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New Telco Policy A Win For NBN Co, Retailers Under Pressure

Roma Christian September 1, 2020 No Comments

The NBN Co is set to benefit from revisions to the Telecommunications in New Developments policy, enabling the government-backed enterprise to further “operate commercially” and reduce costs – potentially adding…

LG Virtual IFA Exhibit To Focus On Smart Homes

Jake Nelson August 20, 2020 No Comments

LG is set to virtually demonstrate its vision of the future home at IFA 2020. With the slogan “Life’s Good From Home”, the company will debut its ThinQ home solution…

ACCC Slams Energy Provider Over Ad Breach

Roma Christian July 29, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has slammed electricity provider, Local Planning Energy (LPE), for an alleged failure to advertise prices online in accordance with the local Electricity Retail Code. Rolled-out in July 2019,…

LG Debunks Solar Module Business Exit, Invests Millions

Roma Christian July 28, 2020 No Comments

LG Electronics has firmly debunked rumours it’s selling its solar module business, affirming it’s currently investing tens of millions of dollars into a new plant alongside market growth. The news…

Musical Instrument Demand Soars Amid Lockdown

Roma Christian July 24, 2020 No Comments

Demand for music instruments has reportedly soared during the coronavirus pandemic, with lockdown measures prompting local and international customers to buy guitars and more online. The news comes as the…

Samsung’s A30 Smart Lock Coming To Bunnings

Elise Reid July 22, 2020 No Comments

Samsung SDS has unveiled the new A30 Smart Lock, which will be available in Australia from 27th July exclusively at Bunnings. The A30 Smart Lock (RRP: $569) offers locking verification,…

Global Smart Home Spending Forecast To Grow 41% In 2021

Elise Reid July 15, 2020 No Comments

Market research firm Strategy Analytics has estimated that global consumer spending on smart home devices will increase by 40.9% in 2021 to hit a record high of $62 billion. Spending…

Samsung’s New AirDresser Sanitises, Deodorises & Straightens

Elise Reid July 3, 2020 No Comments

The new AirDresser – which uses Samsung’s Jet Air technology and steam to remove germs, allergens and dust – is now available in Australia for $3,999. By removing dust and…

REVIEW:Big Wide Arlo Floodlight With Security Camera Built In

David Richards July 2, 2020 No Comments

It’s smart in more ways than one, the new Arlo Pro 3 camera that comes with a sleek looking light and security camera built in is now available in Australia…

Global Spending On IoT Forecast To Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021

Elise Reid June 22, 2020 No Comments

Market research firm IDC has forecast that worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) will slow moderately to 8.2% in 2020 to $742 million. In late 2019 IDC estimated…