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Australian Sites Caught Up In Verkada Cameras Hack

Computer Daily News March 12, 2021 No Comments

Australian childcare centres, schools and aged care residential facilities have been caught up in the hack of a US security camera company that has thousands of global users. Hackers have…

New Swann Security Kit Hailed At CES Awards

Jake Nelson January 11, 2021 No Comments

Swann’s new 4K NVR Enforcer home security kit, featuring patent-pending flashing red and blue lights, has been lauded with a CES 2021 Innovation Award. The kit includes an eight-channel NVR…

Can Robot Vac Cleaners Spy On You?

Jake Nelson November 19, 2020 No Comments

A new security flaw has been found in robot vacuums, with researchers warning their laser-based navigation systems could be hacked to record private conversations. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s…

RECALL: Ring Video Doorbells Catching Fire

Jake Nelson November 12, 2020 No Comments

Amazon has recalled tens of thousands of Ring video doorbells, warning that incorrect installation can cause them to catch fire. The second-generation doorbells, model number 5UM5E5, risk overheating when the wrong…

Smart Sensors To Make Homes Safer For Older Aussies: CSIRO

Computer Daily News November 11, 2020 No Comments

SYDNEY: Older Australians living independently at home will soon be able to automatically send real-time data to their healthcare providers, according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Organisation, better known…

Netgear Confirm Next-Gen WiFi 6 Gaming Router Coming November

Roma Christian October 27, 2020 No Comments

Netgear has confirmed its next-generation Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 WiFi 6 router will land in Australia in late November, initially available through JB Hi-Fi for RRP $549. The product claims…

Samsung Release New Smart Washer & Dryer Range

Roma Christian October 22, 2020 No Comments

Samsung has released its new smart washing machine and dryer range in Australia, with the Wi-Fi connected appliances pledging a more personalised and energy efficient laundry solution. The new Samsung…

ALDI Launch Wi-Fi Controlled Portable Air Con & Fan

Roma Christian October 20, 2020 No Comments

ALDI has ramped up its smart home push, with the German supermarket ranging a a smart Wi-Fi controlled portable air conditioner and fan for its October 21 ‘Special Buys’ sale.…

Philips & Nintendo Among Amazon Prime Day Best-Sellers

Roma Christian October 14, 2020 No Comments

Amazon has offered revealed several of the top-performing products from Day One of its annual ‘Prime Day’ shopping event, with Philips Hue Ambiance Downlights and Nintendo’s Animal Crossing video game…

New Arlo Spotlight Camera To Release In Oz November

Jake Nelson October 14, 2020 No Comments

Arlo’s new Essential XL Spotlight Camera is set to release in Australia next month. Featuring a battery that can run for a year on a single charge, an integrated spotlight…