Sony's WF-1000XM6 Are the Most Serious Challenge to AirPods Pro Yet
A new shape, sound quality that genuinely competes, and a handful of features that make this the most complete Sony earbud yet.
Gear
Everything worth carrying, wearing or using, tested and covered honestly. From everyday essentials to the latest drops, we break down what's genuinely good and skip the marketing fluff.
5 Audio Upgrades Worth Your Money This Season
From planar magnetic open-backs to open-ear buds that finally get loud enough, the audio gear actually worth the upgrade this season.
Buying an e-bike in 2026: Australia's new rules explained, state by state
Queensland and NSW have both tightened e-bike laws this year, with licences, seizure powers and a 250W limit on the way. Here is what the rules now say, and how to make sure the e-bike you buy is legal.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P adds a 3x telephoto camera to the pocket gimbal.
DJI's first dual-lens gimbal camera pairs a 1-inch main sensor with a new 60mm f/1.8 telephoto, 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K at 240fps. It is on sale in Australia from A$959.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Is the First Android Watch With a Built-In Dive Computer
Samsung's rugged Ultra2 gets a 5,000-nit screen, a bigger battery and Mares dive tracking, while the lighter Galaxy Watch9 starts at $649.
Insta360 X6 goes 8K with bigger sensors and AI editing
Insta360's new flagship 360 camera pairs dual 1/1.1-inch sensors with 8K50 video, a triple AI chip and automatic editing. It is on sale now in Australia from A$1,049.99.
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar land in Australia
Sonos has launched the Ace Ultra over-ear headphones and a 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos Beam Ultra soundbar, priced at A$699 and A$1,099, with shipping from 29 September 2026.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) bring spatial audio to the core range
Bose's refreshed QuietComfort Headphones gain TrueSpatial immersive audio, adaptive noise cancelling and lossless USB-C playback, with Australian pricing held at A$549.95.
Garmin fenix 9 and fenix 9 Pro bring brighter screens, satellite messaging and a titanium case
Garmin's flagship adventure watch moves to its ninth generation, with brighter AMOLED displays, 64GB of storage, faster maps and inReach satellite plus LTE on the Pro.
Coros Pace 4 Pro adds titanium, sapphire and offline maps for A$799
Coros has launched the Pace 4 Pro, a 43g running watch with a 3,500-nit AMOLED screen, titanium bezel, 32GB of offline maps and up to 60 hours of GPS. It sells for A$799 in Australia.
Suunto Run 2 is a 35g marathon watch with offline maps, from A$599
Suunto's new Run 2 weighs 35g, adds dual-band GPS, a brighter AMOLED screen and marathon-focused tools like Live Finish Prediction. It is on sale in Australia from A$599.
Dyson's CameraJet toothbrush, Nurovi robot vacuums and Airsmooth brush: Australian prices and dates
Dyson revealed a camera-equipped toothbrush, three Nurovi robot cleaners, new HushJet purifiers and two hair tools at its Unveiled 2026 event. Here is what is coming to Australia, when, and for how much.