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Pour me a drink “JIM”: The world's first smart decanter
Smart Home

Pour me a drink “JIM”: The world's first smart decanter

Jim Beam revolutionises bourbon pouring with JIM, the world's first smart decanter, featuring voice commands and engineered with over 200 years of expertise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances
Breach Prevention

Check Point & LG plug security vulnerabilities in smart appliances

Check Point researchers recently worked with LG to plug vulnerabilities in a number of home appliances, including robot vacuum cleaners & dishwashers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver
Apps

Ever wanted Superman-vision? WalabotDIY might deliver

Vayyar Imaging's WalabotDIY, a 3D-imaging sensor, is now available for Australian DIY enthusiasts, allowing users to see inside walls.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war
Smart Home

Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war

Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets users control music across multiple Amazon Echo devices...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Apple's answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors
Smart Home

Apple's answer to the Echo adapts sound direction with 360-degree sensors

Apple's HomePod sets to revolutionise audio with adaptive 360° sensors and Siri integration for a seamless listening adventure.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge
Smart Home

Turn your smart home into a giant battery with Wi-Charge

Wi-Charge transforms your smart home into a giant battery by delivering long-range wireless power, ending the clutter of charging cables forever.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey
Smart Home

Back to basics, how to get started on your smart home journey

It can be a bit overwhelming to get started on your smart home journey, here are three basic products to get you going...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous 'smart' appliances
Smart Home

Remote controlled toilets and electronic piggy banks, three ridiculous 'smart' appliances

In the realm of the odd but handy, behold iKettles, Porkfolios, and high-tech loos, blending convenience with a touch of the bizarre.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all
Smart Home

From mood lighting to a disco rave, Heelight is a smart-bulb that promises it all

Revolutionary Heelight bulb set to light up homes in ANZ with its 16 million colours, catering to every mood without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core
Encryption

Hyundai Mobis creates NFC-based smartkey for vehicles: Encryption & authentication at the core

Encryption and authentication technologies are able to encrypt data between the vehicle and smartphone; as well as accurately identify the requests.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security
Smart Home

Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security

Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Smart appliances

Technology changing the face of retail, exec says

Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?
Bluetooth

Grumpy tech guy: Are smart appliances aimed at dummies?

If opening the fridge door to see what's in the fridge is too much of a chore then great, you've saved yourself 15 seconds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020
Digital Transformation

Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020

IDC forecasts that intelligent systems will have a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015-2020, with revenues exceeding $2.2 trillion in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Exclusive interview: The key to a musk free mancave
Smart Home

Exclusive interview: The key to a musk free mancave

I recently had to opportunity to talk to Paul Dawson about Dyson's air purifier and what benefits it brings to our health...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services
Marketing Technologies

Out with the card, in with the new: Kiwis are looking for new ways to pay for goods and services

Kiwis are keen to embrace new ways of paying, with smart home devices and mobile phones leading the charge, says a Visa-commissioned survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand
Apple

All new 9.7-inch iPad Pro comes to New Zealand

Apple has released an all new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and says it will be available to order March 24 for a starting price of NZ$1,049.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016