They should pay you to have a smart TV (opinion)
We watch smart TV without necessarily realising that it is watching us. New research from Samba reveals just how much information is being hoovered up…
Ray Shaw
World War Privacy Part 6: Some essential, free, easy-to-use, anti-snooping, Windows tools
World War Privacy Part 6: is about some ‘one-click’ free, tested, and proven tools that can instantly increase privacy and anonymity.
JBL Bar 1300MK2 – Impressive and immersive 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos sound bar (review)
The JBL Bar 1300MK2 is its premium 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar. It is doubly impressive because it has two detachable rear 2.0.1 forward, wide and…
Ninja Sizzle GR101 Indoor Grill and Flat Plate – an indoor BBQ (review)
The Ninja Sizzle GR101 Indoor Grill comes with both a grill and a flat plate, which gives it lots of flexibility. It is really an…
Rooftop solar – Stop the daily energy supply charge rip-off
Rooftop solar owners have to pay a fixed daily energy supply charge regardless of how much grid energy they use or export. Its unfair.
OPPO Find X9 Pro has a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto and a massive 7500 mAh battery.
The newly released OPPO Find X9 Pro is coming to Australia and features the largest telephoto lens and massive battery yet seen here!
Free NBN Router advice is back by incredibly popular demand
CyberShack gave free NBN Router advice to over 230 readers during August and September with a 100% success rate. Readers have been pleading for renewed…
Solar Sharer – Will it help anyone?
The Federal Government has announced a new back-of-the-napkin potential policy called Solar Sharer which won't work!
World War Privacy Part 5: Stop MS Edge snooping
World War Privacy Part 5 is about locking down Microsoft Edge to maximise anonymity because privacy is a thing of the past.
Microsoft 365 with Copilot: Refunds available for forcing AI on us
Microsoft 365 with Copilot users who were forced to accept higher prices for its AI Copilot version may be eligible for a refund.
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro – At $179 expect Nothing (review)
The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is a $179 smartwatch, and if you expect Nothing, you will be pleasantly surprised at the features and value.
2025 Phone of the Year – Nothing surprising
We can’t award the 2025 Phone of the Year Award because no phones reviewed met the criteria. Nothing is a play on words, as Nothing…
eufy S4 Max PoE NVR AI Security System – Bullet and PTZ, 24/7 recording (preliminary review)
The eufy S4 Max PoE NVR Security System comes with one of the most advanced security cameras and has a 16-channel AI NVR recorder for…
Arlo Essential 3 PTZ 2K Indoor and Outdoor Cameras (review)
The Arlo Essential 3 Indoor and Outdoor 2K Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras are part of its value Essential range, offering Pan and Tilt at…
World War Privacy Part 4: Lockdown your Apple
World War Privacy Part 4 is the first of a series of short practical guides to locking down Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Apple users – we have news for you
Apple Users now have access to unvarnished Australian Apple news free of Crapple's hype.
Arzopa D10 and D14 Digital photo frames: Perfect for Xmas (review and guide)
The Arzopa D10 and D14 Digital photo frames are perfect gifts for Xmas to show family pics, videos, greeting cards, and more to loved ones
TP-Link Tapo DL110 smart Wi-Fi Doorlock and deadlock (review)
The TP-Link Tapo DL110 smart Wi-Fi Doorlock and deadlock is perfect for standalone DIY installation or as part of a Tapo security ecosystem.
TP-Link Tapo H500 smart home base – no subscription, local storage, and AI (review)
TP-Link Tapo H500 smart home base is an AI-driven base station with local and HDD storage that supports Tapo cameras and sensors with no monthly…
Old Samsung phones may not be able to call 000
Telstra testing has revealed that over 70 old Samsung phones comprising more than 20,000 handsets may not be able to access the 000 emergency service.
World War Privacy Part 3: Staying private and safe at home (guide)
World War Privacy Part 3 is about privacy and staying safe at home. Some is common sense, some is tech, and some is clever.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: More brains than brawn (deep-dive review)
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, part of the Pixel 10 series, shows that brains beat brawn every time. Google has once again nailed the…
Telstra Blue Tick Part V: More bloody lies from the expert
Telstra Blue Tick Part V is about the blatant, bald-faced lies that Telstra sprouts about Blue Tick phones – the ones that are supposed to…
World War Privacy Part 2: Staying off the radar in a digital world (guide)
World War Privacy Part 2 debunks the notion that we have a right to exist freely on the internet, that we can choose what type…
