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The first edition of the Chromatic comes with a new official version of Tetris.

The modern Game Boy with ties to a military weapons contractor

Despite its strange provenance, the Modretro Chromatic is an incredible device if you’re looking for a direct replacement for a 1998 Game Boy Color.

  • Tim Biggs

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Kiyohiro Izumo uses the Kirin Electric Salt spoon which intensifies salt flavor by flowing a mild electric current through the food around the tongue to attract salt towards the tongue, during 2025 CES Unveiled, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Electric spoons, AI running shoes: The best (and worst) tech gadgets

The world’s largest consumer electronics conference was a physical representation of the best and worst of the technology sector in 2025.

  • David Swan
Qrevo

This robot vacuum has a clever new trick, but it won’t stay new for long

Roborock’s Qrevo Edge can lift itself up and over room transitions and clunky thresholds. Its rivals aren’t far behind.

  • Tim Biggs
The cyber cafe will appeal to kids of the 80s and 90s.

The museum where grandparents can get their tech cred back

Featuring nostalgia from manual phone exchanges and typewriters to Walkmans, this institution is a shrine to technology and communication tools.

  • Tim Biggs
Han Jong-Hee, chief executive officer and vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, during the 2025 CES event in Las Vegas.

Australia’s big TV obsession is real. Here’s what’s coming in 2025

The likes of Samsung and LG are responding to Australia’s love of big TVs, announcing their largest models ever. Meet the new TVs coming this year.

  • David Swan
Elon Musk and Donald Trump. It would be an understatement to say there is no precedent for such a relationship between America’s president and the world’s richest man.

The world’s largest tech show offers a glimpse of the Trump-Musk era

Deep underground at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, it’s easy to be impressed with Elon Musk’s vision for the future. Above ground is a different story.

  • David Swan
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The Roomba can mostly be left to its own devices, but you will not forget it’s there.

This robot vacuum is more autonomous, but you still need to check its work

iRobot’s latest fills a long-standing gap in the Roomba lineup with its automated mop-pad washing and drying.

  • Tim Biggs
The Edge 50 Neo.

Black Friday tech: Ten of our favourite gadgets on sale

From phones to televisions, here are 10 tested and recommended devices with significantly reduced price tags to look out for in Black Friday sales.

  • Tim Biggs
Gift guide

From earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed, or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

  • Tim Biggs and David Swan
Apple’s current phones can act somewhat like a smart display when charging in landscape mode.

Apple’s next device might make your home a lot smarter

The long-rumoured Apple smart display has reportedly started to take shape – and it could be a lot different to sticking an iPad on your wall.

  • Tim Biggs

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