Apple’s HomeView costs $299 / £299 — but that doesn’t unlock all of its best features
 Apple’s HomeView costs $299 / £299 — but that doesn’t unlock all of its best features

Apple’s $299 HomeView can show your security cameras, but you’ll need an iPhone and an iCloud+ subscription before its AI can tell you what happened.

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I’ve tried Apple’s HomeView, and it could help me do more at home without reaching for my iPhone
 I’ve tried Apple’s HomeView, and it could help me do more at home without reaching for my iPhone

I’ve spent some time with Apple’s HomeView smart display, exploring its personalized interface, smart home controls, and new Siri AI features.

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When’s the best time to buy an Amazon Echo Show? Right now — here’s why
 When’s the best time to buy an Amazon Echo Show? Right now — here’s why

If you’re planning on buying an Echo Show on Prime Day, read this first.

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UGreen is bringing local storage, computing, and smart-home control together with its new AI tech — I’ve seen it in action, and it could be a game changer
 UGreen is bringing local storage, computing, and smart-home control together with its new AI tech — I’ve seen it in action, and it could be a game changer

I saw UGreen’s new AI-led NAS tech in action, and it could be a total game changer for your home.

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A new Gemini for Home update is rolling out, but users are slamming Google for not fixing ‘missing and broken features’ despite the voice upgrades
 A new Gemini for Home update is rolling out, but users are slamming Google for not fixing ‘missing and broken features’ despite the voice upgrades

Gemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.

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Amazon just gave users a valuable upgrade — Alexa+ is now free to use on Fire TV devices as well as Hisense and Panasonic models, and you don’t need Prime
 Amazon just gave users a valuable upgrade — Alexa+ is now free to use on Fire TV devices as well as Hisense and Panasonic models, and you don’t need Prime

Amazon just made Alexa+ free to use on Fire TV devices, and you don’t need a Prime membership.

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Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
 Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running

Amazon’s heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

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A new Google Home Display is reportedly on the way — but what our smart homes actually need in 2026 is a proper Pixel Tablet successor
 A new Google Home Display is reportedly on the way — but what our smart homes actually need in 2026 is a proper Pixel Tablet successor

A new Home Display sounds intriguing — but I’ll be disappointed if Google gives us another stationary screen instead of a movable AI hub.

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I’ve been looking to upgrade my tech — and these 12 gems under AU$50 are going straight to my cart

Amazon AU has officially kicked off its first big sale event for 2026 with the Big Smile Sale, and there are some great tech upgrades for under AU$50 — here are the ones that I’m personally eyeing off.
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