Smart Home Automation


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Your data is out there
1 October 2019, Information Security
With privacy an increasing concern in the modern world, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold; but how many of us know what details our favourite services hold?

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Check your bank statements
1 October 2019
To prevent nasty surprises, the banking ombudsman urges customers to check statements and raise questions immediately.

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Yale updates smart home app
1 October 2019
Yale has announced that its Yale Home app has been updated with new features for smart home users using either Android or Apple devices.

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Test your alarm system before the festive season
1 October 2019
December is almost upon us and making sure your alarm system is in working order ahead of the festive season rush should be a priority.

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Don’t let your personal information become someone else’s business
1 October 2019, AVeS Cyber Security
The ever-growing use of social media and mobile devices by everyone has opened easy gateways for cyber criminals to steal personal information, identities, and money.

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Don’t let hotspots pour cold water on solar
1 October 2019, GoThermal (TeleEye)
Thermal cameras are ideal when it comes to the regular inspection of roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels recommended by the manufacturers.

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30% of local consumers still use unsupported operating systems
1 October 2019
Many consumers and businesses still rely on unsupported or near end-of-life operating systems (OS) which is a security risk, according to Kaspersky research.

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Fidelity scoops top security awards
1 October 2019
The private security industry, supported by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), hosted the annual Bravery and Crime Prevention Awards.

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Indoor LoRaWAN gateway
25 September 2019, Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The LPS8 from Dragino Technology is an open-source LoRaWAN gateway that lets the user bridge a LoRa wireless network to an IP network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The gateway’s LoRa wireless technology allows ...

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Consumer robotics is a market in transition
1 September 2019, News & Events
ABI Research says smart home integration will drive consumer robot shipments into the home to the tune of 39 million units per year by 2024.

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The dark side of apps
1 September 2019, Information Security
In 2019 the number of worldwide mobile phone users is forecast to reach 4.68 billion, of which 2.7 billion are smartphone users.

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Does your digital life need a spring clean?
1 September 2019, Information Security
With the right information, cybercriminals can easily gain access to private aspects of your life and exploit that for monetary gain.

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South Africans are urged to be aware when it comes to fraud
1 September 2019, Security Services & Risk Management
Recent statistics shows that while some forms of fraud are decreasing, there is a sharp increase in other areas.

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AI is transforming the security industry
1 September 2019, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic, fictional concept. The truth is we are living the future now.

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Coffee by IoT
1 September 2019, Retail (Industry)
Costa Coffee selects Eseye to help transform the global retail coffee experience by deploying IOT coffee machines to deliver premium quality drinks.

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Power controller for smart home appliances
28 August 2019, RF Design, Power Electronics / Power Management
Qorvo has introduced a new intelligent power control solution for reducing energy consumption, bulk, weight and noise in smart home appliances, AC-powered fans and compressors. This mixed-signal system-in-package ...

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LG rolls out Apple Airplay 2
1 August 2019
Play content directly from Apple devices and effortlessly control TV and connected smart devices with voice.

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An intelligent button
1 August 2019, Products & Solutions
Powell Tronics is releasing a wireless panic button which operates at up to 1300 metres from the hub (control panel). It will hit SA shores in September 2019.

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Four tips for buying security cameras
1 August 2019, Hikvision South Africa, Products & Solutions
Ryan Wang, South African sales manager of EZVIZ, shares four tips with Hi-Tech Home Security readers to help you make wise camera-buying decisions.

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Are your passwords stored securely?
1 August 2019, Information Security
The number of users targeted by password stealers peaked from less than 600 000 in the first half of 2018 to over 940 000 during the same period in 2019.

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