Google reportedly working to combine Google Wi-Fi and Home into one unit
Two of the great announcements from Google last year were Google Wi-Fi and Google Home. At launch, some pundits lamented the lack of a combined all-in-one smart home hub, but it appears Google is working on that.
According to paywall...
Sonos’ new soundbar: Playbase is now available to purchase
Wireless audio company Sonos has today announced global availability of their Sonos PlayBase soundbar, which can be yours for $999.
The Playbase is a soundbar, it's designed to sit below your TV and supply audio from movies or TV shows,...
Nexus Player and Pixel C starting to receive Android 7.1.2 OTA update
With Android O Developer Preview now rolling out to developers devices, those of us not willing to update to the bleeding edge are also getting an update, at least on the Pixel C and Nexus Player, with reports coming...
Kogan has begun taking orders for Google Home – shipping in 2-3 weeks for...
After listing Google Home on their website last week, online retailer Kogan has begun taking orders for the unit with promises to ship in 2-3 weeks.
Google Home from Kogan is priced at $189, with an additional shipping fee on...
Best Buy Insignia, LIFX, TP-Link and Wink now work with Google Assistant
Google is expanding the range of accessories which will tie-in with Google Assistant announcing new partnerships with samrt accessories from a range of smart accessory companies.
LIFX was first to announce their compatability with Google Home, and now Google has...
Good news everyone LIFX Smart Light Bulbs now work with Google Assistant
Google's journey into Home automation has been a slow process, but it's picking up steam with Google Assistant. Today, LIFX, the smart bulb company which was founded by Australian inventor Phil Bosua, announcing that from today the bulbs will...
Belkin Discontinues Smart IoT Wemo LED Bulbs, LED Starter Kit, Switch and Motion Bundle
Ausdroid has discovered that Belkin's Wemo division discontinued its smart LED bulbs in late 2016. This includes both the individual LED Smart Bulbs, LED Starter Kit, Wemo Switch + Motion bundle and means that once current stock of these products is...
Xiaomi Mi Box 3 — First Impressions Review
I bought Xiaomi's Mi Box 3 International version (MDZ-16-AB) because I am happy with my old 1080P TV and old external speakers but want to be able to watch Netflix and paid purchases on Google Play Movies/TV using a device with a good remote that any member of...
Kogan is listing Google Home, but it’s all sold out
Online electronics retailer Kogan has a reputation for bringing gadgets to Australia before they're officially available and it looks like they're about to do the same with Google Home.
Both the Kogan and Dick Smith websites (Kogan purchased Dick Smiths...
Samsung’s new QLED TVs are launching in Australia in April, starting at $4,499
Samsung yesterday held the Australian launch of its premier 2017 QLED TVs in . The range hits Australian retailers in April and comes in three series (Q7, Q8 and Q9), with three screen sizes in each series with prices...
Google’s Assistant is named “Google”, and that makes complete sense
During our week at MWC 2017 in Barcelona, we got the opportunity to meet with Gummi Hafsteinsson, Product Manager for Google Assistant. While we had many discussions with the passionate and knowledgeable Googler, one of the questions posed by...
Mozilla is officially killing off its disastrous and ill-fated Firefox OS
Rest in Peace Firefox OS. You lived a short, uneventful and for the most part unloved existence in certain parts of the world, including here in Australia. Today, your parent company, Mozilla Corporation has placed the final nail to...
Google Assistant and Google Home can control my TV using Logitech Harmony and IFTTT
Since getting my Google Home, I've been slowly integrating anything in my house that I can, it all started with my Christmas Tree thanks to a Belkin WeMo power outlet and has progressed to my Garage Door. Now thanks...
LG is adding Multi-Room and Google Home support to Music Flow speakers in February
LG's Music Flow speakers have been pretty popular here at Ausdroid. The repeated clearance pricing has meant there's several readers out there who've picked up complete systems, now it seems that LG is adding more functionality to the speakers,...
Bang & Olufsen announce the Beoplay M5 for Australia and New Zealand
Bang & Olufsen has announced a new Chromecast compatible standalone Bluetooth speaker, the Beoplay M5, is now available for purchase in Australia and New Zealand.
Designed by award-winning Danish industrial designer, Cecilie Manz. The Beoplay M5 has a minimalist look...