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Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta
Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Global Smart Home market to hit $158 billion by 2024
Data Protection

Global Smart Home market to hit $158 billion by 2024

5G rollout and heavy investment from big tech are set to drive global smart home revenue to USD $158 billion by 2024.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
The latest design trends in residential projects
Smart Home

The latest design trends in residential projects

Buyers in boutique apartment projects are driving demand for custom layouts, hotel-style foyers and wellness spaces as competition intensifies.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019
The smart future of our homes
Digital Transformation

The smart future of our homes

Homebuyers are increasingly seeking properties that let them control lighting, heating and security from their devices.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Genesis creates a one-stop-shop for home automation
DataCentre infrastructure

Genesis creates a one-stop-shop for home automation

Energyhub, a pilot project by Genesis, offers New Zealanders a diverse range of energy products to connect, manage, and control their energy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

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RTI announces its new seamless KX4 in-wall touch panel
Smart Home

RTI announces its new seamless KX4 in-wall touch panel

RTI launches the KX4 in-wall touch panel keypad, a powerful and cost-effective tool for smart office environments.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023
Google unveils new Nest Cams and Doorbells
Smart Home

Google unveils new Nest Cams and Doorbells

Google unveils its next-generation Nest Cams and Doorbell, including the company's first battery-powered camera and doorbell.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Hands-on Review: Amazon Echo Show 8
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Amazon Echo Show 8

Amazon's Echo Show 8 impresses with its versatile 8-inch touchscreen and robust speaker quality, adding a multimedia edge to your digital assistant.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
Aruba releases end-to-end switching portfolio
Network Infrastructure

Aruba releases end-to-end switching portfolio

Aruba unveils an end-to-end switching portfolio with AI-powered automation. The new CX series promises enhanced agility and modern enterprise solutions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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

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