Miniature sun in the palm of your hand
This a 100,000-lumen monster is a serious torch, capable of illuminating something 1350m away.
Gadgets
What can a smart home do for you in 2023?
While smart homes are often seen as a young person’s thing, they can be a game changer for people with limited mobility or poor motor skills.
Mesh blanket keeps your home under Wi-Fi cover
A Wi-Fi point that doubles as a smart speaker and night light just might fix your connection issues.
Powerhouse Ayaneo 2 enters booming portable game market
The Steam Deck isn’t yet available in Australia, but Ayaneo’s handheld PC gaming device may be a better, more powerful option anyway.
What is a ‘wellbeing chair’ and why is it $11k?
This chair, which looks like it’d be at home on Donald Trump’s private jet, uses AI to detect your stress levels and delivers a customised full-body massage.
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.
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.
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