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Rogers Returns To Oz With New Distribution

Jack Gramenz August 21, 2019 No Comments

British hi-fi brand Rogers has returned to Australia with a new distributor and a reissue of an iconic pair of the company’s speakers. Melbourne-based Audio Magic now distributes the Rogers…

Brands Selling Alexa Connected Home & Google Voice Speakers Could Soon Face Problems

David Richards August 20, 2019 No Comments

Brands marketing smart speakers and voice activated connected home gear along with retailers who sell them could be forced to warn consumers that they are buying a “horrifying time bomb…

Q Acoustics Concept 300 Speakers Hit Aus

Jack Gramenz August 19, 2019 No Comments

Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 loudspeakers have arrived in Australia, promising a “a step-change in loudspeaker design and a redefinition of what is possible” at its price point. The Concept 300…

Ikea To Sell SmartHouse Tech As Sonos Deal Delivers Limited Growth

David Richards August 19, 2019 No Comments

Ikea is jumping into the SmartHouse market with the launch of a brand new connected home division. The Company who is tight lipped about how well their Sonos Ikea’s Symfonisk…

Xiaomi Mi9T Released Online, Could Hit Retail

Jack Gramenz August 19, 2019 No Comments

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has started selling its premium-mid tier Mi9T smartphone in Australia amid rumours the company could soon have a bricks-and-mortar retail presence. The Mi9T is a 6.39-inch…

Sonos Portable Speaker Leaked Ahead Of IFA

Jack Gramenz August 19, 2019 No Comments

More details have emerged about Sonos’ rumoured portable Bluetooth speaker expected to be unveiled at IFA next month, including its predicted name. The Sonos Move will be the networked audio…

IKEA Ramp Up Smart Home Business

Roma Christian August 19, 2019 No Comments

Swedish furniture and homewares designer, IKEA, has thrown down the gauntlet against CE retailers, by establishing a dedicated ‘Home Smart’ business unit, just months after its collaboration with Sonos. Announced…

McIntosh Add DA2 Module To New Tube Pre-Amp

Jack Gramenz August 16, 2019 No Comments

High end audio equipment maker McIntosh has continued its modular components push with a new tube pre-amplifier to feature its upgradeable digital audio module. The upcoming C2700 ($15,495) stereo vacuum…

Researchers Warn Of Hackers Weaponising Speakers

Jack Gramenz August 15, 2019 No Comments

Smart speakers and Bluetooth headphones could become auditory weapons used by hackers to inflict hearing and even psychological damage on their unwitting victims. PWC UK cybersecurity research lead Matt Wixey…

Nuheara Shares Up 18% On NDIS Partnership

Jack Gramenz August 14, 2019 No Comments

Perth based assistive listening company Nuheara has received approval to become a registered provider to the National Disability Insurance Scheme following preliminary study results showing its products could help Autistic…