Fujifilm vies for mirrorless supremacy with new camera
The X-H2S is an outstanding option for wildlife and sport enthusiasts at a budget price point.
Gadgets
Samsung 8K TV better than the cinema
This new Samsung TV costing more than $12,500 might make you never want to leave home again with it delivering an experience that gives the cinema a run for its money.
This robotic window cleaner is a let down
It like a labour-saving device of the future. But Ecovacs should go back to the drawing board …
Sonos rings in a new era for sound quality
These smart speakers manage to eclipse Apple and Google when it comes to sound quality, and need to be heard to be believed.
Plug and play: The mother of all powerbanks
It’s capable of running a small TV for 18 hours. But the price will shock you.
Want to ride wheely fast? Try this
Fancy an electric bicycle but don’t want to throw out your old wheels? Swytch can help.
Using AI to make you look gorgeous
The Lensa app is all a bit of fun … until you get an actual date. Form an orderly queue please, people.
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Is Sony’s new PlayStation VR headset more than a gimmick?
At nearly $1000, Sony’s new virtual reality peripheral isn’t cheap, but it does provide some of the most immersive video game experiences to date.
Lazy brusher? Try this toothpaste dispenser
Tired of wasting time and energy squeezing a toothpaste tube? This automatic toothpaste dispenser is for you…
Could a chatbot write this article?
In this brave new world of machine learning, what happens if humans are left behind?
An AI fan? This new Philips device is
The world’s first ‘AI-powered’ air purifier retails for $799 and promises to clean and cool down your home. Here’s how it stacked up.
The future of technology on show in Barcelona
Mobile phones that can fold several times over, USBs which connect wirelessly and hydrogen-powered motorcycles were unveiled at the world’s largest mobile technology summit.
Nokia wants you to fix your own phone
The company’s latest smartphone offers a DIY repair kit, after Telstra revealed customers are holding onto their devices for longer.
The electric motorcycle dream finally comes true for lucky two
The nation’s first full-sized electric motorcycle is a 300kg monster that costs $20,000, can go from 0 to 80km/h in about four seconds and two buyers will take delivery within weeks.
Oppo flips the script with new smartphone
The Chinese company is taking on Samsung with its new foldable handset, coming to Australia this month.
White House orders TikTok purge
The White House has given US federal agencies 30 days to remove Chinese-owned video-snippet sharing app TikTok from all government-issued devices.
‘Zero-power’ tech a taste of what’s to come
This futuristic innovation – one of many on show in Barcelona – is a sign of a potential future without batteries.
Strokes of genius
These smart swim goggles tell you what to do in the pool – “just like a real coach”. Who really wants that, though?
The 4 simple swaps for a greener future
Small changes, big difference. These everyday gadgets are both innovative and environmentally friendly.
6G and connecting your phone via satellite on the way
6G technology and the ability to connect regular mobile phones with low-orbiting satellites will feature in Barcelona next week at the Mobile World Congress.
Apple’s Macs are now good for gaming. Who knew?
Once a case of ‘avoid at all costs’ for gamers, Apple’s latest devices are veritable video game beasts.
Toot sweet
Angry cyclists, this one’s for you: a bike horn that, at 140 decibels, is as loud as a jet engine.
Time to ditch your dumb diary?
Notebook maker Moleskine is betting on a pen with a built-in camera that records in real time, converting diary notes and drawings done on paper straight to digital.
Apple can hear furniture in your house talk
The new HomePod isn’t just a smart speaker, it doubles as a soundbar, temperature sensor, fire alarm service and a secret agent that adjusts sound depending on your furniture.
Apple’s new MacBook Pro is powerful but pricey
The tech giant’s latest effort is a great device, if you can afford it.
New Samsung S23 offers 200 megapixel camera
Samsung has introduced the most powerful mobile phone camera in the market in its new S23 range. But the price is steep.
Apple Mac mini: What’s the catch?
Apple’s Mac mini is getting more and more powerful – and with a $999 entry point, is this the tech giant’s master plan to convert Windows users?
How to get into gaming on a budget
What was traditionally an expensive hobby is now much more affordable, thanks to new subscription services.
Goodbye to magical, much-loved gadgets
Reporters look back (mostly fondly) on gear and gadgets that better software and increasingly inexpensive components have rendered obsolete.
Does Dyson want us to vacuum in the dark?
We put Dyson’s next vacuum cleaner – which spins nine times faster than a Formula One car – to the test and see if it’s worth the price tag.
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