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Smart home

CES 2026: Brands showcase AI-powered devices that offer personalised services

Samsung's newest 130-inch Micro RGB TV, after it was unveiled during the company's keynote session at CES2026 on Jan 4.
Samsung's newest 130-inch Micro RGB TV, after it was unveiled during the company's keynote session at CES2026 on Jan 4.

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Your phone, home and car all talking to one another: Xiaomi’s AI ecosystem explained

Xiaomi’s store in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport allows visitors to experience first-hand how smartphones, smart home devices and more work as one integrated, intelligent system.
Xiaomi’s store in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport allows visitors to experience first-hand how smartphones, smart home devices and more work as one integrated, intelligent system.

Smart sensors used in study to detect cognitive decline in seniors who live alone

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Ms Chan Ah Mui @ Chia Julie, 97, a retiree, pictured in her living room with a motion sensor which sits atop a shelf beside the surveillance camera on May 13, 2025. She is a participant of the Sensors In-home for Elder Well-being (SINEW) project which aims to support seniors living alone by tracking their daily activities. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
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Ms Chan Ah Mui @ Chia Julie, 97, a retiree, pictured in her living room with a motion sensor which sits atop a shelf beside the surveillance camera on May 13, 2025. She is a participant of the Sensors In-home for Elder Well-being (SINEW) project which aims to support seniors living alone by tracking their daily activities. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

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Budget-friendly cooling with lower energy use: Spend your climate vouchers on this five-tick air-con

Enjoy a cooler living space with the new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rocket Series (YYS model).
Enjoy a cooler living space with the new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Rocket Series (YYS model).

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Cleaner, cooler air and lower bills: How smart air-con brings comfort to both your home and pocket

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ new Rocket Series (YYS model) uses Jet Flow technology that delivers cool air up to a range of 20m.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ new Rocket Series (YYS model) uses Jet Flow technology that delivers cool air up to a range of 20m.

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Smart AI washing machines: Cleaner clothes with less effort using steam and deep-cleaning technology

With features such as automated detergent dosing and steam-powered odour removal, Panasonic's CARE+ Edition laundry care range can help simplify your laundry routine.
With features such as automated detergent dosing and steam-powered odour removal, Panasonic's CARE+ Edition laundry care range can help simplify your laundry routine.

Young & Savvy

The savings and delight from shopping for lights as a first-time home owner

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Washing machine and robot cleaner in one: Save time and space with new smart home appliance

Smart assistants need a dumbing down

Throwing AI into vending-machine tasks is not just overkill – it makes the experience worse for the end user, says the writer.
Throwing AI into vending-machine tasks is not just overkill – it makes the experience worse for the end user, says the writer.

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Dry-cleaning washing machines and touch-activated fridge doors: How AI appliances can make your life easier

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