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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…

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…

Amazon Selling $499 Peloton Knock-Off Bike In Fitness First

April Glover September 23, 2020 No Comments

Amazon is now selling a vastly cheaper alternative to the popular Peloton smart bike in its first foray into connected fitness products. The US$499 bike, which doesn’t have a screen…

Amazon Sidewalk Brings Your Smart Devices With You

Jake Nelson September 22, 2020 No Comments

Amazon is taking the smart home beyond the home with the launch of its Sidewalk technology. Set to release later this year, Sidewalk is pitched as a technology that uses…

Samsung Wins Big At Australian Good Design Awards 2020

Roma Christian September 10, 2020 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has won big at the 62nd annual Good Design Awards 2020, with five of its products named winners, including two recipients of the prestigious Gold Accolade. Samsung’s Jet…

Lululemon To Sell Smart Fitness Mirrors In Retail Stores

Roma Christian September 9, 2020 No Comments

Athleisure giant, Lululemon, is set to sell its ‘Mirror’ fitness-centric smart displays from within retail stores this year, following its acquisition of the company for US$500 million. Reflecting consumer buying…

Ring Doorbells Gain Lutron Smart Lighting Integration

Roma Christian September 8, 2020 No Comments

Amazon-owned smart doorbell and camera maker, Ring, is set to integrate with Lutron smart lighting systems, further increasing its push into professional home automation. The integration will allow Lutron users…

Samsung Outdoor ‘Terrace’ TV Coming In October

Roma Christian September 3, 2020 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has announced its new QLED 4K outdoor ‘Terrace’ television will release locally from A$5,999 (55″), hitting Australian stores in October this year. Aussie retailers such as Harvey Norman,…

D-Link Upgrades Mydlink App With New Features

Jake Nelson September 3, 2020 No Comments

D-Link has launched a revamp of its mydlink smart home app, including a refreshed UI, increased usability, and a number of enhanced features. The updated app now includes smart Bluetooth…