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What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Reolink slashes home security camera prices ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink slashes home security camera prices ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 42% off home security cameras ahead of Prime Day, with early discounts for Australian shoppers from 1 to 7 July.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: MOVA Z50 Ultra is the robot vacuum I always dreamed of

The MOVA Z50 Ultra robot vacuum, priced at AUD $2,099, offers smart, efficient cleaning with AI sensing and self-washing mop, making chores effortless.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech
Smart Home

Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech

Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording
Smart Home

Reolink launches Altas 2K battery camera with pre-recording

Reolink launches the Altas 2K battery camera in Australia, ohfeaturing 10-second pre-recording to capture crucial event details.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB

Amber Technology has expanded its partnership with ABB to include its ABB-free@home smart home automation solution, enhancing services for installers across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Smart Cities

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

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Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum
Robotics

Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum

The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI uses 3D LiDAR and an Omni Station for autonomous vacuuming and mopping with minimal user intervention.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands ABB automation distribution to New Zealand

Amber Technology extends its ABB automation distribution to New Zealand, offering integrators access to building and home automation solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification
Internet of Things

DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification

DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Smart Home

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television
Smart Home

LG wins 35 Red Dot awards for design, led by OLED T television

LG Electronics secured 35 awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, including Best of the Best for its wireless transparent OLED T TV.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership
Internet of Things

Arlo & SmartThings enhance home security partnership

Arlo Technologies expands its partnership with Samsung SmartThings to enhance home security, introducing advanced features like AI object detection this spring.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
Biometrics

Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
LG reveals AI innovations at CES 2025 for daily life ease
Digital Transformation

LG reveals AI innovations at CES 2025 for daily life ease

At CES 2025, LG Electronics is unveiling its latest AI innovations, showcasing immersive experiences designed to enhance daily living at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
LG unveils AI vision with Microsoft deal
Biometrics

LG unveils AI vision with Microsoft deal

LG Electronics has unveiled its vision for AI in daily life, emphasising how Affectionate Intelligence transforms home, mobility, and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

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Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty
Firewalls

Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty

Claroty has uncovered three significant vulnerabilities in Planet Technology's WGS-804HPT Industrial switches, risking remote code execution on compromised devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025