Smart Home News

No-frills NBN provider aims for the tech savvy
A group of telco consultants and engineers in Victoria is planning to launch a not-for-profit internet service provider in an attempt to provide cheap NBN access.

NBN Co opens app testing sandpit
NBN Co has begun 'matchmaking' developers of bandwidth-hungry software with internet service providers.

Australia cuts down on spam: Report
Australia has reduced its spam & is 52nd in world, but Asia generates the most globally.

Smart thermostats see wider adoption by utilities

US utilities are slowly embracing smart thermostats to help manage the energy consumption of their customers.

Gaming consoles lose status as top streaming device

Over half North America and Western Europe homes will be connected to the Internet through TVs in five years.

Consumers say they trust Amazon twice as much as Facebook
Consumers are more willing to let Amazon use their purchase history to recommend products.

'Minority Report' software hits the real world
The software behind the film Minority Report, where Tom Cruise speeds through video on a large screen using only hand gestures, is making its way into the real world.

Consumer electronics sales to top $200 billion in 2012

Skyrocketing U.S. sales of smartphones and tablets are behind soaring tech market.

3DTV adoption will grow thanks to lower prices

Increased consumer interest, lower prices and 3D standards will help drive 3D uptake.

3 in 4 people around the world have mobile access

Access to mobile phones has reached 75% of the global population, according to a World Bank report.

Reap the benefits of grid-connected smart buildings

Connecting the smart grid to efficient building management holds significant opportunity for commercial building owners and utilities.

Smartphones now more attainable, desirable
The number of U.S. mobile phone subscribers switching from feature phones to smartphones is at halfway mark.