Technology
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Nokia home control: Controlling your home with your phone
Nokia is developing a smart home platform to offer consumers new ways to control their homes with a mobile device. -
DOCOMO eye movement sensor
An invisible connection between human and machine is just one of many possible applications for eye-movement sensor technology. -
Femtocells: Using your mobile to change the channel
One of the biggest gripes of TV watchers everywhere is the number of remotes needed to simply switch the equipment on. Now, a new technology is ... -
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 ... -
X10 powerline communication
As technology continues to develop, it’s more important than ever for people to install a home automation system that won’t become obsolete. X10 is a long-standing ... -
Integrating your backyard
To many Australians, the backyard is just another room in the house. Harry Simidis looks at some of the things that can be effectively managed by ... -
Energy management through home security
As it becomes more important for home automation to be both impressive and functional, Dimi Kyriakou reports on an emerging trend to integrate security systems with ... -
Acoustic treatments
Acoustic designs fall into two areas – soundproofing and room acoustics – and unfortunately clients usually confuse the two. What acoustic treatments add to a room is ... -
Understanding the audio requirements of your room
The room is the biggest influence on any AV installation. You need to understand the space before worrying about what fills it. -
Electronic furniture
A new range of ‘electronic furniture’ is blurring the line between comfort and functionality by making your coffee table a DVD player.