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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.…

LG Ramps Up Streaming Apps On webOS Smart TVs

Roma Christian October 13, 2020 No Comments

LG has expanded its streaming app range on NanoCell, OLED and 4K/UHD smart TVs, following the recent debut of platforms such as ABC iView, Optus Sport and Amazon Music on…

Google To Release Cheap Nest Thermostat With Hand Gesture Controls

April Glover October 9, 2020 No Comments

Google is preparing to release a cheap Nest Thermostat which will eliminate most of the touch-based controls, replacing it with hand gestures. The $129 (AUD$181) device will use Soli technology…

Is JB Hi-Fi Set To Flog Mercedes-Benz Products?

April Glover October 7, 2020 No Comments

Mercedes-Benz has diversified into eScooters with the release of its first-ever battery-powered foldable scooter. And with JB Hi-Fi already selling a range of eScooters by brands such as Segway and…

Arlo Unveil New Wire-Free Security Cameras, No Hub Needed

Roma Christian October 7, 2020 No Comments

Arlo has unveiled the new Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera, with the later forgoing the need for a separate smart home hub. The Arlo…

Huawei ‘Failed To Improve UK Security Standards’, Report Claims

April Glover October 2, 2020 No Comments

Chinese-owned tech giant Huawei’s security practices in the UK have been criticised in an official report compiled by the Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre (HCSEC). The report found Huawei had a…

Amazon’s Ring Smart Doorbell Glitch Spooks Owners

April Glover October 2, 2020 No Comments

Users of Amazon’s Ring smart doorbells have reported the device is randomly chiming when no one is at the door. Amazon blamed the issue on ‘infrastructure delays’ which saw real…

Smart Home Device Sales Up Amid COVID19

Roma Christian October 1, 2020 No Comments

Worldwide shipments of smart home devices are forecast to remain resilient despite the impact of COVID19, climbing 4.1% on-year in 2020, according to latest IDC numbers. The research firm forecasts…

ACMA Greenlights Trial For Devices Providing GPS Signals In Tunnels

April Glover September 28, 2020 No Comments

The Australian Communications And Media Authority (ACMA) is set to work with emergency services to host trials of ‘repeater’ devices which can combat GPS dead zones in tunnels. Emergency services…

Google Set To Debut Next-Gen Mesh Router

Roma Christian September 23, 2020 No Comments

Google is reportedly set to launch its next-generation mesh Wi-Fi router this year, with commentators predicting an affordably priced ‘Nest’ device will also offer LAN support. It comes after Google…