OPPO Watch X2 – a fascinating and fully-featured smart watch (review)
The OPPO Watch X2 has ECG, fall detection, and much more, making it more than a worthy competitor against the Samsung or Apple Watch.
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VPP Part 2 – maybe not a great idea
VPP Part 2, or Virtual Power Plants using your battery to supply peak grid demand. We don’t see the appeal.
Old solar panels create a waste tsunami
Old solar panels are ending up in landfills as Australia grapples with the waste tsunami that will hit within the next ten years.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program – is it worth it?
The Government has released information on its Cheaper Home Batteries Program. This post outlines the rebate criteria and helps you assess whether installing a battery…
OPPO Reno 13 F 5G – the poor bushies’ new friend (review)
The OPPO Reno 13 F 5G is the impoverished bushies' new friend. At $599, it has one of the strongest phone signal strengths we have…
Sonos Ace update brings dual-listener to TV and TrueCinema 3D sound
The Sonos Ace update brings dual-listener capabilities and enhances its TrueCinema 3D sound, offering a spatial movie experience inside your head.
Tineco CARPET ONE CRUSIER carpet cleaner (first look)
Tineco CARPET ONE CRUSIER carpet cleaner provides professional standard cleaning results on most carpets.
NSW Lithium-ion regulations enforced from August 2025
The new NSW Lithium-ion regulations for any lithium-ion-powered e-mobility device will come into effect in August 2025 for mandatory testing, certification and labelling.
Got a Wi-Fi problem but not much cash to fix it?
If you have a Wi-Fi problem, but not much cash to fix it, we can recommend some lower-cost fixes that won't break the bank.
Epson ET-4950 Eco Tank – cheap to run, superb print quality, duplex scan and print
The Epson ET-4950 ink tank printer produces superb print quality, is very low-cost to run, can do duplex scans and prints, and even has a…
OPPO A5 Pro – $399 includes the kitchen sink (smartphone review)
The OPPO A5 Pro at $399 has everything, including an IP69/MIL-STD-810H build, a huge 5800mAh battery and a decent camera.
CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing – spectacular value for an excellent mid-range phone (review)
CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing stands out in a sea of bland glass slabs because of its features, value, and quirky design.
Solar battery con – won’t help most Aussies (update)
The truth of the solar battery con is that it only affects less than 10% of Australian households and is short on detail.
eufy FamiLock S3 Max video smart lock – security in the palm of your hand
The eufy FamiLock S3 MaxVideo Smart Lock is a palm, pin, or key unlock deadbolt with a 2K camera, view screen and home assistant integration.
2025 Global smartphone demand slashed – not looking good for Apple (urgent tariff update)
The 2025 global smartphone demand predictions have been slashed to 0.6% growth, down from 6% in 2024. It is especially impacting Apple.
Google Pixel 9a – the real deep-dive review (after May updates)
The Google Pixel 9a is its entry-level 9-series, and while it shares many hardware similarities, it’s a very different device.
Smart homes need a smart design – more power and better connectivity (2025 guide)
A smart home needs smart design to accommodate smart devices that are breeding like rabbits. Here is our smart design guide.
Quntis Body Sensing Lightbar SVR-H4015-PIR30 – lights only when you need it
The Quntis Body Sensing Lightbar uses passive infrared (PIR) motion detection to provide light when and where you need it.
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 for safety
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 cells instead of Lithium-ion for increased safety and peace of mind.
Visually impaired Android 15 options – getting better all the time
Visually impaired Android 15 options, when added to Google Gemini AI, can make life in a sighted world a little easier.
Wi-Fi calling when you are in a mobile blackspot (Important information)
Wi-Fi calling is now available from major MVNOs. You can make and receive calls/texts and more in mobile blackspots.
Use the same password. Please hack me!
If you use the same password or a slight variation on all your accounts, you are issuing an invitation to be hacked.
NBN price increase 1 July – how much are you being gouged?
The NBN price increase on 1 July relates to what NBN resellers are charged for the various tiers. What is a fair increase?
TP-Link TL-WR3002X: Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 wherever you go
The TP-Link TL-WR3002X is a Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 travel router. It connects to your home/public Wi-Fi, hotspot, USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi dongle.
