Research suggests TVs are evolving for portability
The days of crowding around a big TV in the living room may be well and truly over for many families, as research from Samsung reveals.
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The house is barely just a house anymore, but more of a smart home. Thanks to sensors, lighting, security cameras, smart speakers, and more, the home of today can be a connected smart home that does more than let you live there.
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IKEA, Xbox team for gamer-inspired decor
You’ve seen gamer laptops, gamer chairs, gamer desks, and gamer headphones. Now prepare for gamer decor to gamify your home, in time for Gamescom.
Roborock’s antidote to summer grass arrives in spring
Mowing the backyard is about to find more apps that can start that, as Roborock officially joins robo-mowers locally.
Ezviz joins security with smart locks, no subscriptions
Security without the subscriptions is becoming more common, as another option pops up, this one with door locks and advanced features.
Google Home Speaker reviewed: a difficult conversation
A small size and support for Gemini makes the Google Home Speaker look clever on paper. But that’s before you see the price or try talking to it.
Tineco channels cleaning time in S9 Artist Steam Pro
There’s never enough time to get all the important things done, and that’s made doubly difficult when batteries run out. A new electric mop hopes to have at least one of those sorted.
Mova readies the “complete” robo vac for steps
Big houses with more than a flat floor might want to see what’s happening in robotics, as Mova details a big model offering plenty of suction and skill to take steps.
Alexa+ arrives in Australia with more AI at home
Owners of Amazon’s Echo speakers and displays might just get a little more AI at home shortly, provided they pony up for the privilege.
Organising your kids just got a little more Disney
Need to keep your kids on track for everything in their lives? A digital planner you can mount on fridges and walls just found its way to some Disney magic of sorts.
Energizer batteries get safer in accidental ingestion
Batteries don’t belong in bodies, but kids can do silly things. That’s why batteries are getting safer, and may actually help parents get to the ER without as much risk.
