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Google Nest WiFi Pro 6E Model G6ZUC – ease of setup (network review)

4 Apr 2024
Ray Shaw
...Some of the limited options require your agreement to use Google Nest Wi-Fi cloud services (Privacy terms at the end) and send Wi-Fi device usage and crash reports to Google....

Google Nest Wi-Fi AC2200 – decent mesh performance (network review)

5 Sep 2022
Ray Shaw
...Google Nest Wi-Fi 5 AC2200 is idiot proof meaning that it is essentially ‘plug and play’ and set up with the Google Home App. But its simplicity means that it...

Google Nest Mini – the low-cost way to add an OK Google speaker (AV review)

29 Aug 2022
Ray Shaw
...Mini that helped make OK Google a household word. There is not a lot to say about the speaker, so we will keep the review short Australian review: Google Nest...

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) – friend or foe (security review)

29 Aug 2022
Ray Shaw
...CyberShack’s view – Google Nest Doorbell (Battery) is a worthy addition to a Google Home There are many of these device types – Arlo, Google Nest, Ring, Eufy, Swann and...

Google Nest Audio smart speaker is all about sound (review)

15 Nov 2022
Ray Shaw
...says, ‘Yes’. Australian review: Google Nest Audio smart speaker Price $149 Manufacturer Google Product page Here Warranty Two years Country of manufacture Thailand About Google is an American company most...

Google Nest Hub Gen2 – knows  when you are asleep (security/speaker review)

29 Aug 2022
Ray Shaw
The Google Nest Hub Gen2 is a classic Google smart speaker with a 7” touch screen and a clever Soli radar motion/sleep sensor that can track sleep habits. The addition...

OK Google rules down under.

9 Nov 2022
Ray Shaw
...to implement OK Google Google Nest Mini – the low-cost way to add OK Google (speaker review) is $79. It is straightforward to add OK Google if you are an...

Google Pixel Tablet 2023 – The definitive deep-dive review

6 Jul 2023
Ray Shaw
...you use a Google Nest, you may be frustrated at the differences. Google has updated most of its apps, such as Chrome, Maps, Gmail, Google News, Photos, Files, Google Home,...

Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa – the battle of the smart assistant speakers (AV guide)

21 Apr 2022
Ray Shaw
...a Google Nest Mini at $49 to allow users to get a feel for what it does. The second purchase is typically a Google Nest Hub ($149 with a video...

Google Pixel Watch 3 – the heartbeat is strong (wearable review)

28 Oct 2024
Ray Shaw
...place it near your ear, and the mic is strong enough. Google Assistant – Pass+ The mic summons Google Assistant. Unlike a Google Nest speaker, this requires a specific voice...

Google TV streamer 4K – next-gen TV streamer (AV review)

7 Oct 2024
Ray Shaw
...Nest Hubs and Google Nest Wi-Fi routers are also Thread border routers. The more border routers you have, the more reliable your network is. Matter Google TV Streamer is the...

Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL – a very deep-dive review (updated smartphone)

28 Dec 2024
Ray Shaw
...Google Pixel 9, we will leave the 9 Pro/XL column blank. Brand Google Google Model Pixel 9 Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL Model Number GUR25 GZC4K and GR83Y...

Google Pixel 8 and Pro – Made by Google. Brains by Google (smartphone)

5 Oct 2023
Ray Shaw
The new Google Pixel 8 and Pro are here, offering ‘Made by Google’s’ unique take on what a smartphone should be. That unique take is all about using AI to...

Google Pixel 8a – now three Pixel 8s to choose from (smartphone review)

13 Jun 2024
Ray Shaw
...similar. Hint: Google is coming perilously close to cannibalising Pixel 8 sales as there is no ‘apparent’ significant difference between them. It now comes down to the Google Pixel 8a...

Google Pixel 8 and Pro – a deep-dive smartphone review

4 Dec 2023
Ray Shaw
...8 Pro and 8 – which one? (review companion). Australian Review: Google Pixel 8 and Pro Brand Google Google Model Google Pixel 8 Pro Google Pixel 8 Model Number G1MNW...

Google Pixel 8 Pro and 8 – which one? (smartphone review companion)

4 Dec 2023
Ray Shaw
...Asus Zenfone 10 256GB (review coming soon). $1299 Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB. Google Pixel 7/Pixel 7 Pro – high-class, almost identical twins Google Pixel 8 Pro $1599 Google Pixel...

Can you trust Google? Yes, but it depends on your definition (Trust series)

6 Apr 2024
Ray Shaw
...OS watches and Fitbit Premium Google hardware like Pixel phones, tablets, buds, Nest routers and security cameras Google Education and Chromebook Then, there is a vast range of business and...

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold – know when to fold’em, know when to hold’em (a very deep-dive smartphone review)

13 Sep 2024
Ray Shaw
...a Pass mark to be 70+/100 with extra points added for class-leading and excellence. Australian Review: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Brand Google Model Pixel 9 Pro Fold Model Number...

