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.
Ray Shaw
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.
Aiper Surfer S2 – skims the pool to keep the filter clean (review)
The Aiper Surfer S2 is a robotic pool skimmer that keeps the water surface clean so you don’t clog the pool filter. It is excellent.
Shark NeverChange5 Air Purifier HP150ANZ: Perfect for bedrooms (review)
Shark NeverChange5 Air Purifier claims you won’t have to replace the HEPA Filter for five years due to Shark's PureShield Anti-Allergen pre-filter.
TP-Link Deco BE85 Wi-Fi 7 BE22000 tri-band mesh router. Full speed ahead (update review)
The TP-Link Deco BE85 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router is very fast. With additional satellites it supports over 200 devices and large Aussie homes
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max – what doesn’t it do? (review)
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max does everything for pool cleaning. Walls, floors, tile-line, stairs and even skims the pool. Very impressive.
No more portable battery bank use on flights
Australian air carriers and the aviation industry have unanimously agreed to ban the use and charging of portable battery banks on domestic and international flights.
Uniden UH45 Max Series UHF-CB tranceiver – CB fun for the family (review)
Uniden UH45 Max Series UHF-CB transceivers are fun, multicoloured walkie-talkies with a KID-Zone function best suited for the adventurous family.
JBL Bar 300MK2 – 5.0 Virtual Dolby Atmos soundbar with Wi-Fi and calibration (review)
The JBL Bar 300MK2 is an all-in-one 5.0 Virtual Dolby Atmos soundbar. It sounds outstanding.
Smart TVs data harvesting: How to reduce spying
Smart TVs data harvesting has gone beyond recommending programs you like to a multi-billion dollar industry selling your data.
