Here's your daily tech news roundup for October 1, 2025:
Welcome to today’s tech news roundup, where we sift through the latest and greatest stories from around the web, spotlighting the excellent reporting of our fellow journalists. From Google’s exciting new home devices to Amazon’s latest updates, there's a lot to unpack! Daniel Tyson from EFTM reveals how Google is enhancing our smart homes with its Gemini-first devices, while Trevor Long also from EFTM shares the latest on Amazon's revamped product lineup and prices right here in Australia.
In addition, Scott Plowman from EFTM introduces us to the new Powerbeats Fit, designed to elevate your fitness experience. Meanwhile, Chris Button and Valens Quinn from Gadget Guy dive into the latest in smart speakers and security technology. And for those considering a budget-friendly smartphone, Phil Tann from Image Matrix Tech offers insights on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, proving that you don’t have to compromise on quality. Let’s dive into these stories and more!
EFTM
Google announces new Gemini-first home devices including Nest Cameras, Google Home speaker & improvements to Home app
By Daniel Tyson • 6:05 PM
Google has announced an updated range of Nest devices overnight, including new cameras, doorbell and a new Google Home speaker. The announcement also includes a new Google Home app which has been redesigned to support Gemini, as well as launching Google Home Premium, an update to the Nest Aware video backup service. Nest Cameras There […]
Beats unveil the evolution of their fitness earbuds with the new Powerbeats Fit
By Scott Plowman • 5:50 AM
Beats has today introduced the Powerbeats Fit, the next generation of the Beats Fit Pro earbuds, designed for greater durability, improved comfort and an IPX4 rating for the heaviest of workouts. The new Powerbeats Fit features new wingtips for a more secure fit, which tuck into the ear for not only stability but also improved […]
Amazon updates Echo, Ring, Fire TV and Blink product lineup – we’ve got the Australian prices
By Trevor Long • 4:23 PM
Amazon’s devices team have had a busy evening, launching updates across pretty much their entire product lineup with all-new Echo devices for Alexa smart home integration, a staggering six new Ring devices, an expansion to their Blink security camera range and an entry level Fire TV stick. Frankly, Amazon could have announced new Echo devices […]
Gadget Guy
Cheaper 4K Fire TV Stick cuts a few corners to save money
By Chris Button • 12:46 AM
Only slightly cheaper than Amazon's other models, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select misses out on some features, including Dolby Atmos and Vision.
Echo Dot Max is Amazon’s more powerful petite smart speaker
By Valens Quinn • 12:17 AM
Adding more oomph into a small speaker, the Echo Dot Max joins a new range of Studio and Show smart devices from Amazon.
Amazon’s sub-$100 security camera now records clearer footage
By Chris Button • 11:23 PM
Amazon's budget-friendly security brand records clearer footage with the Blink Mini 2K+, while its sub-$100 video doorbell launches locally.
Image Matrix Tech
REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE – Where Budget Doesn’t Mean Massive Compromise
By PHIL TANN - SENIOR JOURNALIST • 6:00 PM
The “FE,” or “Fan Edition,” series has been a long-standing and popular offering from Samsung, designed to bring the most-loved features of their flagship Galaxy S phones to a more accessible price point. Historically, these phones have been well-received for striking a near-perfect balance between premium features and affordability. They’ve consistently delivered on key aspects […]
Amazon Brings Smartest-Ever Devices to Australia
By PHIL TANN - SENIOR JOURNALIST • 2:02 AM
Overnight, Amazon has unveiled its brightest and smartest device lineup to date, integrating next-generation AI and stunning hardware across its Echo, Ring, Blink, and Fire TV families. These cutting-edge products, promising more intelligent and personalised home experiences, are now headed for release across Australia, with local pricing confirmed. CRYSTAL CLEAR, 4K HOME SECURITY Home security […]
Pickr
Amazon adds more oomph to the Echo Dot, Studio
By Leigh :) Stark • 6:37 PM
Amazon's compact Dot speaker is getting an upgrade, while its big Studio speaker is being resized and reshaped. The story Amazon adds more oomph to the Echo Dot, Studio appeared first on Pickr, written by Leigh :) Stark.
Xiaomi launches locally with Leica inside
By Leigh :) Stark • 7:48 PM
There's one more major mobile for 2025, as a big brand from China makes an official entrance in Australia. The story Xiaomi launches locally with Leica inside appeared first on Pickr, written by Leigh :) Stark.
Tech Guide
Amazon unveils impressive new range of Ring, Echo, Blink and Fire TV products
By Stephen Fenech • 8:02 PM
Amazon has unveiled updates across the entire range of Ring, Blink, Echo and Fire TV devices which are all boosted by AI and offer seamless connectivity across your entire home. RING The new Ring products include the first 4K cameras featuring Retinal Vision which combines advanced sensors with AI to capture sharper and clearer video. [...]
TechAU
Sora 2 foundational video model released, an impressive leap forward to the uncanny valley
By Jason Cartwright • 8:59 AM
Today, OpenAI launched Sora 2. The latest generative AI text-to-video model comes after the first launch of Sora back in February 2024, before finally being released at scale in December 2024 just under a year ago. Sora 2’s performance is seriously impressive, showing a significant leap forward in realism. The videos produced with Sora 2 […]
This news roundup captures the most interesting tidbits from around the Australian tech news beat today.
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