Category: Home Appliances
Smart thermostat tops smarthome gadget list, survey shows
A smart thermostat, available from companies such as Google and Nest, tops the list of smart home products that Brits expect to own this year, according to a survey from house buying company Sellhousefast.uk It surveyed 1,462 UK households to discover the smart home products they intend to own in 2020 and found that thermostat…
Dyson launches ‘intelligent’ cord-free vacuum cleaner that can detect floor type
Dyson has introduced a new cord-free vacuum cleaner that it claims can intelligently detect surface types to regulate performance and power, as part of a trio of new products aimed at improving wellbeing. The line-up is the first to be announced since Brexit-backing owner Sir James Dyson announced plans to relocate his company’s head office…
Neos announces partnership with Roost for remote home protection via smartphone
Roost Smart Water and Freeze Detector UK-based smart home insurance provider Neos has partnered with US smart home company Roost to offer consumers remote home protection from their smartphone. Claiming to be the UK’s first Smart Home Insurance provider that incorporates smart technology as an integral part of its home…
Lightwave adds two new Apple HomeKit compatible smart dimmers to ‘Smart Series’ lineup
Smart home automation company Lightwave has launched three and four-gang dimmer switches to grow its existing ‘Smart Series’ range of lighting products. As well as fitting rooms with multiple lighting circuits, customers can programme spare gangs as “magic buttons” to control additional lamps and light fittings in the same room or anywhere in the house. In fact, they…
Pure introduces DiscoveR smart speaker – disconnects microphones when not in use
Digital audio specialist Pure has introduced a new Alexa-enabled smart speaker that comes with a unique, compressing design that, when closed, physically disconnects the microphones to offer total privacy from Alexa. Called DiscovR, it's a compact portable Alexa-enabled smart speaker. When speaking a command out loud isn’t always appropriate, DiscovR comes with intuitive quick corners. You can pre-set…
IFA 2018: Harman Kardon launches £549 Citation 500 smart speaker
Harman Kardon has become the latest manufacturer to launch a smart speaker. The Citation 500 is billed as a high-quality intelligent speaker with a sleek, sophisticated design. The manufacturer says the Citation 500, which was awarded with the prestigious EISA Smart Speaker 2018-2019, will deliver superb sound while complementing the aesthetics of your home. Inspired…
Polk Audio Introduces Google Assistant Smart Speaker for £179
Hi-Fi brand Polk Audio, an audio company with a 45 plus-year legacy of sound engineering and design, has become the latest manufacturer to announce a smart speaker. Called Polk Assist, this voice-controlled smart speaker incorporates Google Assistant for hands-free help around the house, music streaming and control of your smart home devices. Additionally, with Chromecast…
Nissan Energy Solar now available for under £4,000
Nissan has begun the retail roll out of its integrated home energy solution. Called Nissan Energy Solar, it costs from under £4,000 per household to install and can significantly save money on energy bills, claims the Japanese car manufacturer. First announced at last October's Nissan Futures Event in Oslo, attended by Tech Digest and covered here,…
Wiser Radiator thermostat awarded 2018 Red Dot Design Award
The Wiser Radiator Thermostat has been awarded a prestigious 2018 Red Dot Design Award for its design and functionality. The international accolade was presented to Wiser for its outstanding innovation in the Product Design category. The radiator thermostat is part of Drayton’s Wiser heating control system; a smart multi-room package that allows you to control…
3 industries being disrupted by voice-enabled tech right now
Voice enabled technology has made great inroads in recent years, with digital assistants like Siri, Cortana and Alexa being embraced by millions worldwide. From searching for the best-rated local Mexican restaurant to finding out the name of the actor who played Ned Ryerson in Groundhog Day, we increasingly use these voice assistants as personal aids,…