Author: Steve Freeth
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Connected farms… a wealth of potential for custom installers
Farms and farmhouses are going digital as technology starts to reinvent everything from cattle to crops, a trend that’s only just getting started. -
The young and the tech-less
Our homes are full of digital gadgets and are beefing up on IQ, but is the education and training of home professionals keeping pace? Steve Freeth ... -
Smart home Code of Practice
With online gadgets in every room and optical fibre at the front door, now is the time to start setting some higher standards for the smart ... -
‘Smart’ families save energy and money
A new study has found that homes using a range of simple technology like Smart Wiring can significantly cut energy consumption and shave almost $10,000 a ... -
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Does home automation affect your property resale value?
The smart home market is growing fast, but we still don't know a lot about the real estate value of high-tech installations. Steve Freeth reports. -
Wired and wireless: The new hybrid home
It always seemed like we’d have to choose between wired and wireless, but now it looks like the networked home is really a hybrid. -
The dangers of WiFi fraud
Home and mobile connectivity are here to stay, but are our online lives increasingly at risk of cyber crime? Steve Freeth assesses the risks. -
Twitter and IP: The Internet of everything
In 10 years broadband will be virtually everywhere, and all our gadgets – including cars and white goods – will be online. Steve Freeth finds there ... -
The ‘smart’ home becoming mainstream
Homes with technology are getting more popular and cheaper according to a new study conducted by the Housing Industry Association of over 600 of the country’s ...