Technology
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Making smart home technologies less vulnerable to hacking
As sales of connected home technologies increase, so too do the number of potential threats posed by hackers. Paul Skelton investigates. -
REVIEW: Strong SRT 6500 twin tuner PVR/Blu-ray player
The Strong SRT 6500 combines PVR and Blu-ray technology in one affordable box, writes Stephen Dawson. -
REVIEW: Sonance Visual Performance Series VP66R and VP48 installation speakers
Sonance’s newly relaunched VP series of installation speakers prove that good things come in small packages, writes Stephen Dawson. -
REVIEW: TDG Audio Gold Series NFC-83 installation speakers
The in-wall/in-ceiling loudspeaker category is quite competitive and new manufacturers are coming and going on a regular basis. This one, though, appears to be different. Stephen ... -
When ‘a lot of’ audio becomes ‘too much’ audio
‘Big sound’ may be a good thing, but can you have too much of that good thing? Anthony Grimani reports. -
A studious application of AV
The new Melton Library and Learning Hub demonstrates what’s possible when design and technology work together in the service of a common good. Jason Allen reports. -
Digital scalers 101
First of all it’s important to outline what a digital scaler is, because it’s inappropriate to assume that everyone is familiar with the fundamentals. Practically all of ... -
OPINION: Why performance matters
The early days of custom installation (CI) were typified by visionary companies who possessed a very strong hi-fi heritage. The dealers and programmers of the day were ... -
Astell&Kern AK120 embraces high-end digital audio
The company behind the iRiver MP3 players has introduced a premium offering to the market and it sounds amazing, writes Paul Skelton. -
Kyron Audio’s Kronos speakers are something worth marvelling
A local loudspeaker manufacturer has developed a high-end loudspeaker that redefines Australian sound. Paul Skelton explains.
