Home automation stories
RTI announces its new seamless KX4 in-wall touch panel
Wed, 8th Feb 2023
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smart home
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connectivity
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home automation
RTI launches the KX4 in-wall touch panel keypad, a powerful and cost-effective tool for smart office environments.
Google unveils new Nest Cams and Doorbells
Fri, 6th Aug 2021
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google
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home automation
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google home
Google unveils its next-generation Nest Cams and Doorbell, including the company's first battery-powered camera and doorbell.
Hands-on review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Amazon Echo Show 8 Review: The Unassuming Kitchen Cinema!.
Aruba releases end-to-end switching portfolio
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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network management
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Aruba unveils game-changing switches & software, reshaping modern networking.
IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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iot
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home automation
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.
Hands-on review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours
Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.
Hands-on review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Nanoleaf promises to deliver ambience and artistic effect.
Hands-on review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The Ring Spotlight Cam has a lot of really useful features, despite a few of its minor quirks.
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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ai
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robotics
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home automation
The Electrolux PUREi9 allows users to customise a cleaning schedule through an app.
Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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iot
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ai
The solution was designed to connect an entire household into one system.
Genesis creates a one-stop-shop for home automation
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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home automation
Energyhub, a pilot project by Genesis, offers New Zealanders a diverse range of energy products to connect, manage, and control their energy.
The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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apple
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technology gifts
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ai
HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.
D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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iot
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endpoint protection
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edr
The D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee and Intel’s connected home technology automatically protects all devices connected to the network.
The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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iot
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home automation
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home security
The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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robotics
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home automation
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apac
The global robotic pool cleaner market is expected to grow...
Locksmith hardware, enterprise software – there’s a new collaboration in town
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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erp
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home automation
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home security
Locksmiths' Supply Company to implement Epicor's enterprise software to manage supply chain and distribution efforts.
Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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iot
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home automation
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karson
Meet Bart Brichau, co-founder of Karson, the virtual butler that's making home automation affordable and reliable.
Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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iot
New research calls for proper security platforms to protect devices residing in the Internet of Things (IoT) sphere now - and in the future.
Hands-on review: Belkin Insight Switch
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
Belkin have come up with an even smarter and easier way to up your home. The Insight Switch is not only smart, it’s incredibly useful.
Belkin’s WeMo products hit Bunnings hardware
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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belkin
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home automation
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wemo
Belkin's WeMo home automation products will now be sold through more than 160 Bunnings hardware stores nationally.
Review: Thecus N2310 NAS
Mon, 25th Aug 2014
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cloud services
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gaming
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storage
Thecus are known for their NAS capabilities, but are they launching into a whole new market?.