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Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory
Internet of Things

Blink launches 2K+ battery doorbell & solar accessory

New Zealand buyers can now add a wire-free 2K doorbell and solar-powered camera accessory as Blink broadens its home security range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs
Internet of Things

TCL brings Google TV with Gemini to more Europe TVs

Eligible TCL TV owners in Europe can now use voice-led Gemini searches and smart home controls, with the UK already receiving the update.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range
Surveillance

No blind spots: Reolink unveils dynamic, AI-powered range

The new OMVI range could cut costs for homes and businesses by replacing multi-camera setups with one device that tracks subjects in 360 degrees.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Avoz lands exclusive OpenAudio distribution in Australasia
Smart Home

Avoz lands exclusive OpenAudio distribution in Australasia

Dealer support and local distribution in Australia and New Zealand will now come from AVOZ as OpenAudio targets retrofit and new-build projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

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MOVA launches Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner in Australia
Smart Cities

MOVA launches Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner in Australia

A new category in MOVA's local line-up targets Australia's 1.2 million residential pools, with automated cleaning priced from AUD $1,099.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers
Edge Computing

Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers

Robotic mower makers could cut installation complexity as the new range targets gardens from simple plots to estate-scale lawns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on smart home devices
Biometrics

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on smart home devices

Deals on connected locks, alarms and hobby kit are drawing shoppers beyond mainstream electronics, with some prices cut by up to 35%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada
IoT Security

Schlage launches Sense Pro smart deadbolt in Canada

Canadian buyers gain hands-free entry as the lock brings Matter over Thread support and Apple Home Key compatibility for compatible devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ecovacs extends sale with flagship robot cleaner added
Internet of Things

Ecovacs extends sale with flagship robot cleaner added

Australian shoppers can now get ECOVACS' flagship DEEBOT X11 OMNI Cyclone for AUD $1,399, down from AUD $2,999, after the sale was extended.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
This Calgary-founded app turns brainwaves into actions
Smart Home

This Calgary-founded app turns brainwaves into actions

Users with cerebral palsy can now control phones, toys and smart-home devices as a Calgary start-up expands access to brain-computer tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales
Internet of Things

ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales

The category's growth is being driven by demand for safer, easier cleaning of high-rise glass as WINBOT passes 1 million units sold this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Ecovacs cuts robot vacuum prices by up to 50% in Australia
Robotics

Ecovacs cuts robot vacuum prices by up to 50% in Australia

Australian shoppers can save up to 50% as end-of-financial-year deals broaden access to premium robot cleaners and lawn mowers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026
Internet of Things

Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026

The ranking underscores Dreame's rapid global expansion, with the company now selling robot vacuums in more than 120 countries and regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada
Data Protection

TP-Link expands Tapo home security range in Canada

Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Reolink launches triple-lens security cameras in Australia
Smart Home

Reolink launches triple-lens security cameras in Australia

Homeowners can now buy Reolink's new triple-lens cameras in Australia, with the first OMVI model priced from AUD $429.99 and subscription-free storage.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026