Philips Rolls Out Eco TV In an effort to capture the eco consumer and to meet upcoming Government regulations relating to power usage in flat panel TV's Philips has launched an LCD TV that it claims helps TV owners reduce their electricity bills no matter how long they spend sitting in from of the TV. Not yet available in Australia the TV is expected in the second half of 2008.
Smart Ideas For Living In Small Homes Space is a luxury that not everyone can af ford. In fact, if you live in a city, chances are you are one of many apartment dwellers looking to maximise every nook and cranny of your home.
Well, we have news for you – small space living doesn’t have be without luxury or without innovation. Read on for a room by room guide to smart space ideas that will change the way you live…literally!
LCD TV In A Wall Bed Finding room for your LCD TV can be tough, especially if one does not have the liberty of space in their apartment. But thanks to Hideaway Beds, one can now install a 32-inch Samsung LCD monitor on its front panels when the wall bed is conveniently hidden away.
Building A Greener Home On A Budget If you think that living a ‘greener’ lifestyle will cost you an arm and a leg, think again. Your Abode claims to combine the disciplines of interior design, architectural design and construction, providing homeowners with fresh and innovative solutions for their renovated or new house, without the associated price tag.
Smart Storage Domo Collections has unveiled some new smart storage solutions for the home.
The Flat Panel House Now A Reality You've seen flat-panel displays in monitors and televisions but a "smart" new building material may soon turn your entire house into a flat-panel display.
The Best Of Australian Tech Design The Australian Design Awards have kicked off once again, with consumer electric / electronic products from the likes of Sunbeam, Philips and Rode Microphones selected in the shortlist.
Digital Bionics Help You Hear Digital Bionics technology is the latest from hearing technology company Phonak, which claims it allows its hearing aids to be the most sophisticated in the world.
Share Your Smart House PodProperty – the free service that provides the legal and financial assistance to allow a group of people to buy one property together – is now offering to help struggling mortgage holders try the co-ownership model to ease the financial burden.
Ideas For Every Room: The Master Bedroom It’s never easy to decide on electronic systems for your home.There are simply too many remarkable products to choose from. But remember, just because a system is cool doesn’t mean it’s going to be right for your house. SmartHouse shows you how to jazz up your bedroom.
Bernard Siguier 2006 Collection The 2006 collection of Bernard Siguier is a special one, given that the French label is celebrating 40 years in the business.
Fanuli Furniture's Interactive Website Launched Fanuli Furniture has launced a state-of-the art Website that affords customers the luxury of browsing the store's product lines and floor from the comfort of their PC.
Sydney Wharf Apartments Set To Be Noisy Buyer’s who take up residence in the new Charter Hall Sydney Wharf Complex currently under construction in Pyrmont NSW, will face some very noisy nights after an application was lodged by Sydney nightspot Bungalow 8 and the loft for extended trading hours.
A Way In For Young Property Investors PodProperty is a new service that helps younger and lower income earning wannabe investors get into the property market by providing the legal and financial assistance to allow groups of people to buy a house together.
High-Rise Home Theatre We get knocked out by a home cinema set-up inspired by Japanese rooftop Restaurants and adorned with a one-off futuristic cityscape with influences of star wars and blade runner.
The Digital Home In 2006 Will 2006 be the year when the 'digital home' finally makes the transition from popular buzzword to high street reality?
Systems - Networking Whether wired or wireless, you can coordinate your electronic house with good networking.
Not Your Ordinary Stereotype Lots of people think that owners of fully integrated homes are young, upwardly mobile and tech-savvy.
Your Connected Castle The biggest difference the home of the future will have from the one you live in today will be its network.
Smart walls, smart windows, smart bricks and tiles... Houses in the future will be constructed with materials that self-monitor all systems without human intervention, writes Carl Masens of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Institute for Nanoscale Technology.
The Interior Designer High-tech products are notorious for flashing lights and ugly cables. An interior designer can help you meld smart technology with your personal taste in room décor.
Bright Is In At Ikea Is winter getting you down in the dumps? Sonia Sharma looks at how Ikea can lighten up your life with funky furniture.
Technology that Sizzles Whether you are planning a ten-million-dollar or a few-hundred-thousand-dollar dream home – everyone can have a high-tech lifestyle.
Ikea, Smart Design on a Budget Home improvements have become a national obsession. The success of TV programs like Lifestyle and Home Improvements highlights a nation of budding builders, painters and decorators – all looking for the ultimate smarthouse products. Many of them head towards the nearest Ikea branch.
Smarthouse gives you the low-down on all that HD TV has to offer - the best TVs both LCD and Plasma, plus peripherals. We also cover great ski gear and awesome in-car entertainment, as well as all the usual features…
