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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

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

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

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

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

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

Internet of Things

The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis

The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...

By Chris Barber • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Home automation stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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