Byte into the super size Apple MacBook
Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro reminds me of that old 2004 doco on McDonald’s where the catchcry was “super size me”.
Gadgets
Cut through the noise and let music quality do the talking
These headphones encapsulate the very best of audio technology.
Robotics reaching for ripest fruit
Lightweight exoskeletons are as close to a real Superman outfit as we’ve got.
2-in-1 laptop combines power and beauty
Dell XPS laptops are getting better and better and its latest XPS 13 (7390) 2-in-1 is versatile and attractive.
Smartwatch with 25-day battery
Apple Watch gives us only slightly more than 24 hours of battery life and the Fitbit Versa 2 extends itself to almost five days.
Amazon ups ante in room speakers
Amazon has released a room speaker to match Apple HomePod, Google Home Max and Sonos One.
In the tube
Sony’s new speaker looks like a lamp but throws sound in every direction.
New MacBook’s monster storage
Apple has announced a notebook boasting the largest capacity on a consumer laptop to date.
Stratasys 3D-prints hearts
3D printers are creating replicas of real human hearts and other body parts that can be used by surgeons preparing for an operation.
Panasonic puts Technics back in the mix
The resurgence of vinyl has seen Panasonic revive a long gone hi-fi brand in Australia and lots of turntables.
Vive Cosmos out of this world
Leave it all behind with the virtual reality of the new HTC VR headset.
Mavic Mini magic in the sky
DJI’s new Mavic Mini foldable drone is zippy, fun, and light enough to beat the coming weight restrictions.
Spacetalk a big step for safety
An Australian children’s watch has been launched that lets families communicate without the dangers of social media.
Sophisticated robot floor cleaner works well if used regularly
Ecovacs’ newest entrant, The Deebot Ozmo 950, has dual pretensions of vacuuming your carpet as well as mopping your lino and floor boards.
Video game that’s fit for purpose
Nintendo has devised an ingenious way to sweat it out at home while fighting an array of monsters.
Arlo keeps eyes on your prizes at home
Today’s security cameras are completely wireless and only require access to the internet and a smartphone.
Every move you make
Political campaigns are gathering a disturbing amount of information about you.
Mums join teens in the TikTok fun
Single mothers in particular have found solace in the escapist elements such as lip-synching and taking part in memes.
Plenty of power from new Surface
Microsoft has has created two sizes of its third-generation Surface Laptop that are completely different internally.
Peering into space
The new Stellina telescope from Vaonis enables stargazing while looking at a smartphones.
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