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Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia

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Aqara's Camera Hub G350 lands in Australia, pairing 4K security monitoring with Matter interoperability, local storage and privacy features.
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Mylobster.ai plans kernel-level AI assistant platform

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Mylobster.ai unveils plan for kernel-level AI assistants across major platforms, targeting a USD $200 billion-plus systems-level market.
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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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Hands-on Review: Narwal Freo Z10

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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The Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum combines powerful suction and AI-powered self-cleaning for efficient, low-maintenance home cleaning at NZD $2,225.
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AI offers vital support for dementia care but risks remain high

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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AI aids dementia patients and carers with daily tasks and companionship, yet overuse risks cognitive decline and increased social isolation, experts warn.
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Public worried about AI as experts mitigate misconceptions

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Ipsos finds 75% of the public worried about AI and data privacy. Experts, including Trint, counter misconceptions, highlighting AI's productivity benefits.
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Tech trends shaking up the Australian retail sector in 2024

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Resurgence of RFID technology, generative AI with voice commerce, unified supply chain management, and AR integration is set to revolutionise Australia's retail scene.
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Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.
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Ramco Systems appoints senior leaders for its Global Payroll Business

Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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Ramco Systems has appointed Paul Nikhil Prasad as Business Head of Managed Payroll Services to contribute to its HR and Payroll business growth.
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Hands-on Review: Nanoleaf Essentials Light Bulbs

Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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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.
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Sony announces new Bravia range with cutting-edge processor

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, the BRAVIA TV's use a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear.
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Lenovo unveils new laptops, tablets and Amazon Alexa Show Mode

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Lenovo unveils new NEC consumer products at CES 2021, including the IdeaPad 5G laptop, Lenovo Tab P11 tablet, and Amazon Alexa Show Mode on select PCs.
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Are they spying? Young people wary of virtual assistants

Sat, 18th Jan 2020
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Young people are increasingly wary of virtual assistants due to fears of hacking, eavesdropping, and data theft, new Maintel research reveals.
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Alexa to join the living room through LG TVs

Wed, 29th May 2019
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LG adds Alexa to 2019 AI TVs in Australia and NZ, enhancing the smart home experience with seamless voice control.
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Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.
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LG makes TVs smarter with new AI processors

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Latest TVs from LG use deep learning to enhance the video and audio output and introduces integration with Alexa.
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Review: The Sonos Beam - more than a soundbar

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Sonos' is one of the serious contenders in the smart speaker market. Is the Beam soundbar worth taking seriously? I think it actually might be.
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Search to purchase will cause voice AI tech to bloom

Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
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This year it is estimated that over 100 million smart speakers will be installed - but it isn't going to stop there.
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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
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Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Mon, 28th May 2018
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Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.