EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1800W/1024Wh portable power bank – perfect for cyclone season (off-grid review)
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus is a portable 1800W/1024Wh DC/AC power bank. It is great for emergency home power for the fridge, TV, and internet…
2025
Google Pixel 4a – update firmware now (Recall)
The Google Pixel 4a Model G025N received an OS upgrade to Android 13 on 8 January 2025. Some phones have experienced battery overheating.
Dreame X50 Ultra – a leap ahead (cleaning review)
Dreame X50 Ultra has a new ProLeap system to raise the robot to 60mm high. It is a true Gen 5 robot and is class-leading…
Telstra fined $626K for spamming customers – fines a way of life for this Telco
Telstra fined $626K. Why? For spamming its and Belong customers with unsolicited and unwelcome texts without an unsubscribe option
Roborock Saros 10 2025 robot vacuum/mop (cleaning first look)
The Roborock Saros 10 joins the esteemed Generation 5 robots that can do whole-of-home, unattended cleaning. Full review soon.
Swann ActiveResponse Personal Safety Alarm – good safety concept, BUT (safety)
The Swann ActiveResponse Personal Safety Alarm (Gen 2) sends an emergency distress SMS and has a personal alarm
Surveillance – here’s looking at you, kid (safety)
Surveillance is everywhere: on the street, in a cafe, on a bus, train, car, and even inside the sanctity of your home. Chillng.
Nothing (3a) and Pro coming to Australia real soon (Smartphone)
Nothing (3a) and Pro are particularly interesting, well-priced Qualcomm Snapdragon-based phones. From JB Hi-Fi now.
Breville Combi Wave 3 in 1 – microwave, oven, air fry, grill and combi (appliance review)
The Breville Combi Wave is a 32-litre, 1100W microwave, 1550W oven, and 1100W grill that can replace several kitchen appliances.
Bartesian – cocktails on command, drink on demand (appliance review)
Bartesian is a capsule-based cocktail maker – you supply the spirits, add a pre-mix flavour capsule (like a Nespresso), and it does the rest.
Samsung 2025 A-series for the masses – A26, A36 and A56 (smartphone)
Samsung 2025 A-series hit retailers on 27 March. 6.7” AMOLED screens, decent cameras and 2+6+6 warranty/OS upgrades/security.
How to tell if you have good music – sound signature is the key (AV guide)
How do you tell if you have good music? Here are a few tips to help test your speakers and learn how to define their…
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 700W/512Wh backpack power station – great idea, well executed (off-grid review)
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a backpack power station providing a 700W load and 512Wh of very portable power via its 60L backpack.
BLUETTI PV120D 120W folding solar panel – good, but (off-grid review)
The BLUETTI PV120D 120W folding solar panel will top up your portable power bank in a few hours. Here is what you need to know.
Dreame Technology X50 Ultra – a leap ahead (cleaning first look)
The Dreame Technology X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop is packed with new tech, including innovative ProLeap legs for Sill climbing.
Dark Patterns – how AI bends our minds online
Dark Patterns use AI and social engineering to manipulate and bend your mind when online. It strongly influences you to act differently.
Ecovacs Deebot X8 PRO OMNI – TruEdge roller mop takes the lead (cleaning first look)
Ecovacs Deebot X8 PRO OMNI uses an extendable OZMO self-washing roller mop to clean to the edge and avoids obstacles.
D-Link Launches Multi-Gigabit Switch for Cost-Effective Upgrades
D-Link Australia has unveiled the DMS-3130-30PS, a Multi-Gigabit PoE++ switch. Designed for businesses upgrading beyond 1Gb without the high cost of full 10Gb infrastructure. The…
OPPO Reno13 Series: AI-Powered Innovation
OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Reno13 Series, bringing AI-driven innovation, powerful cameras, and durable design to the mid-range smartphone market. The lineup includes three…
Call centre call times are worst in Australia – an average of 1.8 hours (Consumer Advice)
Call Centre call times to get customer service have blown out to an average of 1.8 hours with strong adverse health and brand consequences.
Motorola’s moto g15 & moto g05: Affordable Phones with Premium Features
Motorola has unveiled two new smartphones, the moto g15 and moto g05, designed for users who want great features at a low price. With premium…
Kaspersky antivirus/malware software banned by the Australian Government
The Australian Government has finally banned Kaspersky software after years of the Federal Opposition calling for its removal.
Telstra screwed 9000 Belong NBN customers – it does not pay to Belong
Telstra screwed 9000 Belong NBN customers. Will it ever learn that the customer is king and lift its game at the expense of profits?
D-Link DWR-933M 4G+ Cat 6 Mobile Hotspot – Internet on the go (networking)
The D-Link DWR-933M 4G+ Cat 6 mobile hotspot can get download/upload speeds of up to 300/50Mbps. $99.95 is a bargain.
