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Apple HomeView smart display sitting on a kitchen bench showing its home screen

Home & Lifestyle

Apple HomeView Smart Display Starts Arriving in Australia

Apple's HomeView smart display has begun arriving in Australia, alongside a new Apple TV 4K, with both devices launching globally on the same day.

Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 outdoor security camera mounted on a wall with its tracking spotlight active

Home & Lifestyle

Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 Adds Auto-Tracking Light to Deter Intruders

Anker's new Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 is a 4K outdoor security camera that locks onto intruders with a tracking spotlight and siren.

Denon AVR-X2900H review

Audio · Home & Lifestyle · Reviews

Denon AVR-X2900H Review: Immersive Home Theatre Sound Simplified

The Denon AVR-X2900H combines Dolby Atmos sound, HEOS streaming and flexible 4K/8K connectivity in one approachable home theatre receiver.

Narwal Freo 20 review

Home & Lifestyle · Reviews

Narwal Freo 20 Review: Hot-Water Mopping Meets Serious Suction

The Narwal Freo 20 combines a flattened self-cleaning roller mop with 31,000Pa suction and dual-camera AI navigation for thorough, low-maintenance cleaning.

Amazon Echo speaker with AUX input jack visible on the back panel

Audio · Home & Lifestyle

Amazon Disables Alexa Voice Commands For Echo AUX Input

Amazon has switched off Alexa's voice control over the AUX input on several older Echo speakers, though the physical port still works.

Large home theatre screen illustrating the scale of a future 111-inch OLED TV

Hardware · Home & Lifestyle

LG Display Reportedly Eyes a Future 111-Inch OLED TV

LG Display is reportedly putting extra money into large-panel OLED production, raising the possibility of a 111-inch OLED TV down the track.

Home & Lifestyle · Software

How Voice Control Is Being Integrated Into Modern Car Audio Systems

This article looks at the growing role of voice control technology in modern car audio systems, how it ... Read more

Samsung Smart TV on a stand, illustrating concerns over Samsung Smart TV AI tracking of viewers

AI · Home & Lifestyle

Samsung Smart TV AI Allegedly Records Audio for Ads

A bug bounty hunter claims his Samsung Smart TV runs AI code that listens through connected microphones and screenshots the screen for ad targeting.

Apple Home Collection smart lock, camera and doorbell displayed together

Home & Lifestyle

Apple Finally Builds Its Own Smart Home Hardware Lineup

Apple has launched its first full line of smart home hardware, built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for deeper integration.

Apple TV 4K Siri AI interface shown in full screen on a living room television

AI · Home & Lifestyle

Apple TV 4K Siri AI Update Brings Smarter Home Entertainment

Apple's new Apple TV 4K leans on Siri AI and Apple Intelligence for faster, full-screen content discovery and hands-free voice control.

Roborock Saros 20 Flow review

Home & Lifestyle · Lifestyle · Reviews

Roborock Saros 20 Flow Review: Smarter Flow for Spotless Floors

The Roborock Saros 20 Flow pairs an ultra-slim design with powerful suction and warm-water mopping for genuinely effortless floor care.

Nyrius Phoenix Home wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver used in a home theatre setup

Home & Lifestyle

Nyrius Phoenix Home Beams 4K Video Without Any Cables

The Nyrius Phoenix Home wirelessly streams 4K 60Hz HDMI video through walls, giving home theatre fans a cable-free way to connect sources to screens.

Roborock F25 Steam review

Home & Lifestyle · Reviews

Roborock F25 Steam Review: Steam Power That Ends Multi-Pass Mopping

The Roborock F25 Steam combines 180°C VaporFlow steam with 25,000 Pa suction to lift stains and hair in one pass.

Roborock F25 Ace Pro review

Home & Lifestyle · Reviews

Roborock F25 Ace Pro Review: JetFoaming Power Meets Everyday Ease

The Roborock F25 Ace Pro combines strong suction with foam-based detergent cleaning for a genuinely low-effort hard floor routine.

Roborock RockAqua P1 robotic pool cleaner floating at the waterline of a swimming pool

Home & Lifestyle

Roborock Enters Pool Cleaning With RockAqua P1 Launch

Roborock has unveiled the RockAqua P1, its first robotic pool cleaner, promising smart navigation and easy retrieval for pools of any shape.