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Kiwi Stories

Home automation stories

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Genesis creates a one-stop-shop for home automation

Energyhub, a pilot project by Genesis, offers New Zealanders a diverse range of energy products to connect, manage, and control their energy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Internet of Things

The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis

The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...

By Chris Barber • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Internet of Things

Karson: How Kiwi-Belgian connections created the world's first 'virtual butler'

Meet Bart Brichau, co-founder of Karson, the virtual butler that's making home automation affordable and reliable.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Home automation stories

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue outdoor lighting range - ambience in 16 million colours

Smart, ambient and moody: When I set them up in our garden, I had visions of poolside siestas and mood lighting.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Light Panels and Nanoleaf Rhythm

Nanoleaf's Light Panels and Rhythm accessory offer a stunning, customisable lighting experience that's sensitive to sound, perfect for setting the mood.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Security and elegance meet with Ring

Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Robotics

The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe

Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Internet of Things

Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution

Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Smart Home

The HomePod makes its way to the land down under

HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to hundreds of genres, moods and activities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Semiconductors

D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection

The D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee and Intel's connected home technology automatically protects all devices connected to the network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Robotics

The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on

The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Semiconductors

Research finds it's time to up the security stakes in IoT manufacturing

New research calls for proper security platforms to protect devices residing in the Internet of Things (IoT) sphere now - and in the future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Insight Switch

Belkin have come up with an even smarter and easier way to up your home. The Insight Switch is not only smart, it's incredibly useful.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015

Storage

Review: Thecus N2310 NAS

Thecus N2310 NAS: More than just storage, it's a micro server with its own OS, enabling a plethora of apps and personal cloud capabilities. #ThecusN2310.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2014