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CSA Launches New Global Standard For Better Smart Home Connectivity

Nathan Jolly May 12, 2021 No Comments

CSA, formerly known as the Zigbee Alliance, have announced a new global smart home standard named Matter, described as “the interoperable, secure connectivity standard for the future of the smart…

Two New D-Link Wi-Fi Cameras Award Winners

Rose Daisley April 29, 2021 No Comments

D-Link is having a tremendous day in the sun, with not one but two of its home surveillance cameras winning the highly coveted iF Design award for Product Design Excellence.…

Alibaba Almost Shipped As Many Smart Speakers As Amazon in Q1, 2021

Nathan Jolly April 22, 2021 No Comments

Amazon’s domination of the smart speaker market isn’t as assured as it may seem, with three Chinese manufacturers closing in on the company. Figures from market research firm Omdia show…

Ecovacs’ New Robot Has A Sweet-Smelling Feature

Rose Daisley April 22, 2021 No Comments

Ecovacs Robotics, maker of all things robotic for the home, has today launched the Deebot T9+, a vacuum robot that does more than the average gadget. Not only is it…

Double-Digit Growth Predicted For Smart Home Gadgets

April Glover March 29, 2021 No Comments

Worldwide shipments of smart home products are forecasted to surpass 1.4 billion units by 2025, IDC reports. Sales of the devices hit a staggering 801.5 million units in 2020 alone…

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…

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…

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…