Smart Home News

Confusion over who runs the NBN

More than a quarter of people surveyed believe Telstra will assume control of the $43 billion national broadband network (NBN).

How green is your TV?


Green TVs are all the rage these days, and manufacturers are employing a wide range of eco-friendly options to entice environmentally concerned consumers, according to this report.

Video game consoles morph beyond gaming roots

Video game consoles such as Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3 are, according to this report, morphing beyond their gaming roots and becoming full-fledged entertainment platforms.

Nick study says technology brings families together

New media technology may seem to drive families apart, but new research from Nickelodeon says many are doing activities together.

Telstra questions fast broadband demand

TELSTRA boss David Thodey wonders if the Government's $43 billion national broadband network will be worth it.

Clicker Aims to Be the Path to TV Online

The Web is increasingly filled with television shows and Clicker believes it can help.

Xbox Live: More than 2 million served ... simultaneously


Microsoft last week set a record when more than 2 million users tapped into the company's Xbox Live service at the same time, a company spokesman said.

Select Sony Bravias, Blu-ray players get Netflix streams


Select Sony Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray players now are equipped to directly stream Netflix's catalog of 17,000 "Watch Instantly" titles.

Amazon Fresh launches iPhone-optimized Web site


Amazon Fresh is making it easier for people with iPhones to order groceries.

TomTom Adds Text-to-Speech to iPhone

A new upgrade to TomTom's iPhone GPS app attempts to bring its feature set up to its rivals'.

Smartphones enter the e-book market


Smartphones such as Apple's iPhone are becoming a viable alternative to e-readers such as Amazon's Kindle, according to this report.