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GENERAL Australia installs ducted air con at House 18

The partnership gives homeowners a template for discreet climate control as the brand extends discount offers until 31 July 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Gaming

Samsung targets changing TV habits with portable Movingstyle

Australian homes are driving demand for moveable screens as Samsung's new 27-inch set targets gaming, workouts and work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Smart Home

Amber Technology launches Sonance VX52R UTL in Australia

Shallow ceiling cavities in apartments and office retrofits can now be fitted with a 6-inch Sonance speaker through Amber Technology's dealer network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Home Theatre

Amber Technology adds James by Sonance Wedge X speakers

Australian integrators now have a custom-built option for discreet wall-ceiling audio, with mounting hardware included to simplify installations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m

A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Smart Home

Samsung launches 98-inch The Frame & portable screen

Australian buyers can now choose a 98-inch art TV or a portable touch screen, as Samsung widens its lifestyle range with two new models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Smart Home

Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia

More Australian buyers can now get AI-powered TV features, as Samsung broadens glare-free, art-focused and ultra-large screens across its 2026 range.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Global Stories

Interior Design stories

Smart Home

LG extends Fit & Max design to more home appliances

The wider roll-out targets smaller homes, pairing flush installation with larger capacities across kitchens and laundry rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

Legrand launches INSPYRA wiring range across ANZ

Built for faster fitting and cleaner finishes, the range adds smart controls, USB-C charging and recycled materials to Australian projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds

Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Meta launches Muse Image in Meta AI for chats & apps

The rollout puts image generation inside Meta's most-used apps, as the company broadens its AI tools for chats, stories and advertising.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth

Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch

The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

Bureau opens first London showroom & new booth range

European buyers can now see Bureau's booths in person as the company expands beyond Australia and North America with a London base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026

Unified Communications

Snom launches white D8xx phones for Asia-Pacific markets

Hospitals and design-led workplaces in Asia-Pacific can now buy Snom's D8xx phones in white, with antibacterial housing and unchanged specs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Wayfinding

Schindler New Zealand unveils five lift interior themes

Building projects can now match lifts to their wider interiors, as a broader palette of finishes and digital panels enters the New Zealand market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Smart Home

Auckland Home Show adds Garden Showcase for September

Homeowners will get a larger spring renovation drawcard, with six full-scale gardens added to the Auckland Home Show's September line-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Home

Master Builders names Top 100 homes for 2026 awards

More than 250 New Zealand builds are vying for national honours as judges narrow the field to 100 homes and assess workmanship, design and liveability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month