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D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach
Network Infrastructure

D-Link taps Dicker Data to grow converged security reach

D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as distributor to expand converged security reach via DAS, targeting installers and IT resellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia
Internet of Things

Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia

Reolink brings its 4K dual-lens TrackFlex floodlight camera to Australia, promising pan-tilt-zoom coverage and AI search for AUD $399.99.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Home automation stories

Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models
Robotics

Nvidia pushes Jetson as edge hub for open AI models

Nvidia is pitching Jetson as the key edge platform for open generative AI, pushing speech, vision and robotics models out of the data centre.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards
Storage

TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards

TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Grundfos unveils smart pump controller for bore water
Internet of Things

Grundfos unveils smart pump controller for bore water

Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge
Data Protection

AI Media Station puts edge intelligence in the lounge

KTC and Consult Red unveil AI Media Station, a Qualcomm-powered proof-of-concept bringing private edge AI control to living room media hubs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES
Robotics

ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES

ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal
Internet of Things

Roborock unveils AI stair-climbing robot & Real Madrid deal

Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Storage

Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands
Smart Cities

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands

Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform
Software-as-a-Service

Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use
Internet of Things

UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use

UK homes using the ivie smart meter app almost halved gas cooking in December 2025, helping cut overall household energy use by 5.5%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Wearables

Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push

Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ
Internet of Things

Grundfos unveils smart groundwater controller in NZ

Grundfos launches CU 302 smart groundwater controller in New Zealand, adding app-based remote monitoring and constant-pressure control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts
Storage

Arlo Pro 6 camera brings 2K+ HDR video & AI alerts

Arlo Europe has unveiled the Pro 6 security camera, offering 2K+ HDR video, colour night vision and AI-powered alerts from GBP £169.99.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts
Storage

Arlo unveils Ultra 3 4K AI camera with early alerts

Arlo launches Ultra 3 4K HDR security camera with AI-powered early alerts, 180-degree view and cloud-linked hub from GBP £529.99 in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption
Smart Cities

Argos index reveals UK surge in smart home adoption

Smart speakers and TVs dominate UK smart homes as Argos index shows rising demand for security, heating and energy-saving tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026