Home automation stories

With perfect timing, Beatbot contacted Techday’s new pool owner, Darren Price, asking if he would like to test its new Aquasense Pro robot pool cleaner.

Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra, retailing at AUD $1,999, impresses with powerful suction and smart cleaning, making household chores seem effortless.

Amber Technology will unveil new building automation solutions, including smart communication systems and control technologies, at Integrate Expo 2024 from 21-23 August at Sydney ICC.

OliverIQ launches a SHaaS platform empowering CSPs such as telcos and ISPs to offer seamless smart home automation and 24/7 support under their own brands.

ADT New Zealand disrupts the home security industry with a do-it-yourself solution offering swift installation and advanced protection, without long-term contracts or waiting times for technicians.

DigiCert and Macnica team up to bring PKI to Panasonic Life Solutions India's home appliances, launching India's first Matter 1.21 enabled room air conditioner for secure IoT connectivity.

OliverIQ debuts at CES 2024 with a revolutionary Smart Home-as-a-Service (SHaaS) platform that simplifies home automation, offering a subscription model unifying numerous smart devices with round-the-clock support.

RTI launches the KX4 in-wall touch panel keypad, a powerful and cost-effective tool for smart office environments.

Google unveils its next-generation Nest Cams and Doorbell, including the company's first battery-powered camera and doorbell.

Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.

Aruba unveils an end-to-end switching portfolio with AI-powered automation. The new CX series promises enhanced agility and modern enterprise solutions.

Nearly 50% of homes in Oceania have IoT devices, but this growing trend also increases security risks, according to a study by Stanford University and Avast.

Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.

Nanoleaf’s Light Panels and Rhythm accessory offer a stunning, customisable lighting experience that's sensitive to sound, perfect for setting the mood.

Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.

Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.

Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.

Energyhub, a pilot project by Genesis, offers New Zealanders a diverse range of energy products to connect, manage, and control their energy.

HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.