World-first Aussie doorbell that outfoxes intruders
An Australian security company has developed what is believed to be the world’s first AI-powered doorbell that responds to unwanted visitors like a human would.
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It’s not all black and white as Kobo gets colourful
Kobo has ended a 14-year black-and-white stretch with its first colour e-reader range. But there are different opinions within the company itself as to who it will attract.
Why Amazon Echo Hub won’t scare the big guys
Amazon Echo Hub’s inexpensive, can read you the news, tell you if somebody is outside and control all of the smart devices – but is it a world beater? We’re not convinced.
Close encounters of the tent kind
It looks like an alien spaceship – but it’s a tent that requires no poles or guy ropes, and can withstand 180km/h winds. How do they justify the $7600 price tag, though?
The best laptop that Apple makes – for $12,000
Apple’s flagship M3 Max MacBook Pro is not for everybody, but Apple hasn’t designed it to be, targeting a market that’s squarely aimed at professionals.
Google Pixel Watch 2: Keeping it simple is now smart
When it comes to smartwatches, Google’s Pixel Watch 2 shows that simple is probably best.
Stalk someone with our device and we’ll sue for $1m
An ASX-listed tracking company says it will bring its ‘entire resources to bear’ to sue anyone who uses its device to stalk others.
Make some noise for the Soundblade
For those who love to listen to music on their laptop or desktop, this really loud soundbar from BlueAnt might have legs.
How to walk at 11km/h without breaking a sweat
Strap a pair of Moonwalkers to your feet and you can “walk at the speed of a run”. But how on Earth do you stop?
The watch that tells you you’re a couch potato
What did the watch say to the wearer? Get up, you’ve been sitting too long. You won’t be disappointed with the latest Apple Watch, but you could probably live without it.
Has Microsoft finally met its match with this world-first ASUS laptop?
The $3999 ASUS Zenbook Duo laptop can with just a few clicks transform into a dual screen monster with a detachable keyboard. And we love it.
Samsung phone that packs AI into every search
In a world where everything is connected, the Samsung S24 Ultra doubles as a visual search engine. But is it worth trading up?
Samsung packs AI in new smartphones
The latest Samsung smartphones pack a punch, full of AI features that could change the way we use our phones for good.
The wild, the weird and what’s coming to your home
Technological improvements are happening so quickly that images we see are no longer as they originally were, because they’re being manipulated in real time. Here are some highlights of CES 2024.
Even cinematographers aren’t sold on 8K TVs…yet
Is it time to fork out for a new, shiny 8K TV? Filmmakers say not yet, but there are a couple of other surprising reasons involving AI that might justify it.
‘Calm technology’ is the next frontier
Some of the best applications for AI can take place without the average person ever knowing it’s made their life better, electronics giant Samsung has told the CES in Las Vegas.
An avalanche of AI: here’s what we know about CES 2024
For some, a fridge panel might be the last place you’d think to watch a TikTok. But now it might be one of the first. This is but one of the whacky inventions coming to CES this month.
Big tech giants’ late delivery might actually save Christmas
Later delivery times from tech giants could win them big business this year as shoppers feel the pinch as they pick up last minute Christmas gifts.
Buzzin’ around, but which electric share scooter is best?
We review two competing electric scooter services which cost only just a little less than to hire an Uber over the same distance.
Microsoft’s latest: Fun, flexible and freakin’ expensive
Do you need a laptop which can bend over backwards? Then the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 might be the one for you.
Unmissable Black Friday deals
Get a head start on Christmas shopping with this exhaustive list of discounts from Myer, The Good Guys, Amazon and more.
The mesh Wi-Fi system that could save you in an outage
This mesh Wi-Fi router can blast a mobile hotspot from your phone around the house as back-up internet service in case of an outage.
Feeling stiff? Give yourself a punch with this
This almost pocket-sized massage gun packs one hell of a punch. But does it actually make you feel any better?
Like a hospital monitor on steroids
What has four wheels, a three-hour battery and can be rolled around your home and into the bathroom so you can watch Netflix while you bathe?
Don’t track your sleep, but do track your daylight exposure
Just because we can get data on almost everything from rest to gut health, it doesn’t mean we should. We ask the experts what is worth monitoring.
What’s better than cruise control on a kick scooter?
Every now and again technology companies introduce us to tools we never knew we needed. One of those is cruise control on an electric kick scooter.
Google Pixel Pro 8: How hot are you? This Pixel knows
The Pixel 8 Pro, which cost just $200 more than the entry-level iPhone 15, is so powerful we’re almost tempted to leave the Apple ecosystem.
Can flying taxis solve our cities’ traffic woes?
Is it a car, is it a plane? No, it’s a flying taxi. Jetsons technology is upon us, and it may be the future of our congested transport infrastructure.
New, blue and more expensive smart phone range
Google’s 2023 Pixel 8 range has landed, introducing upgrades and a massive price jump that might scare away some would-be buyers.
To buy or not to buy the new iPhone 15 Pro Max? Here’s our verdict
For $2899, Apple’s most powerful phone yet has come a long way with computational photography and battery life. Just don’t expect the switch from your old phone to this one will be quick or easy.
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