Home tech
Withered bunch of flowers for $325 delivered a day late for funeral
Choice has announced the winners of its Shonky Awards, which includes a florist, an airline and a pet loan provider.
- by Anna Patty
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TV tech war heats up after strong pandemic sales
The next phase of the TV technology war is about to kick off, with South Korean giants - Samsung and LG – squaring off against each other.
- by Tim Biggs
The 3D printer was supposed to be everywhere by now, so where is it?
The home 3D printing revolution may have failed to fire, but the technology is doing big things behind the scenes.
- by Tim Biggs
The best home tech for your buck this tax time
From TVs and headphones to smart home gadgets, here are our top picks if you’re planning a splurge with your tax refund this year.
- by Tim Biggs
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‘Voice assistants’ have become less vocal, but much more powerful
As Amazon and Google usher in an era of ambient computing, Sonos pushes back over privacy concerns with a music-based voice service of its own.
- by Tim Biggs
Google’s new gadgets, updates designed to power ‘ambient computing’
Assistants that know when you’re talking to them and search results more connected to the real world were some of the announcements at Google I/O, while the Pixel Watch was also unveiled.
- by Tim Biggs
Smart homes on the rise as devices and prices diversify
From $15 light bulbs to $400 smart displays, Australians are snapping up gear to connect and automate their homes.
- by Tim Biggs
Apple rivals add tricks and treats to compete in noisy earbud space
Caught between the dominant Apple and a number of emerging budget brands, the likes of Sony and LG are coming up with new tricks to compete.
- by Tim Biggs
Why you should buy a desktop PC in 2022
Laptops, smartphones and tablets may seem more convenient, but for home use a desktop PC is hard to beat.
- by Tim Biggs
Aussies ramp up home security, but one in five still don’t lock doors
Australian households are ramping up their home security, but some are still skipping the basics to safeguard their property, a new survey shows.
- by Kate Burke
Hey Alexa, show me all the home tech Aussies are adopting, including self-cleaning toilets
Forget butler’s pantries and walk-in wardrobes, the most highly prized features on home-buyers’ wish-lists are now all to do with technology.
- by Sue Williams