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Google To Restructure CE Retailers To Benefit

David Richards May 6, 2019 No Comments

Google who has spent millions funding retailers such as JB Hi Fi resulting in them dominating in the voice activation market in Australia is set to revamp their business. The…

VAIL Amp Puts Alexa In Architectural Speakers

Jack Gramenz May 1, 2019 No Comments

Californian architectural audio manufacturer Vanguard Dynamics has announced a new in-wall amplifier, allowing full Amazon Echo integration into an existing architectural speaker system. The VAIL (Voice Artificial Intelligence Link) amp…

Amazon’s Ring Security Cams To Issue Crime Alerts

Orlaith Costello May 1, 2019 No Comments

Amazon is reportedly growing a new media team which will report on crime alerts for its neighbourhood watch app, Neighbours, developed by security firm Ring, in an effort to reduce…

Serious Questions Raised Over Alexa Tracking Capability

David Richards April 29, 2019 No Comments

Serious questions have been raised after it was revealed that owners of Alexa devices face the real possibility that location data is being accessed and can, in some cases, Amazon…

Cotton On’s Typo Release $100 Alexa Speaker

Orlaith Costello April 5, 2019 No Comments

Australian-owned retail giant, Cotton On, has released an Alexa-powered smart speaker ($99.99) to its stationery chain ‘Typo’, with the product complementing its stable of stylish home office supplies. Spotted by Ausdroid, the…

‘Meural’ Digital Art Frame Launching For $1,199

Orlaith Costello April 3, 2019 No Comments

Networking company Netgear has expanded into the digital art market, with the launch of its ‘Meural’ in Australia — landing as soon as next month from $1,199. The smart art…

Yamaha Joins Josh.ai Smart Home A/V Receiver Lineup

Orlaith Costello April 2, 2019 No Comments

Custom smart home installers can now include Yamaha into the mix with the integration of its MusicCast-enabled A/V receivers into the Josh.ai ecosystem. Josh.ai smart home platform provides a voice-controlled…

IKEA x Sonos Speaker Win Red Dot Design Award

Orlaith Costello March 26, 2019 No Comments

Ahead of its official launch, IKEA has announced its SYMFONISK bookshelf speaker — made in collaboration with Sonos — has received a Red Dot Award for product design. Along with…

Samsung Showcase Next-Gen Appliances To Oz Retailers

Roma Christian March 25, 2019 No Comments

Samsung has used its Southeast Asia and Oceania Forum to showcase its next-generation Family Hub fridge to Aussie retailers, boasting a slew of IoT and AI capabilities across food management,…

Dyson Launch New Ambient Lamp And Air Purifier

Orlaith Costello March 22, 2019 No Comments

[via Digital Trends] Dyson is ramping up its lighting and air purifying products with its new ambient Dyson Lightcycle desk and floor lamps, promising to last up to 60 years, and…