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Alloys Named Fibaro Smart Home Master Distributor

Roma Christian December 11, 2018 No Comments

Home automation and IoT manufacturer, Fibaro, has appointed Alloys its Australian Master Distributor, as it seeks to capitalise on growing local demand for smart homes. The strategic agreement aims to…

EXCLUSIVE: Savant & Dynalite Slammed By Failed CEDIA Dealer

David Richards December 9, 2018 No Comments

The CEO of an award winning CEDIA custom install business that was recently placed into liquidation has hit out at several leading brands claiming “poor quality” products and support were…

Samsung Launch SmartThings Kit To VIC First

Roma Christian December 5, 2018 No Comments

Samsung Electronics has launched its SmartThings platform in Australia, with Victorian residents among the first to gain access – NSW is tipped to follow next year, as the company looks…

Ikea Profits Plunge 40% As They Cuddle Up To Sonos

David Richards November 29, 2018 No Comments

Six months ago, they were cuddling up to Sonos and other consumer electronics and audio Companies in an effort to lift sales, now Swedish flat pack furniture Company is struggling…

LG Release AI-Enabled Robotic Vacuum

Orlaith Costello November 27, 2018 No Comments

LG Electronics has released the R9 CordZero Robot Vacuum which incorporates LG’s own AI technology ‘Deep ThinQ’ and is integrated with Google Assistant for voice control of your robovac. Available…

LG Takes On JBL With ‘XBOOM’ Smart Display

Roma Christian November 20, 2018 No Comments

LG has taken on JBL’s Link View, Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Home Hub, by unveiling its new ‘XBOOM AI ThiQ WK9’ smart display, featuring an 8″ touch screen with…

Huawei to Launch Voice Assistant Outside China

Orlaith Costello November 16, 2018 No Comments

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is reportedly planning on bringing its voice assistant Xiaoyi outside of China pitting itself against tech titans Amazon, Google, and Apple, according to a report from…

Philips Launch New Hue ‘Candle’ & ‘Spot’ Smart Lights

Roma Christian November 12, 2018 No Comments

As smart light adoption continues to grow, Philips has expanded its popular ‘Hue’ range, by debuting the new ‘Ambiance Spot’ (GU10) and ‘Ambiance Candle’ (E14). Both products will land in Australia…

Homedics Recalls Baby Night Light Over Choking Risk

Roma Christian November 9, 2018 No Comments

Product Safety Australia has recalled Homedics mybaby Comfort Creature Night Light (Giraffe), asserting its plastic feet may not be sufficiently bonded, posing a chocking risk in young children. Affected products…

Aussie Solar Hits New Record

Computer Daily News November 5, 2018 No Comments

The productivity of solar installations in Australia passed 10 gigawatts in September, according to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute. The institute says that Australia now has 10.1GW of installed solar, which…