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Hands-on Review: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60

Philips Hue smart lighting promises to make any home a smart home. Darren Price checks out the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
Apple brings redesigned MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro to market
Semiconductors

Apple brings redesigned MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro to market

Apple has introduced a redesigned MacBook Air and an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the new M2 chip.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Digital Entertainment

Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models

The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
Energy storage demand momentum continues, says BYD
Storage

Energy storage demand momentum continues, says BYD

BYD has announced an expansion of its production capacities and will deliver 250,000 units of its energy storage system, BYD Battery-Box Premium.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Developing the sustainable data center of the future
Hyperscale

Developing the sustainable data center of the future

The global data center sector is estimated to account for around 416 terawatts, equivalent to roughly 3% of all energy needs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Taking a look at NZ's most interconnected data centre
Network Infrastructure

Taking a look at NZ's most interconnected data centre

Data Center 220 in the heart of Queen Street is New Zealand's most interconnected data center, offering a wide range of services for businesses.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds

QuietOn 3 sleeping earbuds are put to the test in this review, with the journalist praising their noise cancellation and comfortable fit.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries
Power / Energy

New technology from OPPO extends the life of lithium batteries

OPPO's Battery Health Engine extends the life of lithium batteries for better user experience and environment sustainability.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Tech consortium to lead low-carbon fuel cell development for data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Tech consortium to lead low-carbon fuel cell development for data centres

Vertiv has announced the Clean Hydrogen Partnership will provide €2.5 million to help fund a project developing low-carbon fuel cells to power data centres.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
How 3SIXT became a $250m consumer electronics success
Power / Energy

How 3SIXT became a $250m consumer electronics success

From house brand to industry innovator, 3SIXT's AUD $250 million success stems from diverse electronics, sustainability, and cutting-edge battery tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Hands-on Review: The Mophie Powerstation XXL
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Mophie Powerstation XXL

The Mophie Powerstation XXL offers a 20,000 mAh battery, charging up to three devices simultaneously. Ideal for travellers, it delivers up to 73 hours of power.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion
DataCentre infrastructure

New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion

Schneider Electric's TradeOff Tool delivers detailed cost and energy advantages of lithium-ion cells versus VRLA batteries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire
Power / Energy

Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Apple recalls 2015 15-inch MacBook Pros over battery overheating and fire risks. Devices sold from Sep 2015 to Sep 2017 affected; replacements free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers
Digital Signage

NEC introduces new warranty to optimise value for energy storage customers

Customers need to understand how a system's energy storage capacity degrades or fades so that they can predict the life and performance of the system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup
DataCentre infrastructure

5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup

Schneider Electric's Atin Chhabra discusses the ins and outs of UPS battery backup and what to consider when implementing.

By Atin Chhabra • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life
DataCentre infrastructure

Aussies bring next-gen zinc bromide batteries to life

Australian company Gelion launches innovative zinc bromide batteries at the University of Sydney, pioneering safer, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019

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