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BREAKING NEWS: Bluesfest Cancelled Weeks Before Opening, Fans and Artists Left in Limbo

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest has been abruptly cancelled less than three weeks before it was due to begin, leaving thousands of ticket holders, artists and local businesses facing uncertainty and…

Wired Headphones Make a Comeback as Consumers Turn Off Bluetooth Audio

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

Amid widespread pessimism about the retail sector, one category is quietly surging back to life: wired headphones. New market data shows a sharp resurgence in demand for traditional cabled audio,…

Emotiva Targets Modern Two-Channel Systems With New BasX TA2+ Stereo Receiver

Joe Gallop March 13, 2026 No Comments

US audio manufacturer Emotiva has unveiled the BasX TA2+, a new stereo receiver designed to anchor modern two-channel hi-fi systems while maintaining the simplicity of traditional receivers. The company says…

Hisense Launches 2026 ULED MiniLED TV Range With 165Hz Refresh Rate and Dolby Atmos

Joe Gallop March 13, 2026 No Comments

Hisense has unveiled its 2026 ULED MiniLED television lineup, introducing new U6 and U7 Series models aimed at delivering large-screen performance and premium features at more accessible prices. The new…

Philips Unveils Baristina Bar Pro 500 Coffee Machine With Rapid Cold Brew Technology

April Ossington March 13, 2026 No Comments

Philips has introduced a new fully automatic coffee machine called the Baristina Bar Pro 500, expanding its home coffee appliance line-up. The model has launched in China and is currently…

Google Introduces Game Trials And Cross-Platform Purchases For Play Games

April Ossington March 13, 2026 No Comments

Google has unveiled a series of new features for Google Play Games that aim to make it easier for players to discover and access paid titles across mobile devices and…

OLED MacBook Air May Not Arrive Until 2028

April Ossington March 13, 2026 No Comments

Apple’s lightweight MacBook Air may remain without an OLED display for several more years, with new supply-chain reports suggesting the company is prioritising its higher-end MacBook Pro models for the…

Android Set for Speed Boost as Google Rolls Out New Kernel Optimisation

Joe Gallop March 13, 2026 No Comments

Google is rolling out a behind-the-scenes change to Android that could make future smartphones feel faster and more responsive, without requiring new hardware. The company has introduced a new optimisation…

PC Gaming Revenue Set To Overtake Consoles By 2028

Joe Gallop March 13, 2026 No Comments

PC gaming revenue is expected to surpass console revenue by 2028, according to new industry forecasts from games market analytics firm Newzoo. It marks the first time in roughly 15…

LG Faces Mounting Pressure as TV Rivals Ignite New Technology War Ahead Of New TV Range Launch

David Richards March 13, 2026 No Comments

LG Electronics is preparing to unveil a new television lineup in Australia next week, but the launch comes as the South Korean electronics giant faces intensifying pressure from rivals and…