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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
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Kiwi app designed to ease family stress outpaces Tinder, Hinge

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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New Zealand's PAM app, designed to ease family admin stress, has climbed to number two in Apple's Lifestyle charts, surpassing Tinder and Hinge.
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Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.
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DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification

Fri, 16th May 2025
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DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.
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LG unveils world-first wireless OLED & AI-driven TVs

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has introduced its 2025 OLED evo television range, featuring the world's first true wireless model, designed for personalised home entertainment.
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Arlo unveils Wired Floodlight Camera with 2K video & AI

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Arlo Technologies has launched its Wired Floodlight Camera, featuring 2K resolution and smart home integration, priced at USD $249 and available at Bunnings.
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Hands-on Review: Google TV Streamer 4K

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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The Google TV Streamer 4K, promises seamless streaming and smart home integration, appealing to both tech enthusiasts and novices alike.
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Envato appoints Noelle Kim as Global CMO to Empower Creative Community

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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Envato, the online creative community, has hired Noelle Kim as its new global Chief Marketing Officer. Kim brings extensive experience from Meta and Google.
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Google unveils new Nest Cams and Doorbells

Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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Google unveils its next-generation Nest Cams and Doorbell, including the company's first battery-powered camera and doorbell.
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Hands-on Review: Google Nest Mini 2nd generation smart speaker

Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Google's Nest Mini 2nd Gen impresses with sleek design, effortless setup, and versatile Google Assistant features that even tech novices can navigate.
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YouTube Music becomes the future of Google's music streaming ambitions

Wed, 13th May 2020
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Google is merging its Google Play Music system into YouTube and has introduced a bunch of impressive new features.
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Voice control to account for one-third of smart home market

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Interoperability with the platforms that support voice control devices is vital for OEMs and service providers.
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Amazon, Google, and Alibaba fuel booming smart speaker market

Sat, 9th Mar 2019
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While these vendors have had great success in the market, other vendors like Samsung, Huawei, and Apple have failed to capitalise.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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How ML and IoT will shake up Aussie business

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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An industry expert gives his view on exactly how machine learning and the internet of things will change the way businesses operate in Australia.
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Canalys: 187% smart speaker growth driven by Chinese offerings

Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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While Google and Amazon still lead the way, it seems the smart speaker market is no exception to the steady rise of Chinese tech.
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NLP ready to roll into home and work

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.
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No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Despite their love for online shopping, Aussies are hesitant towards AI home assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Alexa, research reveals.
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Everything you need to know about Google's latest smart speakers

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Google enhances your home audio with new smart speakers, the Home Mini and Max, brimming with AI smarts and recognising up to six voices.