Apple’s 3D video is uncomfortable viewing – and that’s a good thing
Wearing special glasses to see depth in your movies did not take off. Apple hopes its ecosystem of creatives and developers will help its own 3D format fare better.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Analysis
Phones
The high-end Chinese phones taking on Apple, Google and Samsung
The latest phones from Oppo, Nubia and Xiaomi offer huge performance, fast charging and competitive prices. Some exceed what’s on offer from Apple and Samsung.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Video games
Indiana Jones finally returns to form, but not on the big screen
The Great Circle is an excellent video game, but it also gets to the heart of why Indiana Jones is such a beloved franchise.
- by Tim Biggs
Exclusive
Video games
Could more Australians ditch blockbuster films these holidays?
The traditional holiday movie season is facing stiff competition this year, with a study highlighting that a new trend is picking up a bigger audience and a larger share of the publicity.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Competition
Will new competition laws make your digital life cheaper?
An EU-style regime aims to stop big tech locking down their platforms. But we are still a long way from making smartphones a truly open ecosystem, like home computers.
- by Tim Biggs
Exclusive
Video games
The botched deal that gave the world the Sony PlayStation
PlayStation today is synonymous with video games, but on this day 30 years ago, it was an underdog taking on a giant.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Home tech
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.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Gadgets
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.
- by Tim Biggs
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.
- by Tim Biggs and David Swan
Review
Video games
The best device for playing PC games is finally coming to Australia
Valve’s Steam Deck has great hardware and removes Windows from the equation, making for a streamlined and accessible PC gaming handheld.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
Gadgets
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.
- by Tim Biggs
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