Amazon Developing Alexa-Powered Mobile Home Robot
Amazon is reportedly continuing to work on its voice-controlled mobile Alexa robot, codenamed Vesta, which was rumoured to initially be released sometime... Read More
Sonos Improves Control4 Integration
Sonos has added improved support for home automation software Control4 in its newest update to its wireless multi-room speakers. The new software... Read More
Sony Claim New USB-C Hub “World’s Fastest” Data Transfer
Sony has launched its new MRW-S3 USB-C hub, which the company claims delivers the “world’s fastest” data transfer and charging yet. The... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Huawei Service Shocker Exposed, Questionable Partner
Huawei Australia’s consumer division who are responsible for the sale of questionable smartphones in Australia is now cuddling up to Happytel, a... Read More
Birde Smart Player Wins Gold Design Award
Australian-owned Birde has won a prestigious Gold Accolade at the 2019 Good Design Awards – praising its world-first kids smart media player.... Read More
IBM Patent Tablet Transforming Smartwatch
IBM is reportedly working on smartwatch that transforms into a tablet, following a new US patent titled “Variable Display Size For an Electronic... Read More
Microsoft Patent Xbox Phone Controllers
Microsoft is experimenting with Xbox controllers designed specifically for tablets and phones – attaching to the sides of devices to provide a... Read More
Logitech Unveil New Gaming Headsets With Blue Mic Tech
Logitech have introduced its newly refreshed G PRO X – a gaming headset incorporating the new Blue VO!CE software, which delivers clearer... Read More
Google & Amazon End Content Feud New Content Deals Now Available
Arch enemies in the content market Google and Amazon have smoked a peace pipe and are now looking to deliver on-demand video... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Cygnett To Launch Major DIY & Custom Install SmartHouse Range
Leading accessories Company Cygnet who recently launched an electric bike at JB Hi Fi is moving into the Smart House and Connected... Read More
Galaxy Note 10 Wireless Charger May Support 20W Speeds
If new rumours are to be believed, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will not just be getting an upgrade in camera technology,... Read More
Smart Homes Need To Put People First
Smart home technology manufacturers and sellers are putting too much emphasis on products instead of focusing on people and making their lives... Read More
Alexa Keeps Voice Data
Amazon has admitted it doesn’t always delete the stored data it obtains through voice interactions with its Alexa and Echo devices. The... Read More
Apple Abandons Butterfly Keyboard
Apple is planning to ditch the controversial “butterfly” keyboard used in its MacBooks since 2015. It will reportedly move to a new... Read More
Bose Move To Take On Sony & Jabra With New Premium Noise Cancelling Cans
A new battle is set to break out at the top end of the premium noise cancelling headphone market with Bose set... Read More
Apple Tipped To Ditch “Failure-Prone” Keyboard
Apple is planning to ditch the controversial butterfly keyboard used in its MacBooks since 2015 in favour of a new design, according... Read More
Sonos Open To Long-Term IKEA Partnership
Sonos are open to further collaborations with IKEA, with the company envisioning “a long-term” partnership for smart speaker hardware and voice-controlled devices.... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Apple iCloud Hit By Major Outages
Hours after Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp experienced major outages social media butterflies are now having to grapple with outages with Apple’s iCloud... Read More
Dyson Open Aussie ‘Beauty Lab’ Store
Dyson has expanded its Aussie retail footprint and opened its first ‘Beauty Lab’ store – offering customers a professional wash and blow... Read More
HP & Dell Exit China, Lenovo Refuse To Comment
Three weeks after Acer CEO Jason Chen revealed to ChannelNews that Acer was considering a move away from manufacturing PC’s in China,... Read More
5G, Unlimited Data & Half The Price Of Telstra
Telstra who are struggling to deliver 5G broadband in key Cities such as Sydney and Melbourne have also been exposed as having... Read More
ALDI Go Hard On DIY Tools
DIY home improvement appears to be lucrative market for ALDI, with the German supermarket again releasing a slew of hardware hobby tools... Read More
Google Winning The Connected Home Race As Retailers Give Up Floor Space
The connected home is set to be a major source of revenue for consumer electronics retailers with JB Hi Fi, Harvey Norman... Read More
Fitbit Kids ‘Ace 2’ Lands In Oz For $129
Fitbit’s new ‘Ace 2’ (RRP A$129.95) kids fitness tracker has finally landed in Australia, releasing to stores this week after its March... Read More
PC & Console Gaming Sales Slow Despite Retailers Ramping Up Floor Space
The gaming market is weakening with sales of both consoles and PC gaming machines slowing. In Australia retailers have moved to expand... Read More
AGL Wireless Phone Chargers Recalled
