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Scientists develop electricity-generating tent using magnetoelastic material
By Rowan Davies Published
Researchers are developing a tent for off-grid camps that could generate its own electricity.

Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running
By Max Langridge Published
Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

As heatwaves spread, Japan is turning to these portable human fridges
By David Nield Published
So it's come to this: a portable cooling box for use in warehouses, on construction sites, and on campuses.

G’day, Alexa+: Amazon's AI-upgraded smart home assistant has finally arrived in Australia — and it's fully fluent in 'Strayan
By Nico Arboleda Published
After launching in the US last year, Alexa+ aims to be “smarter, more conversational and more capable” than ever — but at AU$29.99 per month (without Prime), is another agentic AI assistant worth it?

The Base Core home battery helps you beat outages and supports the grid
By David Nield Published
Base Power just raised $1 billion for its Base Core battery, amid a significant uptick in home energy solutions.

A new lightstrip has leaked on the Philips Hue website, and we suspect we know what it is
By Carrie Marshall Published
Hue has mentioned a new Play Pro lightstrip for TVs that isn't currently available to buy. Could it be a TV Omniglow?

The US government is banning foreign-made robot vacuums — so what does it mean for you?
By Carrie Marshall Published
The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots

Google rolls out Gemini Live to older smart speakers and displays
By Rowan Davies Published
Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.
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