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Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer PSB Speakers has launched a new iQ Series of all-in-one streaming speakers, as the battle for premium wireless audio systems heats up. The range launches with two models, the iQ1 and iQ2, both designed to deliver high-fidelity stereo sound without the need for a traditional amplifier, streamer and speaker stack.

Skip to content Categories Categories Recent Posts Bang & Olufsen Revives Vintage Turntable In Exclusive Beosystem 3000c Release Australian Distributor Audio Active to Launch World’s First 8K-Certified Movie Player REVIEW: AI, Art And Anti-Glare Make Samsung’s 2026 OLED TV Range More Than Just Another Premium Screen

Bang & Olufsen has introduced a new limited-edition audio package that blends one of its classic turntable designs with modern wireless speaker technology, creating a system aimed at vinyl enthusiasts who want contemporary streaming features alongside analogue playback. Called the Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition, the setup combines a restored Beogram 3000 Series turntable with a pair of Beolab 8 speakers.

Melbourne-based Audio Active is set to bring the Kaleidescape Strato K to Australia, marking what the company says is a landmark moment for high-end home cinema, as the device becomes the world’s first movie player to receive certification from the 8K Association.

German brand Sonoro has expanded its premium hi-fi speaker range in Australia with the Orchestra Gen 2 and Orchestra Slim Gen 2 bookshelf speakers, designed for buyers who want serious sound without floorstanding bulk.

Samsung’s 2026 OLED TV range is impressive, but I went in sceptical about one of its headline tricks: AI on the TV. The pitch is simple enough. Rather than reaching for your phone mid-movie to check what else an actor has been in, ask the TV – or ask it just about anything else for that matter. Instead of doomscrolling during a show, Samsung’s Vision AI Companion can surface recommendations, context and settings suggestions on screen while the program keeps playing.

Ninja has expanded its home coffee range with the Luxe Café MINI Plus, a more compact version of its premium bean-to-cup coffee machine. Designed for kitchens where bench space is limited, the new model occupies around 30 per cent less space than the larger Luxe Café Pro while retaining many of the same capabilities. Rather than focusing solely on espresso, the machine combines several functions into a single appliance.

Beats appears to be preparing another over-ear headphone launch, with footballer and Beats ambassador Lamine Yamal seen wearing an unreleased pair on Instagram. The brand has often used celebrity sightings to preview new products before formal announcements, making the appearance notable. The headphones shown in the image appear in a bright pink finish, suggesting Beats may be planning a wider colour range.

Skip to content Lenovo has started selling its new ThinkTab X11, a rugged Android tablet aimed at business users but carrying one feature that will appeal well beyond the enterprise market: a removable battery. The ThinkTab X11, first shown at Mobile World Congress 2026, is now available in the US from US$499 for the 128GB model, with a 256GB version priced at US$579.

Skip to content Audio-Technica has launched a limited-edition pair of headphones that take their design cues from classic electric guitars. The new ATH-WP900SE headphones have been developed in collaboration with Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen, best known for its work producing instruments for major global guitar brands. The standout feature is a three-tone sunburst lacquer finish, a design strongly associated with vintage electric guitars.