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Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Power / Energy

PowerStack and ISCS team up in Australian solar power deal

PowerStack, the Australian solar innovator, partners with ISCS, a leading security technology provider, to expand distribution of its unique, vertical solar power poles nationwide.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Global Stories

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Smart Cities

Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative

The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)

Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Manufacturing

Crompton crowned world's top ceiling fan maker by 2024

Crompton named world's top ceiling fan brand for 2024 by Euromonitor, selling over two crore units a year and one fan every two seconds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Clean technologies

Siemens to showcase sustainability solutions at Light + Building 2024

Siemens to reveal groundbreaking products and strategic collaborations for sustainable infrastructure at Light + Building 2024, underpinning global shift towards sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Internet of Things

EnOcean leads with sustainable IoT solutions for energy efficiency

EnOcean, an innovator in energy harvesting and IoT solutions, is developing sustainable energy solutions aimed at office space optimisation, energy management and wellbeing to combat key global challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Tablets

Getac unveils rugged devices with embedded LiFi technology

Getac has successfully embedded LiFi technology into its rugged devices as part of a new innovation project with Signify, the global provider of lighting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs

There is a veritable panoply of colour schemes and I found one that matched my editor's mood when I've made too many typos.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue starter kit

Philips Hue smart lighting receives rave reviews for its ease of setup, wide range of colours, and overall user experience.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Smart Home

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Local Government

Cost blowout for new Waikato football turf revealed to be $500k

Unexpected ground conditions pushed the Korikori Park project to about GBP £2.6 million, but the turf is already easing cancellations for local teams.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last month

Food technology

Crompton launches Ameo Pro air fryer for even cooking

The new model aims to cut the need for constant monitoring, with Crompton saying it can cook food up to 30% faster and more evenly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

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

Physical Security

Firms urged to tighten office security before Christmas

Businesses are being warned to tighten office security before the Christmas shutdown as experts flag overlooked access, fire and asset risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

Risk & Compliance

Responsibilities of a PCBU

New Zealand employers can face wider safety duties than many realise, covering mental health, training, equipment and worker accommodation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Firewalls

Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award

Optic Security Group's Auckland team wins the Wesco Anixter Inner Range Integriti Project of the Year 2023, showcasing excellence in cutting-edge security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Power / Energy

UK households respond to energy crisis with conservation strategies

With energy bills on the rise across the UK, Sergey Ogorodnov, CEO of Voltaware, suggests four key strategies, including energy-efficient lighting and insulation, to maintain costs amidst the ongoing energy crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024