Home automation stories
Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
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power / energy
Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
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data protection
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edge computing
Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
Arduino, Qualcomm launch Hackster contest for UNO Q
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gaming
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robots
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iot security
Arduino and Qualcomm launch a global Hackster contest around the new AI-focused UNO Q board, giving away 300 units to developers.
NAD debuts CI Modular audio series for Australian racks
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partner programmes
NAD launches its CI Modular Series in Australia, a compact BluOS-powered trio for dense multi-room audio racks in homes and businesses.
Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
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robots
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edge computing
Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.
TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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storage
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TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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wearables
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data protection
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mdm
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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smart home
Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.
Grundfos unveils smart pump controller for bore water
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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smart home
Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.
AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.
ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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robots
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edge computing
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smart home
ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.
Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ai
Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
Samsung unveils AI-led premium TV roadmap to 2026
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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smart home
Samsung has mapped a TV roadmap to 2026, banking on AI, ultra-large premium screens and Micro RGB to deepen its connected home lead.
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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smart home
Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.
Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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smart home
Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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robots
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wearables
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data analytics
Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.
Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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edge computing
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martech
Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.
Reolink unveils AI hub & 24MP triple-lens cameras at CES
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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edge computing
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iot
Reolink debuts on-device AI hub and 24MP triple-lens OMVI cameras at CES 2026, promising smarter, more private home and business security.