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Tineco unveils immersive CES zones for new Floor One vacuums
Smart Home

Tineco unveils immersive CES zones for new Floor One vacuums

Tineco is debuting immersive “Modern Living” zones at CES to showcase its latest Floor One vacuums, including the new S9 Master and i7 Fold.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches
Robotics

Dreame unveils AI whole-home ecosystem, AU launches

Dreame unveils an AI whole-home ecosystem at CES 2026 and confirms its thinnest robot vacuum and new personal-care device for Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026
Data Protection

Samsung promotes open home AI ecosystems at CES 2026

Samsung uses CES 2026 to push open, interoperable home AI, tying SmartThings to insurers and media in a trust-focused ecosystem pitch.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision
Gaming

Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
LG unveils CLOiD home robot for 'Zero Labour' living
Robotics

LG unveils CLOiD home robot for 'Zero Labour' living

LG has unveiled CLOiD, a humanoid home robot at CES 2026, to orchestrate “Zero Labour” living by managing chores across smart appliances.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Dreame unveils whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026

Dreame debuts its first whole-home smart ecosystem at CES 2026, expanding from robot vacuums into appliances, wearables and outdoor tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 4th Jan 2026
LG unveils CLOiD home robot to drive Zero Labour vision
Smart Home

LG unveils CLOiD home robot to drive Zero Labour vision

LG will debut its CLOiD household robot at CES 2026, pitching it as the centrepiece of a “Zero Labour Home” powered by AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025
LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES
Customer Experience

LG unveils AI-first Signature 'quiet luxury' range at CES

LG is marking a decade of its Signature brand at CES 2026 with AI-first 'quiet luxury' fridges, ovens and design-led appliance ranges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand
Smart Home

LG launches DUALCOOL AI Air in Australia amid rising demand

LG launches its upgraded DUALCOOL AI Air conditioner in Australia, combining AI-driven comfort with energy efficiency for the 2025-26 summer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances
Smart Home

Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Data Protection

Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide
Customer Experience

Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide

Samsung has rolled out its Home Appliances Remote Management service to 122 countries, supporting 17 languages for smarter, remote appliance care.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up
Smart Home

Hisense wins nine IFA awards & extends FIFA World Cup tie-up

Hisense secured nine IFA Innovation Awards 2025 across home entertainment, appliances, and design, while extending its FIFA World Cup sponsorship to 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI-powered home solutions & smart appliances at IFA 2025

LG unveils AI-powered home appliances at IFA 2025, showcasing smart fridges, washers, and vacuums designed for energy efficiency and personalised living.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances
Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

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Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation
Data Analytics

Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation

Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025