CSA Launches New Global Standard For Better Smart Home Connectivity
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May 12, 2021
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CSA, formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance, have announced a new global smart home standard named Matter, described as “the interoperable, secure... Read More
Two New D-Link Wi-Fi Cameras Award Winners
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April 29, 2021
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D-Link is having a tremendous day in the sun, with not one but two of its home surveillance cameras winning the highly... Read More
Alibaba Almost Shipped As Many Smart Speakers As Amazon in Q1, 2021
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April 22, 2021
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Amazon’s domination of the smart speaker market isn’t as assured as it may seem, with three Chinese manufacturers closing in on the... Read More
Ecovacs’ New Robot Has A Sweet-Smelling Feature
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April 22, 2021
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Ecovacs Robotics, maker of all things robotic for the home, has today launched the Deebot T9+, a vacuum robot that does more... Read More
Double-Digit Growth Predicted For Smart Home Gadgets
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March 29, 2021
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Worldwide shipments of smart home products are forecasted to surpass 1.4 billion units by 2025, IDC reports. Sales of the devices hit... Read More
Can Robot Vac Cleaners Spy On You?
A new security flaw has been found in robot vacuums, with researchers warning their laser-based navigation systems could be hacked to record... Read More
ALDI Launch Wi-Fi Controlled Portable Air Con & Fan
ALDI has ramped up its smart home push, with the German supermarket ranging a a smart Wi-Fi controlled portable air conditioner and... Read More
LG Ramps Up Streaming Apps On webOS Smart TVs
LG has expanded its streaming app range on NanoCell, OLED and 4K/UHD smart TVs, following the recent debut of platforms such as... Read More
Google To Release Cheap Nest Thermostat With Hand Gesture Controls
Google is preparing to release a cheap Nest Thermostat which will eliminate most of the touch-based controls, replacing it with hand gestures.... Read More
Arlo Unveil New Wire-Free Security Cameras, No Hub Needed
Arlo has unveiled the new Ultra 2 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera System Pro 4 Wire-Free Spotlight Camera, with the later forgoing the need... Read More
Amazon’s Ring Smart Doorbell Glitch Spooks Owners
Users of Amazon’s Ring smart doorbells have reported the device is randomly chiming when no one is at the door. Amazon blamed... Read More
Smart Home Device Sales Up Amid COVID19
Worldwide shipments of smart home devices are forecast to remain resilient despite the impact of COVID19, climbing 4.1% on-year in 2020, according... Read More
Google Set To Debut Next-Gen Mesh Router
Google is reportedly set to launch its next-generation mesh Wi-Fi router this year, with commentators predicting an affordably priced ‘Nest’ device will... Read More
Amazon Selling $499 Peloton Knock-Off Bike In Fitness First
Amazon is now selling a vastly cheaper alternative to the popular Peloton smart bike in its first foray into connected fitness products.... Read More
Amazon Sidewalk Brings Your Smart Devices With You
Amazon is taking the smart home beyond the home with the launch of its Sidewalk technology. Set to release later this year,... Read More
Samsung Wins Big At Australian Good Design Awards 2020
Samsung Electronics has won big at the 62nd annual Good Design Awards 2020, with five of its products named winners, including two... Read More
Lululemon To Sell Smart Fitness Mirrors In Retail Stores
Athleisure giant, Lululemon, is set to sell its ‘Mirror’ fitness-centric smart displays from within retail stores this year, following its acquisition of... Read More
Ring Doorbells Gain Lutron Smart Lighting Integration
Amazon-owned smart doorbell and camera maker, Ring, is set to integrate with Lutron smart lighting systems, further increasing its push into professional... Read More
Samsung Outdoor ‘Terrace’ TV Coming In October
Samsung Electronics has announced its new QLED 4K outdoor ‘Terrace’ television will release locally from A$5,999 (55″), hitting Australian stores in October... Read More
D-Link Upgrades Mydlink App With New Features
D-Link has launched a revamp of its mydlink smart home app, including a refreshed UI, increased usability, and a number of enhanced... Read More
New Telco Policy A Win For NBN Co, Retailers Under Pressure
The NBN Co is set to benefit from revisions to the Telecommunications in New Developments policy, enabling the government-backed enterprise to further... Read More
LG Virtual IFA Exhibit To Focus On Smart Homes
LG is set to virtually demonstrate its vision of the future home at IFA 2020. With the slogan “Life’s Good From Home”,... Read More
ACCC Slams Energy Provider Over Ad Breach
The ACCC has slammed electricity provider, Local Planning Energy (LPE), for an alleged failure to advertise prices online in accordance with the... Read More
LG Debunks Solar Module Business Exit, Invests Millions