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro revisited – (smartphone after the January 2022 firmware update)

3 Feb 2022
Ray Shaw
...Google Android 12 Security patch date 5 January 2022 UI None Google All standard apps, Google Lens. Maps, Assistant and YouTube. Google Assistant by pressing the power key Bloatware None...

Google Pixel 7/Pixel 7 Pro – high-class, almost identical twins (smartphone review).

19 Oct 2022
Ray Shaw
...Android Google Android 13 UI None Google All standard apps, Google Lens. Maps, Assistant and YouTube. Google Assistant by pressing the power key Bloatware None Update Policy Three Android OS...

Google cleared of ACCC case – not snooping without consent

12 Dec 2022
Ray Shaw
...as its image organiser, and Maps uses Waze GPS technology. Google Assistant speakers evolved from its Nest acquisition. It provides Google Android, Android Auto, Google TV, Google Wear, YouTube, and...

Google Pixel 6a – a smaller, more affordable 6 (smartphone review)

20 Aug 2022
Ray Shaw
...Chalk Charcoal From * Google Online or Telstra, JB Hi-Fi, Optus, Vodafone, Harvey Norman and Officeworks Warranty 2-years Country of Origin China Company Google is an American multinational technology company...

Google Pixel Watch 2 – a long-term review (wearables)

1 Apr 2024
Ray Shaw
...5 N 2.4GHz, BT 5.3, NFC (Google Pay) Google Wear OS 4 Aluminium body Speaker and Mic (Google Assistant built-in) Same watch band system 41mm, 450 x 450, 320ppi AMOLED...

Google Pixel Watch 2022 – stylish and functional (review)

9 Nov 2022
Ray Shaw
The Google Pixel Watch 2022 is a late entrant to the smartwatch category. In Google’s case, it has had plenty of time to learn from the early adopters and develop...

Google Gmail is a safe alternative to your broadband supplier’s email address

8 Aug 2023
Ray Shaw
...Use Google Search. Use ‘Sign in with Google’ to a third-party app or service. Its advice is that if you have multiple Gmail accounts, use them. Will Google Gmail remain...

Google Pixel Watch – just what you need

8 Oct 2022
Ray Shaw
...adds some pro features. Google Pixel Watch – Wi-Fi or LTE models This is Google’s first attempt at a smartwatch, and it looks pretty good. As it runs Google Wear,...

Sonos wins, Google loses patent infringement

11 Jan 2022
Ray Shaw
...key Sonos patents. The ruling affects almost all Google hardware with – ‘infringing hardware controller devices’ installed. Chromecast Audio Google Home, the Nest Mini, Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max, and...

Chromecast with Google Android TV HD – great smart features at a lower price (AV review)

30 Sep 2022
Ray Shaw
The Chromecast with Google TV HD offers all the features of its 4K big brother at $59. Our review Chromecast with Google TV 4K (review) called that device a must-have...

Google Pixel Buds Pro BT, ANC – terrific earphones (AV review)

26 Mar 2024
Ray Shaw
...vocals well. Australian Review: Google Pixel Buds Pro Price $299 Manufacturer Google Product page Here Warranty Two years Country of manufacture China About Google is an American company most commonly...

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 – BT/ANC and a quantum leap forward (AV review)

14 Oct 2024
Ray Shaw
...income comes from advertising, it has branched out into Made By Google Hardware. More CyberShack Google news and reviews New ratings in 2024 We use Fail (below expectations), Pass (meets...

Google Pixel Tablet 2023 and charging dock – Android tablets done right

11 May 2023
Ray Shaw
...Android-based Google Home Panel Google Assistant Support for over 80K smart devices Chromecast built-in (in tablet) Multi-room audio Google TV – all features (in tablet) You can read the Google...

Chromecast with Google Android TV 4K (AV review)

13 Dec 2021
Ray Shaw
...is now one of the largest advertising platforms in the world and is behind the Android and Chrome operating systems. More Cybershack Google news and reviews First impression – Google...

Google Watch 2 – more in a familiar package

5 Oct 2023
Ray Shaw
The Google Watch 2 maintains the Google Watch design cues but is all-new inside. It works best with Google Pixel phones, Fitbit Premium, and Buds, but it is available to...

GOOGLE CES 2022 – Android to do more for all – Smartphone, smart home, TV, wearables, Windows, Car and security

6 Jan 2022
Ray Shaw
...as its property. You would be surprised at the extent of Google’s altruistic involvement in Australia. Google newsroom Cybershack Google news and reviews Cybershack CES 2022 news Google CES 2022...

Google Pixel Buds A series earphones (AV review)

5 Feb 2022
Ray Shaw
The Google Pixel Buds A series is its third generation of Pixel Buds. The price is reasonable, and Google fans will like the design cues, But it is a crowded...

