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Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin

The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform
Internet of Things

LG unveils ThinQ Claw AI agent for connected home platform

The text-based agent aims to simplify control of connected appliances by letting users describe plans in natural language rather than set routines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026
LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances
Smart Home

LG expands A-grade energy savings across home appliances

Lower electricity bills and stronger energy labels are now reaching more households as LG pushes A-grade efficiency into mainstream appliances.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances
Smart Home

LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances

The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches outdoor robot cleaners in Australia

Australian households can now buy robot mowers, window cleaners and pool scrubbers as Ecovacs extends automation beyond indoor floors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026

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Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push
Internet of Things

Hisense marks 20 years in Australia with home push

Its local range now spans fridges, laundry and connected devices, as the brand seeks to hold shelf space in a crowded market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung
Smart Home

Australians choose home sport over stadiums: Samsung

Rising ticket prices and comfort are pushing more Australians to watch live sport at home, with 91% preferring the sofa to stadium seats.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • 5 days ago
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
TCL launches Super Drum washer & dryer in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches Super Drum washer & dryer in Australia

The range targets Australian households seeking larger-capacity laundry appliances with app control and heat-pump efficiency at mainstream prices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech
Robotics

MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech

Australian households will get wider access to connected yard, pool and pet devices as the brand expands beyond indoor floor cleaning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September
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 • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Samsung expands business mobile distribution through WBT
Digital Signage

Samsung expands business mobile distribution through WBT

It gives Australian resellers a single source for Samsung business devices, displays and appliances as the group pushes bundled enterprise sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia
Internet of Things

Dreame cuts Prime Day prices by up to 74% in Australia

Shoppers in Australia can save up to AUD $2,049.01 on robot vacuums and dryers as Dreame broadens its Prime Day sale across home care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs
Internet of Things

Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs

Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales
Internet of Things

ECOVACS says WINBOT tops global robotic window sales

The category's growth is being driven by demand for safer, easier cleaning of high-rise glass as WINBOT passes 1 million units sold this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026
Internet of Things

Dreame tops global robot vacuum rankings in Q1 2026

The ranking underscores Dreame's rapid global expansion, with the company now selling robot vacuums in more than 120 countries and regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026