LG Electronics has firmly debunked rumours it’s selling its solar module business, affirming it’s currently investing tens of millions of dollars into... Read More
Musical Instrument Demand Soars Amid Lockdown
Demand for music instruments has reportedly soared during the coronavirus pandemic, with lockdown measures prompting local and international customers to buy guitars... Read More
Samsung’s A30 Smart Lock Coming To Bunnings
Samsung SDS has unveiled the new A30 Smart Lock, which will be available in Australia from 27th July exclusively at Bunnings. The... Read More
Global Smart Home Spending Forecast To Grow 41% In 2021
Market research firm Strategy Analytics has estimated that global consumer spending on smart home devices will increase by 40.9% in 2021 to... Read More
Samsung’s New AirDresser Sanitises, Deodorises & Straightens
The new AirDresser – which uses Samsung’s Jet Air technology and steam to remove germs, allergens and dust – is now available... Read More
REVIEW:Big Wide Arlo Floodlight With Security Camera Built In
It’s smart in more ways than one, the new Arlo Pro 3 camera that comes with a sleek looking light and security... Read More
Global Spending On IoT Forecast To Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
Market research firm IDC has forecast that worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will slow moderately to 8.2% in 2020... Read More
Logitech Debut ‘Circle View’ Cam Exclusive To Apple
Logitech has continued its strategic alignment with Apple, following the launch of its new ‘Circle View’ strategic camera with extra privacy-controls and... Read More
Smart Speaker Sales Rise By 8.2% Despite Supply Disruptions
Globally, smart speaker sales increased by 8.2% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, reaching 28.2 million, according to the latest... Read More
NBN Co Extend 40% Extra Capacity Aid Till July
The NBN Co has extended its offer for up to 40% additional capacity to internet providers at no extra cost for another... Read More
The New Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool Cryptomic Air Purifier Kills 99.9% Of Waterborne Bacteria
Dyson has just launched a dual humidifier and purifier that kills 99.9% of bacteria in water as it cycles through the device,... Read More
Telstra Offers Unlimited Data …
SYDNEY: In a bid to alleviate problems associated with the coronavirus pandemic which is forcing people forced to work from home, Telstra... Read More
Robot Vacuum And Mop Cleaner Sold For $400 At Aldi
On the 11th of March Aldi will once again be selling ECOVACS robot vacuum cleaners for $399. This time round, they will... Read More
TPG revenue creeps up 1pc as Vodafone merger plan closes in
SYDNEY – TPG Telecom has reported revenue of $1.25 billion for its latest half-year, ended January 31 – up just one percent... Read More
Lenovo Q3 Performance Reach “Record High” Revenues
Lenovo Group marks the 10th consecutive year-on-year quarter of growth with revenues in Q3 2019 reaching a record high of US$14.1 billion,... Read More
SOFIHUB Smart Home Tech Tailored For Seniors
Australian technology company SOFIHUB has released its new range of smart home products and services, including its hero device – the SOFIHUB... Read More
Google Add More Security Measures To Nest Accounts
Google has announced that all Nest users will soon be required to enable two-factor authentication in order to prevent unauthorised access to... Read More
Alexa, How You’ve Grown: Amazon Offers 8-Inch Display
Following its US unveiling in September last year, the Amazon Echo Show 8-inch smart display with Alexa is finally on its way... Read More
Amazon Dominates Smart Speakers With 70% Market Share
Amazon’s Echo speaker are by far the most popular smart speakers – making up for 70% of devices – and will continue... Read More
Echo Show 8 Smart Display Heading To JB Hi-Fi
Following its unveiling in September last year, the Amazon Echo Show 8-inch smart display with Alexa is finally on its way to... Read More
Amazon Offering 50% Off Echo Show 8 Oz Pre-Orders
Amazon has announced the Australian launch of its Alexa-powered Echo Show 8 smart display, set to begin shipping on February 26 and... Read More
JB Hi-Fi Jumps Into $13 Billion Pet Industry
JB Hi-Fi whose shares hit $41.30 today has moved into the pet business which in Australia is a $13 billion dollar business.... Read More
Loewe Launch Bild 2 Premium TV Lineup
Loewe has launched its new bild 2 premium product line of TVs, which follows the principles of minimalism and sustainability in its... Read More
Samsung Sorcery: New Wind-Free Air Conditioners
Samsung appears to be practising some kind of magic with the company unveiling its latest sorcery skills with a new range of... Read More
Amazon Ring Pushes Out Major App Update To Focus On Privacy & Security
Amazon owned Ring security cameras has pushed out an update to its phone app with the aim of consolidating its privacy and... Read More
Nest Thermostat Update Alerts Users Of Potential HVAC Issues
Thanks to the latest Google update, Nest Thermostat users will now have the ability to better detect irregular heating and cooling patterns... Read More
LG Presents: The Styler Steam Clothing Care System
LG Electronics has unveiled a new smart wardrobe, the STYLER Steam Clothing Care System, which is set to take on Samsung’s smart... Read More