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The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.More

Google has made a bunch of announcements around the Nest Mini, Pixel Buds, Pixelbook and the Pixel 4 this week – here’s a quick roundup of what you need to know.More

"Content and services are going be at the forefront for the smart home market as video entertainment products erve as an on-ramp for consumers entering the world of connected home products."More

If you’ve got a few spare hundred dollars burning a hole in your pocket and love portable speakers, you might have another contender to add to the selection list.More

Attack motives include burglaries, cyber stalking, botnet creation, cryptocurrency mining hubs, theft of personal information or financial information.More

The device can be set to turn your TV off when you’re asleep, power on your coffee maker before you wake up, or automatically turn on your living room lamp while you’re on holiday.More

Lighting firm Signify is expanding the popular Philips Hue smart lighting range to include new mood lighting for entertainment areas in the home.More

Cherry Mobile’s ‘Cherry Home’ smart home line is about to get a major boost, thanks to a partnership with global AI & IoT platform Tuya and Skyworth.More

Amazon’s Alexa voice service is storing all user voice recordings and transcripts on its servers by default – and people who want to delete those recordings must do so manually.More

The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.More

Interoperability with the platforms that support voice control devices is vital for OEMs and service providers.More

he colour changes have got me grooving like it’s the 1970s all over again, man!More

Includes fridges, freezers, washing machines, an auto-steamer, and a robotic vacuum/mop.More

According to the company’s latest report, much of that growth will be driven by two types of devices: smart thermostats and smart speakers.More

Any internet-connected toys that have cameras, microphones, or location tracking may put children’s or parents’ privacy and safety at risk. More

ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the ‘smart home’, so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.More

The new camera is designed for outdoor use within a wireless smart home network.More

Jucy Rentals is about to unleash the first wave of fully electric rental campervans in New Zealand in July  – and each camper will be able to travel approximately 200 kilometres on each charge.More

If you’re someone who likes to use apps and platforms with some level of confidence that they’re secure, you may want to take another look at how much you trust big brands like Samsung.More

If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.More

Nova Energy and smart home internet platform Plume have teamed up to offer New Zealanders a new range of family-friendly internet services and parental controls.More

Panasonic and Toyota have plans to create ‘smart towns’ across Japan, where transport, homes and services are all connected.  Here’s a quick look at what they’re planning.More

Google I/O has been something of a boon for smarthome lovers, especially when it comes to Google Nest and Google Assistant. Here are five things you should know about each of them.More

Dashcams are lifesavers – and more people should consider investing in them, according to QBE Insurance and road safety organisation Brake.More