Anker SOLIX C1000X 1800W/1056Wh portable power bank – ultra fast charge (review)
Anker SOLIX C1000X is its newest mid-capacity power bank with a 1300W fast charge and 2400W startup surge capacity.
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Eufy Omni E28 – world’s first combo robovac/mop and portable spot cleaner (review)
The Eufy Omni E28 is the world’s first combo robovac/roller mop with a lift-off portable spot cleaner for carpets and upholstery.
Virgin – no decision yet on battery banks
Virgin has made no decision yet on the carriage and use of battery banks in the cabin. They are definitely not allowed in checked luggage.
Anker and eufy 2025-26 preview – and its pretty special
The Anker and eufy 2025-26 preview was to some of the nation’s leading lifestyle tech journalists and key buyers on Queensland’s prestigious Hayman Island. Only…
Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser carpet cleaner – really deep cleans (review)
Tineco CARPET ONE Cruiser carpet cleaner provides deep, professional-standard cleaning results on most carpets. It removes oh, so much dirt!
Hisense HT Saturn 720W 4.1.2 Dolby Atmos home theatre system (review)
The Hisense HT Saturn 720W 4.1.2 Dolby Atmos home theatre system is different – it is not a sound bar.
How to buy a soundbar that meets your needs? (2025 update guide)
How to buy a soundbar tells you all you need to buy the one for you. It covers from $299 to thousands of dollars. Better…
Five tips for better TV sound – Dolby Atmos for beginners (2025 update guide)
Five tips for better TV sound demystifies the sales hype telling you to get a Dolby Atmos soundbar. There are lots of lower-cost options.
Hisense U6QAU Pro – affordable mini-LED (review)
The Hisense U6QAU Pro is its entry-level affordable mini-LED that offers a decent viewing experience for free-to-air and digital streaming.
OPPO A5 series – now more choices
The OPPO A5 series has expanded to cover four variants, including two 5G and two 4G models, the latter using Qualcomm SD 6S Gen 1,…
Tineco S9 Artist series – powered mops with style (first look)
The Tineco S9 Artist series has two models – the S9 Artist Steam and the S9 Artist Pro. Both represent the state of the art…
Google Pixel 6a battery issues: All Pixel owners need to know
Google Pixel 6a battery issues could lead to a fire. A new mandatory firmware update addresses that and updates to Android 16.
EcoFlow 500W alternator charger. Fast power bank charge while you drive (first look)
The EcoFlow 500W alternator charger is up to 5 times faster than using a car utility socket to recharge your portable power bank. And it…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – big step forward (review)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 represents a big step forward from the Fold6, addressing many of the issues that the public has been calling for.
Virgin battery bank fire – a rethink about banning them
The Virgin battery bank fire on VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart has forced the airline to reconsider if it will ban them completely – no…
Smartphones for kids – you’re dumb if you do
Smartphones for kids, particularly those under 12, are a bad idea, according to Child Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
Eureka J15 Pro Ultra robot vacuum/mop – entry-level Gen 5 (review)
The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra is an entry-level Gen 5 robot vacuum/mop that can achieve whole-of-home cleaning with minimal house prep.
Qantas hack – the truth emerges, but it is not from Qantas
All we knew about the Qantas hack was what it told us. And that was very far from what actually happened.
Nothing 3 – its definition of a flagship phone (review)
The Nothing (3) is its definition of a flagship phone, and they got it mostly right. This is a powerful, colourful and quirky standout phone…
Power bank recalls – 17 since 2020. Do you have one?
Power bank recalls are exploding (pun intended) with 17 formal recalls since 2020, nine in the past 16 months.
Faster NBN speeds are coming – can your router handle it?
Faster NBN speeds are coming for FTTP and HFC users at no extra cost in September. 99.9% of the time, you won’t need a new…
Qantas does not get it: 6 million live under constant threat of ID theft and scams
Qantas does not get it. It deserves to be really punished for the 6 million poor souls that now live under the cloud of ID…
Enable IPv6 to transform your internet speed and reliability
If you enable IPv6, a feature now available in most modern routers, you can avoid the lag and speed issues associated with IPv4 and CGNAT.…
Motorola razr 60 – the best flipping value by far (review)
The Motorola razr 60 has again managed to beat its competitors by offering better specifications at a far lower price making it the value flip…
