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Global Stories

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Robotics

LG unveils CLOiD home robot for 'Zero Labour' living

LG has unveiled CLOiD, a humanoid home robot at CES 2026, to orchestrate “Zero Labour” living by managing chores across smart appliances.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026

Internet of Things

Dreame unveils whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026

Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 4th Jan 2026

Smart Home

LG unveils CLOiD home robot to drive Zero Labour vision

LG will debut its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, pitching it as the centrepiece of a “Zero Labour Home” powered by AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Smart Home

LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand

LG launches its upgraded DUALCOOL AI Air conditioner in Australia, combining AI-driven comfort with energy efficiency for the 2025-26 summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Storage

Reolink launches E331 indoor smart camera with Argos

Reolink debuts its £39.99 E331 indoor Wi-Fi camera exclusively at Argos, pushing low-cost, subscription-free smart home security in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Internet of Things

Samsung brings AI home range to CES, Australia in 2026

Samsung will unveil its latest AI-powered laundry, cooling and cleaning appliances at CES 2025, ahead of an Australian launch in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Smart Home

LG launches AI-enabled washers & dryers with safety focus

LG Electronics Australia unveils AI-powered Series 9 and 10 washers and dryers, featuring dual-action start for child safety and energy-efficient fabric care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Media-for-equity gains ground as startups face funding crunch

Amid a venture capital slump, Mercurius Media Capital offers US startups media-for-equity deals, trading advertising slots for equity to spur growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Smart Home

Bluesound launches new Dolby Atmos soundbars with BluOS in Australia

Bluesound debuts PULSE CINEMA and MINI soundbars in Australia, blending Dolby Atmos and BluOS for immersive, scalable home audio solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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

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

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

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