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Gadgets
The last word in gentlemen’s luxury
The missus sidled over as I was unboxing it and whispered creepily, “You should shave your whole body with it.”
Pocket Sprocket
You’re locked down at home, run out of things to do, and need a new project.
How to fix your internet
You’re locked down at home and the internet speed is appalling. Here’s what to do.
Medicine for uncertain times
A game with a dose of humour can help us cope with fear and uncertainty.
iPad Pro review: now you can use a mouse
This refresh is more about the evolution of iPad Pro to a notebook than just a device update.
Predator fear as kids party online
Fears of a surge in sexual predators targeting children have arisen after an explosion in use of online socialising apps.
Virtually moving house can be fun
A video game about moving house offers an appealing escape from reality.
Huawei runs the gauntlet
Huawei is running the gauntlet, with its premium P40 and P40 Pro flagship phones coming to Australia but there’s a catch.
Pass the … Zoom
With the killjoy coronavirus ruling our lives, video get-togethers online are taking off.
VR house parties, dinners beat self isolation
We might be locked down in the real world, but in the virtual world, we are running wild.
Tips to avoid traps of video calls
A heads up for the isolated new to video conferencing: don’t mix that call with the call of nature.
Hands on the MacBook Air 2020
The new keyboard is key to the 2020 Apple MacBook Air upgrade.
Handy gadgets for self isolation
From smart thermometers to touch-free taps, these gadgets can help you hunker down at home.
Out, damned spot
“A revolutionary new way to get spotless lenses”
Pass the … Find X2 Pro
Oppo has just gone decidedly up-market with its Find X2 Pro.
iPad Pros get a trackpad & cursor
The big takeaway from Apple’s new announcements is the morphing of iPads into a notebook device.
How will online schools work in a lockdown?
Schools are readying to go online in Australia due to coronavirus.
Top-notch notebook for a price
There’s a lot right with Dell’s latest XPS 13 9300 notebook — but it comes at a price.
Panasonic’s heavy-hitter stands out
Panasonic’s Lumix S1H blends impressive stills ability with extraordinary video specs, making it stand out from the crowd.
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