Smart Home News

Building an app for builders

A Sydney company, David Campbell Building, has created the Tradie's App ($52.99 from iTunes) to manage jobs on site.

Sony introduces 3-D audio equipment to match its 3-D TVs

Sony has introduced two soundbars and a home-theater system that the company claims provides a 3-D audio experience to match its 3-D television sets.

New Intel sensor could cut electricity bill 


A new sensor and personal energy management panel made by Intel could help combat global warming by cutting electricity use by one-third.

IPad becomes the base for advanced home-control systems


Apple's iPad tablet PC has become the device of choice for some CE integrators building home-control systems.

Study: Majority of websites are not trustworthy enough


About 8% of consumer websites are doing enough to cut down on online fraud -- the rest need work, says a report from the Online Trust Alliance.

Raising the volume on 3-D gaming


A 3-D-gaming conference is saying it?s time for the gaming industry to catch up with its film and TV counterparts when it comes to sharing the benefits of the latest 3-D technology.

iPhone Apps That Stream TV & Radio

The Australian Newspaper takes a look at iPhone apps and talks about media invasion of the iPad.

Denon enables 3-D on latest Blu-ray players


Denon has introduced two Blu-ray players that are 3-D-compatible and can be used with Blu-ray discs, standard DVDs, CDs and high-resolution audio discs.

Panasonic commits to DivX Plus HD system on Blu-ray players


Panasonic's next generation of 3-D Blu-ray disc players and home-theater systems will support DivX Plus HD playback technology.

3D TV Review

The Australian Newspaper takes a closer look at 3D TV and Gaming.