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The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Internet of Things

The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis

The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...

By Chris Barber • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'
Internet of Things

Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'

Meet Bart Brichau, co-founder of Karson, the virtual butler that's making home automation affordable and reliable.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Home automation stories

IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats
Internet of Things

IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours

Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm

Nanoleaf's Light Panels and Rhythm accessory offer a stunning, customisable lighting experience that's sensitive to sound, perfect for setting the mood.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring

Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Robotics

The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe

Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution
Internet of Things

Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution

Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
The HomePod makes its way to the land down under
Smart Home

The HomePod makes its way to the land down under

HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection
Semiconductors

D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection

The D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee and Intel's connected home technology automatically protects all devices connected to the network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Robotics

The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on

The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing
Semiconductors

Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing

New research calls for proper security platforms to protect devices residing in the Internet of Things (IoT) sphere now - and in the future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Hands-on Review: Belkin Insight Switch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Insight Switch

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.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Review: Thecus N2310 NAS
Storage

Review: Thecus N2310 NAS

Thecus N2310 NAS: More than just storage, it's a micro server with its own OS, enabling a plethora of apps and personal cloud capabilities. #ThecusN2310.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Home automation stories

Belkin's WeMo products hit Bunnings hardware
Smart Home

Belkin's WeMo products hit Bunnings hardware

Belkin's WeMo home automation products will now be sold through more than 160 Bunnings hardware stores nationally.

By Anthony Caruana • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
New sales director for D-Link as it focuses on retail growth
Smart Home

New sales director for D-Link as it focuses on retail growth

D-Link Australia appoints Matt Farmer as new national sales director, with focus on connectivity solutions for the smart home.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015