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Reolink unveils Boxing Day deals on 4K security kit

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Reolink launches Australian Boxing Day sale with up to 48% off 4K home security kits, led by the Go Ultra solar 4G camera bundle.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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Swann adds AWS generative AI to cut camera alert noise

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Swann taps AWS generative AI so its security cameras only ping for user-defined events, slashing false alerts and notification overload.
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AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.
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Arlo launches AI-driven cameras with pan tilt models from AUD $79

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Arlo launches new AI-powered smart home cameras, including pan tilt models from AUD $79, offering 360-degree coverage and customisable alerts from 13 October.
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Ring unveils new 2K & 4K security cameras with AI in ANZ

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Ring launches new 2K and 4K security cameras in Australia and New Zealand, featuring AI-powered video descriptions and enhanced low-light imaging.
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.
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Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
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Arlo Secure 6 adds AI event captions & natural video search

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Arlo Secure 6 now features AI-driven Event Captions with Video Search coming soon, enhancing home security footage access and review for subscribers.
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Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.
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Hands-on Review: Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI uses 3D LiDAR and an Omni Station for autonomous vacuuming and mopping with minimal user intervention.
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Samsung strengthens 2025 TV range with QLED advancements

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Samsung unveils its 2025 Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs in New Zealand, featuring AI-driven tech, quantum dot advancements, and wireless 8K connectivity for premium viewing.
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Reolink partners with Home Assistant for local privacy upgrades

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.
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Arlo highlights cloud storage for World Cloud Security Day

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Arlo Technologies marks World Cloud Security Day by showcasing cloud storage's pivotal role in enhancing home security with remote access and AI features.
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Gender equality as a business advantage on Women's Day

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leaders stress that achieving gender equality in the workplace is crucial for innovation and economic success.
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TechSee unveils Connectivity Guru for Wi-Fi diagnostics

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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TechSee has unveiled Connectivity Guru, a visual AI solution enhancing Wi-Fi troubleshooting with real-time diagnostics and 3D heatmaps for improved customer support.
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CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
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Ring unveils 2K video for improved home security cameras

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Ring has unveiled a major upgrade for its Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and Spotlight Cam Pro, introducing 2K video resolution and new Vehicle Detection feature in 2025.
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ADT Security announces re-entry into security guarding

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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ADT Security is re-entering Australasia's guarding market with Signature Security Group, launching AI-driven video guarding and live response.