Google Pixel 7a 2023 – faster, smarter, better camera

11 May 2023
Ray Shaw
The Google Pixel 7a 2023 was announced today at the Google I/O developers conference. It is part of the lower-cost a-series between the 7 and yet-to-be-announced 8 series. In fact,...

Google Pixel 9a 2025 – great value and AI as well (first look)

19 Mar 2025
Ray Shaw
The Google Pixel 9a 2025 is here and offering a Google Pixel AI experience at a lower price point. As usual, Google has released an ‘a’ version that takes the...

Google I/O 2022 – Pixel 6a, 7 and 7 Pro, Buds, Watch and Tablet

12 May 2022
Ray Shaw
...article. https://youtu.be/vp69ZdfExP0 https://youtu.be/tpOlNC9AmRg Pixel Watch has a circular face, Google Wear (updated version) watch incorporating health and fitness from Google company Fitbit. We don’t have prices, availability or specs yet...

Gemini – Google Assistant’s split personality (smartphone)

10 Feb 2024
Ray Shaw
Gemini is the new name for Google’s DeepMind AI interface, formerly Bard. It is coming to Android, iOS and Google Assistant whether you want it or not. Now, for the...

Google Pixel 7/Pro – serious competition at last

8 Oct 2022
Ray Shaw
...open now at Google and selected retailers (JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman) for delivery from 25 October. Google is offering a $250/300 online store credit for other purchases – that will...

Google fine of A$60m for misleading Aussies in 2017 over privacy

13 Aug 2022
Ray Shaw
...most helpful products possible.” Google spokesperson The ACCC press release gives its side of the story, CyberShack’s view – Google fine of A$60m – you have to trust Google This...

Google Pixel 4a – update firmware now (Recall)

9 Mar 2025
Ray Shaw
...it is, Google will offer options. CyberShack’s advice This is not a hardware recall, so you won’t get a new phone. At best, Google may offer some compensation for using...

Air Quality Index now on Google Search and Maps

30 Sep 2022
Ray Shaw
Google has added the Air Quality Index (AQI) to its Search and Maps to help you breathe easier. It is one more layer of information you can access when accessing...

OPPO A76 4G – honest, reliable and fast charging (smartphone review)

17 Apr 2022
Ray Shaw
...O Relax, PUBG, Soloop Cui, TikTok, and OPPOs alternatives for Google Apps. All are removable Comment ColorOS is the light grease on Android wheels that makes it easier to use...

Google Launches Pixel 9 Pro Fold in Australia

14 Aug 2024
Staff Writers
Google has announced the arrival of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in Australia this September. Alongside, they have revealed the latest Pixel 9 lineup, including the Pixel 9, Pixel 9...

Google Duo is rolling out a low light mode this week

20 Aug 2019
Staff Writers
Google’s video chat app Google Duo is getting an update this week that will bring light adjustment features for better quality video calls. Low light situations can be a disaster...

Want a new Android phone? Old Android to Android 13 is easy (smartphone upgrade guide)

15 Sep 2023
Ray Shaw
...Apps and third-party cloning software like OPPO Clone Phone or Samsung Smart Switch. OPPO often includes a full suite of Google Alternative Apps as well as Google Apps (as Google...

Chromebook Plus – any good? (2025 guide)

9 Jan 2025
Ray Shaw
...expect a complete substitute for a Windows or Mac computer. Chromebooks started as cloud devices built around Google’s Cloud Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, Chrome Browser, G-Suite, etc.). Today, they...

My Pixel 8 Pro AI just got way better (smartphone update)

28 Jan 2024
Ray Shaw
...released AI features. https://youtu.be/IjenqKORUSM Read Google Pixel 8 and Pro – a deep-dive smartphone review Google Pixel 8 Pro and 8 – which one? Samsung AI Samsung Galaxy S24-series –...

Telstra TV users – your best replacement is…

19 Aug 2024
Ray Shaw
...Add digital TV channels and streaming services (no Free-to-air over antenna) The most popular TV ‘dongle’ is Google’s Chromecast with Google TV  in HD ($59) and 4K ($99 4K works...

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1. This free-form text field uses standard Google search syntax. For example:
Google Pixel will find all posts with Google or Pixel
“Google Pixel” will only find posts with the exact phrase Google Pixel.
“Google Pixel” -Apple will find the same posts, but exclude those mentioning Apple.
“Google Pixel” +Samsung will only find results which contain the phrase Google Pixel and the word Samsung.

2. You can limit to specific categories and combine them with a free form text search. e.g. Select the Phones category and enter "Google Pixel 9" into the text search (for reviews on the Pixel 9 series)

3. You can perform a brand search only, or a combination of brand, categories and free form text.

4. The default is all posts in the past two years. You can also select a specific date range, or all posts since 2006.

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