Google Home tiptoes the line between a fun novelty and a taste of the future. While its voice recognition is top notch, the smart speaker is best suited for those willing to invest in other smart home appliances and technologies. Google Home is fine as a standalone product, but better as part of a bigger ecosystem.
Google's smart speaker and wireless router will be available in Australia very soon.
Google's Home smart speaker is set to arrive in Australia midway through 2017.
Sonos' Playbase is a tiny new Wi-Fi powered sound bar that you can plonk your TV on
Lenovo is getting in on the burgeoning world of home automation with its own take on the Amazon Echo smart speaker, the Lenovo Smart Assistant.
Connected speaker manufacturer Sonos has launched its first third-party music streaming integration, allowing Spotify subscribers to control their Sonos devices from within the Spotify app.
Telstra is entering the world of connected appliances with a range of smart home devices available to purchase on a contract.
Connected speaker manufacturer Sonos has refreshed its iconic subwoofer - the SUB - with a fresh new white colour scheme. The white SUB will be available in Australian stores from December 1, is identical to the original black SUB in terms of hardware and performance, and still costs $999.
Smart bulb manufacturer LIFX is expanding its range of connected lighting products with light strips and night vision bulbs.
Parrot's self-watering flower pot - the creatively named Parrot Pot - is finally set to hit Australian stores in October at a recommended retail price of $229.95.