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JB Hi-Fi Rolls Out Smart Home Bonanza Sale

Jake Nelson October 29, 2020 No Comments

JB Hi-Fi is holding what it bills as a “smart home bonanza” sale, with discounts and bundle offers across a range of smart home products. Products powered by Google Assistant…

Private “Guest Mode” Coming To Google Assistant

Jake Nelson October 8, 2020 No Comments

Google Assistant will soon feature an anonymous Guest mode, one of a number of privacy and security improvements on the way for Google products and services. While Google allows users…

Olimpia Splendid Launches Wi-Fi Portable AC At The Good Guys

Jake Nelson October 6, 2020 No Comments

Olimpia Splendid is bringing its new range of portable air conditioners exclusively to The Good Guys this month, including two models with integrated wi-fi. The Italian manufacturer is launching four…

Disney+ Comes To Google Smart Displays

Jake Nelson September 23, 2020 No Comments

Google has rolled out Disney+ support to all Google Assistant-enabled smart displays in select markets including Australia. Disney+ is now available via voice control on the Google Nest Hub and…

iRobot Launches Self-Emptying Midrange Roomba

Jake Nelson September 17, 2020 No Comments

iRobot has launched the Roomba i3+, its cheapest robot vacuum ever to come with a cleaning dock. The i3+, like the higher-end i7+ and s9+, comes with the Clean Base…

Peloton Post First Profit In Fitness Tech Boom

Roma Christian September 11, 2020 No Comments

Smart fitness equipment maker, Peloton, has reported its first ever quarterly profit, with a spike in home workout demand prompting a three-fold revenue boom. Shares jumped around 10% after reporting…

Vodafone Bundles Moto G8 With Smart Clock

Jake Nelson September 9, 2020 No Comments

Motorola’s moto g8 smartphone is now available through Vodafone, with a bonus smart clock offer for customers who purchase one on a selected plan. The mid-tier smartphone will come with…

Tighten Smart Device Security, Warns Government

Jake Nelson September 4, 2020 No Comments

The Federal Government has urged Internet of Things manufacturers to tighten cybersecurity on their smart devices, with a new set of voluntary guidelines. With IoT devices such as smart fridges,…

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…

Acer Jumps Into SmartHouse Market New AI Powered Box Coming

David Richards August 31, 2020 No Comments

Acer is looking to expand into the SmartHouse market via a realtionship with Oplus, a smart home solution provider who has a unique control solution. Oplus market an E-BOX which…