design that places greater emphasis on privacy and transparent recording.

Michi is expanding its Prestige Series in Australia with the launch of the P430 preamplifier and S430 stereo power amplifier, offering buyers a dedicated separates alternative to the existing X430 integrated amplifier.

Marantz has unveiled the MCR 60n, a compact all-in-one hi-fi system combining CD playback, high-resolution streaming, television and turntable connectivity.

Canadian audio brand Kanto has launched its Tuk Grand and second-generation Tuk powered speakers, introducing upgraded drivers, larger cabinets and expanded connectivity.

UGREEN has entered the AI-powered smart home market with HomeAgent, a local-first ecosystem designed to process footage, store household data and control connected devices without relying heavily on cloud services.

Apple has mocked Samsung's foldable smartphones while promoting its new iPhone Duo, but the US technology giant is heavily reliant on its South Korean rival for the components that make the A$3,950 device possible.

Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold, a compact book-style foldable with a 6,000mAh battery, 200MP camera and the company's new in-house processor.