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Logitech G Expands G3 Gaming Lineup

Logitech G has expanded its affordable G3 Series gaming range with the launch of the G305 X SUPERLIGHT wireless gaming mouse and G316 X 98 mechanical gaming keyboard.
The G305 X SUPERLIGHT features Logitech’s HERO 44K sensor, support for up to 8 kHz polling rates, a lightweight 59g design and more than 130 hours of battery life. The company said the mouse is designed to bring esports-inspired performance to everyday gamers.
The G316 X 98 keyboard offers an 8 kHz polling rate, hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB lighting and a gasket-mounted design aimed at delivering a premium typing experience. It also includes a dot-matrix LED display and control dial for quick adjustments.
“By fusing elite precision, like our sub-micron HERO 44K sensor and 8 kHz report rates, with high-end heritage design, we are enabling everyday gamers the ability to level up their gaming experience at an approachable price tag,” said Arnaud Perret-Gentil, Head of Product PC Gaming and Creators at Logitech G.
The G305 X SUPERLIGHT will be available from June 30 for $149.95, while the G316 X 98 keyboard will retail for $199. Both products join the existing G325 X gaming headset as part of Logitech G’s growing G3 Series ecosystem.

Ring Intercom Arrives in Australia

Ring has launched its Ring Intercom in Australia, giving apartment residents the ability to see, speak to and grant building access to visitors remotely using the Ring app.
The launch follows new research showing 79 per cent of apartment dwellers find it stressful waiting for deliveries when they are not home, while 89 per cent would value being able to let delivery drivers into their building remotely.
Designed for renters and apartment owners, Ring Intercom can be installed without drilling or structural changes and allows users to verify visitors through live video and two-way talk before remotely unlocking a building entrance. The device also includes preset quick replies for deliveries and visitors.
According to Amazon research, 76 per cent of apartment residents missed at least one parcel in their last 10 deliveries, while 58 per cent adjusted their workday or stayed home to receive a package.
Ring Intercom is available now from Amazon Australia for $189.

Dreame Hits Milestone

Dreame Technology has surpassed 10 million cumulative wet and dry vacuum shipments worldwide, marking a major milestone in the company’s global expansion and smart floor-care business.

Dreame Technology has surpassed 10 million cumulative wet and dry vacuum shipments worldwide, marking a major milestone for the smart home appliance manufacturer.
The company said the achievement reflects strong global demand for its intelligent floor-care products, with Dreame now serving more than 42 million households worldwide. According to Frost & Sullivan, Dreame’s wet and dry vacuum range ranks No. 1 by market share across 17 countries and regions.
Since launching its first wet and dry vacuum in 2021, Dreame has expanded its product portfolio with technologies including AI robotic arms, steam washing and hot-water washing systems. As of March 2026, the company had filed more than 1,800 patent applications globally, with 656 patents granted.
Dreame said its self-built intelligent manufacturing facility, established in 2023, has helped boost production efficiency and support growing global demand, with annual production capacity exceeding 3.5 million units in 2024.

Adobe, Disney Team Up

Adobe and Walt Disney Imagineering have announced a collaboration to bring Adobe Firefly Foundry’s generative AI capabilities into Disney’s theme park design and development process.
The partnership will enable Disney Imagineers to use customised AI models trained on proprietary Disney assets to accelerate concept creation, visualisation and world-building for future attractions and experiences. The tools will support workflows ranging from sketch-to-image concept generation and franchise-specific artwork creation to transforming 2D designs into detailed 3D prototypes.
“Storytelling is in Disney’s DNA. Empowering creators with the latest AI innovations is in ours,” said Hannah Elsakr, vice president, GenAI New Business Ventures at Adobe.
Adobe said the custom models will be built using licensed and proprietary Disney content, helping ensure brand consistency while reducing the time required to move from initial concepts to production-ready designs across Disney parks, hotels and cruise experiences.

Google Speaker Gets Gemini

Google’s new Gemini-powered Home Speaker is designed to deliver natural AI conversations, immersive 360-degree audio and seamless smart home integration.

Google has unveiled its new Google Home Speaker, the first audio device built with Gemini, marking a major step forward for AI-powered smart home technology.
Available for pre-order from June 17 and launching in Australia on June 25 for $199, the speaker allows users to have more natural conversations, ask complex questions and interact with a voice assistant without relying on specific command phrases.
The Google Home Speaker features 360-degree sound and can be paired with Google TV Streamer devices to create a surround-sound home theatre experience. It is available in Hazel and Porcelain finishes and is wrapped in a custom 3D-knit textile made with sustainability in mind.
The device is available for pre-order through the Google Store, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

Adobe Brings AI Across Creative Suite

Perth, June 17: Adobe has unveiled a suite of new AI-powered tools designed to help marketers and creators manage everything from brand visibility and advertising campaigns to content creation and production workflows.
The updates centre on major expansions to Adobe’s Firefly and GenStudio platforms, alongside the launch of Adobe Brand Visibility, a new tool that helps businesses track and improve how they appear across AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI.
For marketers, Adobe Brand Visibility provides insights into how brands are being referenced by AI assistants, drawing on a database of nearly 300 million real-world AI search prompts. The platform also offers competitive benchmarking, content recommendations and performance measurement tools designed to improve visibility across AI-driven discovery channels.
Adobe has also introduced GenStudio for Commerce Media Networks, a new platform that enables retailers and brands to quickly create advertising campaigns using AI-generated creative assets built from existing product listings and website content. New features include AI-powered audience simulations, automated content workflows and enhanced campaign performance analytics.
For creators, Adobe is rolling out AI assistants across applications including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Frame.io. The assistants allow users to describe a desired outcome in natural language while Adobe’s AI handles repetitive production tasks such as organising assets, editing video clips, resizing content and updating layouts.
The company is also expanding Firefly into a more comprehensive creative AI studio with new tools for generating brand kits, storyboards, product videos and collaborative workflows. Adobe says the platform is designed to help creators move from idea to finished content without switching between multiple applications.
In a move that extends Adobe’s reach beyond its own ecosystem, the company is integrating its creative tools with AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini and Slack, allowing users to access Adobe-powered creative workflows from within the tools they already use.

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