Joe Gallop

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | Joe Gallop

Sonance-owned US audio brand James Loudspeaker has added a new high-performance model to its Small Aperture Series of architectural speakers. The newly launched SA68, now available in Australia, brings notable acoustic and design upgrades while maintaining the compact, discreet form factor the range is known for. The SA68 is designed for installations where sound quality and visual subtlety are both priorities.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | Joe Gallop

Apple-owned audio brand Beats has stepped into the charging accessory market with the launch of its first cable lineup, Beats Cables. The launch includes a new range of reinforced charging cables, available in multiple colours and configurations. The new lineup is available now via Apple.com in a choice of USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning configurations.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | Joe Gallop

Skullcandy has launched its most advanced true wireless earbuds to date, the Method 360 ANC, developed in collaboration with Bose. The new earbuds feature active noise cancelling and premium sound performance using Bose’s licensed audio technology. Skullcandy is positioning the Method 360 ANC as a high-quality option for users seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and style at an accessible price point. The earbuds will retail in Australia for A$189.99.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | Joe Gallop

Google has announced it will begin redirecting all country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), such as google.com.au, to its primary domain, google.com. The change aims to streamline the search experience and is set to roll out gradually over the coming months.​Despite the update, Google says users will continue to receive localised search results relevant to Australia.

1 week ago | channelnews.com.au | Joe Gallop

Apple has reclaimed the global smartphone top spot after ramping up iPhone shipments by 10% in Q1 in a move aimed at dodging looming tariffs from the US government. According to figures from IDC, Apple shipped 57.9 million iPhones globally from January to March, up from 52.6 million in the same quarter last year. But rather than a sudden spike in consumer demand, industry analysts say the boost was driven by Apple stockpiling ahead of US trade tariffs on Chinese-made goods.