Contributors
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Why WiFi for Matter matters for the smart home industry
Matter has long been talked about as the big standard for smart home technology. Stuart Corner explores where it’s at in 2026 and what it means ... -
Why we still have to get up to turn the lights on
Home automation is affordable and powerful, but until it’s as boring and reliable as a light switch, there’s still a while to go. Myke Ireland looks ... -
Untangling network cabling standards
Standards are constantly evolving, especially in the technology world. David Meyer explores the network cabling standards and what they mean for integrators. Those who have known ... -
WiFi 7: The dawn of extremely high throughput
WiFi 6 promised so much, and before we’ve even truly discovered all it can do, WiFi 7 arrives at our door. Phil Tann explores all that ... -
The march towards “ens***ification” (and how to apply the brakes)
Technology is taking away from personal connections and potentially hurting overall experiences. Geoff Meads explores what can be done to reverse this trend. I admit it, ... -
Forgotten features
Integrators are always on the lookout for the next (or last) great media format. Stephen Dawson explores some of the forgotten formats. Over the past fifty ... -
When does size really stop mattering?
Screens have always been getting bigger but a trend in recent years is eliminating them altogether. Myke Ireland looks at what’s next and what it could ... -
Just how fast are we going to go?
6GHz for WiFi brings bandwidth and economic benefits. Stuart Corner explains what it means for integrators. Most of us use WiFi, every day. And that’s what ... -
Lamps, legislation, lasers, LEDs, lumens and HDR
The number of tools at an integrator’s hands is growing by the day as new technology comes onto the scene. Michael Hamilton explores what’s best. As ... -
How do devices ‘chat’? An overview of common data exchange formats
Integrators can make a number of devices speak to one another, but how does it actually work? Geoff Meads explains. The world has been awash in ...
