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Spark and AirSuite launch indoor air quality solution for offices
Internet of Things

Spark and AirSuite launch indoor air quality solution for offices

Telecoms giant Spark partners with environmental startup AirSuite to provide a solution for maintaining indoor air quality for offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
EduTech

$6 million classrooms for Wellington school

Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Tramping New Zealand
Cloud Services

Tramping New Zealand

New website Tramping New Zealand offers comprehensive guides on hikes, national parks, and tramping huts, catering to both seasoned and novice hikers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Global Stories

Lighting stories

Crompton crowned world's top ceiling fan maker by 2024
Manufacturing

Crompton crowned world's top ceiling fan maker by 2024

Crompton named world's top ceiling fan brand for 2024 by Euromonitor, selling over two crore units a year and one fan every two seconds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024
Clean technologies

Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
EnOcean leads with sustainable IoT solutions for energy efficiency
Internet of Things

EnOcean leads with sustainable IoT solutions for energy efficiency

EnOcean, an innovator in energy harvesting and IoT solutions, is developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at office space optimisation, energy management and wellbeing to combat key global challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Getac unveils rugged devices with embedded LiFi technology
Tablets

Getac unveils rugged devices with embedded LiFi technology

Getac has successfully embedded LiFi technology into its rugged devices as part of a new innovation project with Signify, the global provider of lighting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs

There is a veritable panoply of colour schemes and I found one that matched my editor's mood when I've made too many typos.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue starter kit
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue starter kit

Philips Hue smart lighting receives rave reviews for its ease of setup, wide range of colours, and overall user experience.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60

Philips Hue smart lighting promises to make any home a smart home. Darren Price checks out the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
Hands-on Review: Google Nest camera with floodlights
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Nest camera with floodlights

When planning the house move, security was one of my biggest worries. One of the measures I took was to install a Google Nest camera with floodlights.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Lines
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Lines

If you have read any of my previous reviews, you would know I am a big fan of Nanoleaf and its products. I have their panels and strips all over my house.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022

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UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use
Internet of Things

UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use

UK homes using the ivie smart meter app almost halved gas cooking in December 2025, helping cut overall household energy use by 5.5%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas
Physical Security

Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas

Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies
Power / Energy

UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies

With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
PowerStack and ISCS team up in Australian solar power deal
Power / Energy

PowerStack and ISCS team up in Australian solar power deal

PowerStack, the Australian solar innovator, partners with ISCS, a leading security technology provider, to expand distribution of its unique, vertical solar power poles nationwide.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024