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Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow
Wearables

Hands-on Review: Narwal Flow

Narwal's Flow robot vacuum and mop, featuring advanced AI and a new mopping system, is now available in Australia and New Zealand for AUD $2,499.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Arlo launches AI-driven cameras with pan tilt models from AUD $79
Storage

Arlo launches AI-driven cameras with pan tilt models from AUD $79

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Ring unveils new 2K & 4K security cameras with AI in ANZ
Smart Home

Ring unveils new 2K & 4K security cameras with AI in ANZ

Ring launches new 2K and 4K security cameras in Australia and New Zealand, featuring AI-powered video descriptions and enhanced low-light imaging.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances
Smart Home

Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge
Smart Home

Ecovacs unveils DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone with AI & fast charge

ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum with AI, fast Gallium Nitride charging, and advanced cleaning tech, priced AUD $2,999.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes
Smart Home

Dreame unveils stair-climbing vacuums & robotic arms for homes

Dreame has launched advanced smart cleaning devices including the Cyber X stair-climbing vacuum and the Cyber10 Ultra with robotic arm, boosting home automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10

The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Home automation stories

Skylink launches world's smallest smart side-mount garage opener
Smart Home

Skylink launches world's smallest smart side-mount garage opener

Skylink unveils the world's smallest smart side-mount garage door opener, offering space-saving design and app control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday
Smart Home

Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday

Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom
Firewalls

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
MOVA unveils wire-free robotic mowers with UltraView tech
Robotics

MOVA unveils wire-free robotic mowers with UltraView tech

MOVA launches wire-free robotic mowers with UltraView tech in Australia, enabling easy setup and autonomous lawn care across varied terrains without perimeter wires.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Australians avoid cleaning, turn to AI appliances for easier chores
Smart Home

Australians avoid cleaning, turn to AI appliances for easier chores

Nearly half of Australians avoid daily cleaning, turning to AI appliances like Samsung's smart vacuums and fridges for easier household chores.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
BLUETTI RVSolar 48V power system now available to streamline caravans & boat installs
Smart Home

BLUETTI RVSolar 48V power system now available to streamline caravans & boat installs

BLUETTI launches RVSolar 48V, a 30-minute setup power system for caravans and boats, priced from AUD $4,799 with smart control options available.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security cameras and systems in Australia ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days until 13 October.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999
Smart Home

Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999

Samsung launches The Premiere 5 interactive triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector in Australia, priced at AUD $2,999 with smart home and gaming features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025