HomePod mini is more than music
Apple’s HomePod mini is a significant new pitch to get Siri into your home.
Gadgets
Apple unveils iPhone 12 with 5G
Apple has embraced 5G, unveiling four iPhone 12 models, but faster 5G mmWave won’t be on Australian handsets.
Is the Mate X the Tesla of e-bikes?
When 31,000 backers sink $24 million into a Danish e-bike, you want to ride it to understand why.
Fitbit is a medic and personal trainer
Fitbit promotes its new premium watch as the consummate device for monitoring your health and workouts.
Amazon pushes Fire TV in Australia
Amazon has locally released its Fire TV Stick Lite in Australia but is 1080p video resolution enough?
Games fill the pandemic void
More than 760,000 Australians picked up a gaming controller for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly-released research.
The best smart speakers for your home
Keen to join the smart speaker revolution? We’ve reviewed four of the best devices currently available for your home.
Full body scan
Latest fitness trackers count more than your steps — there’s sleep, fertility, noise exposure and blood oxygen. But do we need it all?
Lime rolls out ex-Uber bikes in Sydney
The control of the pandemic sees Lime share electric bikes return to Sydney but they are not the green ones of old.
The Zwift steering factor
I’m hurtling across a narrow, winding bridge, frantically steering a speeding pushbike that doesn’t have brakes.
Sony’s tempting TV offer
Sony’s X95H LED LCD smart TV offers a great viewing experience without burning a hole in your pocket.
Routers make or break a home network
A great home network starts with a state-of-the art router. Netgear and D-Link have bought two to market.
Trade your way to success
Port Royale 4 lets you manage a Caribbean colonial empire.
Smart locks are key to security
We look at two very clever door locks by Samsung and Nuki Smart Lock 2.0
Victa’s first robotic lawnmower
Great news for lazy patriots! At last, hands-free lawnmowing.
GaN chargers spark a revolution
GaN chargers which are radically smaller are now in the Australian market.
Go anywhere security cameras
Wireless, battery-operated internet security cameras are the rage with Arlo and Swann bringing two more to market.
Great workhorse with good looks
Taiwan’s Asus has released a very slim, beautiful and lightweight notebook at a price that could prove a winner.
Tempting Apple Watch alternatives
The Apple Watch Series 6 has added makeup and performance upgrades but it’s not the only watch in town.
This crema’s a bit rich
This award-winning coffee machine costs $6500 but will leave you feeling like you’ve just been to 7-Eleven.
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