Merry Christmas and a happy New Year
On behalf of the CyberShack team, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and an even better 2026. We are taking a break, but the…
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MOVA Z60 Ultra complete robovac with roller mop: Clean that can be seen (review)
The MOVA Z60 Ultra Complete is its first robovac with a roller mop, and it leaves your floors squeaky and visibly clean.
Virgins final battery bank policy: Important new rules to avoid tears!
Virgins final battery bank policy has important new rules that could see your battery bank confiscated prior to boarding unless you pay close attention.
RAM prices rocket to record heights – 300% up in December alone
When retail RAM prices rocket 300% in December alone, you know there is going to be a world of pain coming for every smart device.
Eufy E10 outdoor pathway lights: Simple to install and very effective (review)
The Eufy Eufy E10 outdoor pathway lights (4-pack) are bollard-style smart lights that can light a pathway, garden, or even use AI-inspired light shows.
SantaStealer is coming to a Windows PC to ruin Xmas
SantaStealer is the latest malware-as-a-service (MaaS) for Windows that would-be cybercriminals can rent to wreak havoc over Xmas – well, any time really.
Cyberscriminals fly high on air miles, hotel loyalty points and fake points websites
Cybercriminals need a vacation, too, and the soft but lucrative targets are loyalty points and fake loyalty points websites.
JBL BAR 800MK2 – 7.1 surround sound system with virtual Dolby Atmos (review)
The JBL BAR 800MK2 is part of the new MK2 range from 5.0 to 11.1.4 – all with JBL’s impressive home theatre and music chops.
Pool Robots – how to choose the right one for you (2025 guide)
Pool robots are now more common, but there are many things you need to know before you splash the cash. What you need to know.
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro: adds smarts to the essential poolbot (review)
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro adds smarts to the Scuba X1, making it more suitable for irregularly shaped pools.
OPPO Find X9 Pro: Simply the best (review)
I don’t think I have seen a more eagerly awaited, coveted phone in recent history than the OPPO Find X9 Pro. Let’s just say that…
LinkedIn data hack reveals 4.3 billion records
Cybernews has discovered a leak of an unprotected 16TB database containing up to 4.3 billion LinkedIn records.
Temu and Shein: AI-generated fake reviews up 1361/1596%
Chinese online stores Temu and Shein allow AI-generated fake reviews to convince customers to buy.
TP-Link Deco BE65, Tri-band BE11000, router: All that most need (updated review)
The TP-Link Deco BE65, Tri-band BE11000, has been Australia’s top-selling mesh router since NBN made 500/50Mbps the base speed for FTTP/HFC users.
Aiper Scuba X1: The essential poolbot with heaps of benefits (review)
The Aiper Scuba X1 is its ‘essential’ model, but it has features usually found on premium poolvacs like Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and app control, front and rear…
Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac and roller mop (review)
Dreame Aqua10 Ultra is its entry into the premium robovac and roller mop melee that will see most 2026 premium robovacs use roller or track…
WHOOSH! screen cleaner: through clean (review)
WHOOOSH is a brand for a range of cleaners for glasses, mirrors, laptops, phone screens, monitors, tablets, TVs and more. Does it work?
Ninja Combi 14-in-1 SFP701 multicooker: inspiration and exploration needed (review)
The Ninja Combi 14-in-1 SFP701 multicooker is capable of cooking Combi meals all at the same time. And if you don’t use that feature makes…
Rural reception phones are hard to get
CyberShack is the only review site that has real-world tests of phones and classifies them as suitable for city, suburbs, regional or rural reception phones.
BenQ TK705Sti 4K Short Throw Google TV projector (review)
The BenQ TK705Sti 4K Short Throw Google TV projector has 3000 ANSI Lumens and 10-bit/1.07 billion colours. It may just be the home projector you…
Avoid iTagPro: it’s a scam
If you are thinking about getting tracking tags, avoid iTagPro like the plague – it’s a scam, a rip-off, does not work, and you will…
Evading the social media ban: Under-16s have lots of tools
Apparently, there are already ways of evading the social media ban, and some are extremely easy.
World War Privacy Part 9: iProtect iPhone
World War Privacy Part 9 offers three ways to enhance iPhone protection, although one, Lockdown mode, is best described as the nuclear option.
World War Privacy Part 8: Gag Google
World War Privacy Part 8 is about reducing the amount of personal data that can be harvested by Google.
