Aratek facial recognition improves access control
Taiwanese biometrics and security company Aratek has launched TruFace, a biometric security offering for access control security aimed at increasing workforce efficiency. With biometric access control, visitor management and [...]
Dialog Axiata takes wifi to every corner
Sri Lanka-based Dialog Axiata has launched a holistic and secure home wifi system to enable wifi connectivity in every corner of the home by eliminating low-coverage blind spots. Through [...]
New Apple HomePod can recognise home alarms
Apple has launched the second generation of its Siri-equipped HomePod smart speaker. It includes support for immersive Spatial Audio tracks and new ways to manage tasks and control a [...]
Robot-built homes go on sale in Arizona
Construction robotics and automation developer Diamond Age has made its first 3D-printed houses available for sale. The company uses automation, robotics and composite materials to cut the cost and [...]
Energous and LIXIL wireless charged home sensors
Energous, a US RF-based charging developer for wireless power networks, and Japanese home IoT maker LIXIL are together developing wirelessly powered smart sensors for home and office. The collaboration [...]
Portal simplifies home energy support applications
US energy efficiency non-profit EFI has launched a new contractor ordering portal to simplify the approvals process for Income Qualified Smart Thermostats. The aim is to ensure that more [...]
Hisense adopts Matter for Smart Home products
The world’s second largest manufacturer of TVs, Qingdao-based Hisense, plans to integrate support for the Matter protocol starting in 2023. The company’s portfolio, which includes consumer and home appliance [...]
Lennox launches new smart home sensors
Lennox Industries has launched a range of new smart home products including a smart thermostat, a smart air quality monitor, and a smart room sensor. The company’s S40 Smart [...]
TP-Link boosts its smart home line-up
Smart home device maker TP-Link has unveiled a new generation of smart home security cameras, video doorbells, smart door locks, robot vacuum cleaners and Matter compatible products. It has [...]
Tramontina launches smart cooking system
Brazilian homeware maker Tramontina has launched a smart cooking system designed to guide home cooks through every step of food preparation and cooking through an integrated cooktop connected to [...]
Samsung Matter-compatible smart-home hub
Samsung used last week’s CES in Las Vegas to unveil SmartThings Station, a Matter-compatible smart home hub and fast charging pad. As the smart home market continues to grow, [...]
GE adds Matter to Cync lighting range
GE Lighting announced at last week’s CES in Las Vegas that it will be starting to make its line of smart-home products Matter compatible during 2023. Following through on [...]