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Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances
Smart Home

Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge
Smart Home

Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge

ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum with AI, fast Gallium Nitride charging, and advanced cleaning tech, priced AUD $2,999.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes
Smart Home

Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes

Dreame has launched advanced smart cleaning devices including the Cyber X stair-climbing vacuum and the Cyber10 Ultra with robotic arm, boosting home automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10

The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
ECOVACS launches new DEEBOT vacuums in Australia & NZ
Smart Home

ECOVACS launches new DEEBOT vacuums in Australia & NZ

ECOVACS launches three new DEEBOT robot vacuums in Australia and NZ from AUD $1,499, featuring advanced cleaning tech and hands-free convenience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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

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Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security cameras and systems in Australia ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days until 13 October.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999
Smart Home

Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999

Samsung launches The Premiere 5 interactive triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector in Australia, priced at AUD $2,999 with smart home and gaming features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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
Samsung introduces AI-powered appliances for Kiwi homes
Smart Home

Samsung introduces AI-powered appliances for Kiwi homes

Samsung launches 2025 AI-powered home appliances in New Zealand, enhancing convenience with smart features, security, and adaptive technology for Kiwis.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025