Product Safety Australia has recalled free AGL-branded promotional wireless chargers, citing the risk of overheating and fire damage. Consumers are urged to cease... Read More
Panasonic Unveil Major LUMIX Software Update
Panasonic has boost the performance of its LUMIX camera line-up, by unveiling a new firmware update for “key” G Series cameras and... Read More
Retailers Banking On PlayStation 5 In 2020, More Speed & 8K Streaming
Retailers are banking on Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 5 generating big revenues when it is launched next year despite a move to PC... Read More
ALDI Reveal $499 Arlo Pro Series – 2 Camera Kit
German supermarket giant, ALDI, has unveiled a new Arlo Pro Series – 2 Camera Kit for $499 as part of its Wednesday... Read More
Philips Hue Add Bluetooth To Smart Lights
Dutch electronics brand Philips has moved to simplify its Hue lighting system, ditching the need for a hub and making it easier... Read More
Gaming Console Makers Sony, Microsoft & Nintendo Team Up To Avoid Price Rises
Big gaming console manufacturers Sony Microsoft and Nintendo have teamed up to attack the proposed 25% US tariffs on all gaming console... Read More
FIRST LOOK: New Echo Show 5 Ideal Bedside Device
A small screen battle is looming between Amazon and Google as the two battle to get voice control of your home. This... Read More
Belkin Hits The Logies, Again
Foxconn-owned tech accessories manufacturer, Belkin, has capitalised on Logies fanfare, by presenting all nominees, presenters and performers with a BOOST↑CHARGE™ Power Bank... Read More
Huawei Consumer Division Still Trying To Spruik A Future As NBN Slammed
As Huawei’s Corporate Networking Division were yesterday given credit for their recent comments about the sorry state of the NBN broadband network,... Read More
Sony, Fitbit & Apple In, Viano TV’s Out At Big W As They Look For Brand Growth
Sony, Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and Logitech are just a few of the brands Big W has invested in to drive a resurgence... Read More
Belkin’s First USB-C To Lightning Cable Released
Belkin has launched Boost Charge, the company’s first MFi-certified USB-C to Lightning cable. Also USB-IF certified, the new cable ensures 100 per... Read More
ALDI Goes Big On DIY Solar
German supermarket giant, ALDI, has unveiled a suite of DIY home improvement products for its June 29 ‘Special Buys’ sale, including a... Read More
Google Fix Nest Cam Smart Home Security Bug
Google has reportedly fixed a bug which allowed former owners of used Nest Cam Indoor security system access to security video feeds,... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Harvey Norman To Invest Heavily In ‘SmartHouse’ Store Within A Store
Harvey Norman are set to invest heavily in trying to grab a share of the connected home market with the big retailer... Read More
Hasselblad Takes On FujiFilm with Cheaper, Faster Medium Format Camera
Iconic camera maker Hasselblad has announced a new medium format mirrorless camera with a larger touchscreen, higher resolution viewfinder, and improved performance.... Read More
Amazon Updates Kindle Oasis With Colour Adjustable Display
Amazon has announced an updated version of the popular Kindle Oasis that enables readers to adjust the colour temperature of the display... Read More
Amazon Announce EOFY Smart Home Deals
Amazon Australia has announced extra deals as part of its mid-year sales, including discounts on smart home devices beginning tomorrow. From Wednesday... Read More
Woolworths Gift Random Shoppers Google Home Mini
Woolworths is seemingly prepping for the arrival of voice-activated grocery shopping by gifting random online shoppers a Google Home Mini. The Australian... Read More
Yamaha Add Two New Alexa Soundbars
Music and audio specialist, Yamaha, has expanded its soundbar range with two new models that feature Amazon Alexa built-in which will be... Read More
Belkin Release Its Strongest Cable Yet
Mobile accessories manufacturer Belkin has launched its new DuraTek Plus cables, which it claims are its strongest and most durable yet. The... Read More
Is Amazon As Big As They Claim? Some Say No, As Sales Fall
When Amazon arrived in Australia it was supposed to be instant gloom for retailers such as JB Hi Fi and Harvey Norman... Read More
D-Link Expand Vigilance Surveillance Portfolio
D-Link ANZ has added two new cameras to its Vigilance lineup: the 5MP outdoor mini bullet camera (DCS-4705E), and the 5MP outdoor... Read More
Sony Announce Huge New Full Frame Lenses
Sony has announced the longest prime lens yet for its full-frame mirrorless cameras as it faces pressure from Panasonic’s introduction of a... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Wesfarmer Buy Catch New K Mart Online Division
Days after Gerry Harvey purchased Seconds World From administration Wesfarmers has snared the Catch Group owners of Catch of The Day where... Read More
Microsoft Goes Big At E3, New Xbox, Gold & Game Pass Service + xCloud Service To Take On Google
Microsoft has used the big E3 gaming event in the US to announce that they are set to launch an Xbox Live... Read More