Anker Eufy beat-up. The media loves unsubstantiated rumours
The Anker Eufy beat-up is not based on fact. The media loves a good story, and many use the motto – ‘Never let the facts…
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Crappy NBN modems – the lessons we learned from our free advice
We learned many things about crappy NBN Modems, but most of all that the NBN Reseller does not give a rats about if it will…
Free NBN Speed upgrade has arrived, but you’re not getting it (update)
The free NBN speed upgrade has arrived, and those on FTTP and HFC connections now get 500/50Mbps as the baseline level. But users are not…
No one is Hubbling – service goes into maintenance mode
t appears that no one is Hubbling despite an uber-expensive $200 million marketing campaign featuring Hamish and Andy
Li-Ion is bad. LiFePO4 is good. You have a choice so please use it.
Li-Ion is bad. It is the root cause of thousands of fires each year from portable battery banks, e-mobility and household appliances.
Dolby Vision 2 – the next bombshell in the TV format wars
Dolby Vision 2, is coming offering content intelligence and authentically cinematic use of motion smoothing and settings to make TV content look its best.
Apple iPhone 17 series – a quick, no-hype guide
The Apple iPhone 17 series comprises the standard iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here is our no-hype guide.
ACMA to free up more 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi
The ACMA has decided to extend the 5925-6425 6GHz Band RLAN (Wi-Fi) to 6585 MHz. This will allow 2 x 320 MHz, 4 x 160…
Dodgy solar battery installs, channelling another pink batts disaster. What you need to know
Thousands of homes have had dodgy solar battery installs in a move channelling KRUDD’s pink batt disaster.
Is your robovac camera spying? No!
Is your robovac camera spying? Sensationalist media have reported that some Chinese-made robovac with cameras are spying on you. It is a media beat-up.
Free NBN Speed upgrade: Modem mayhem is just a scare tactic to sell more
The free NBN Speed upgrade for FTTP and HFC customers will not break your existing modem. You just may not benefit from the extra speed…
Telstra Smart Modem 4 – still a crappy NBN modem. Here is why (update).
The new Telstra Smart Modem 4 is Wi-Fi 7 and 5G fallback capable, but it is still a very crappy modem router. You can do…
Phone theft epidemic. How to prevent it
The phone theft epidemic has reached pandemic proportions. In the London CBD, over 320 phones a day are stolen by organised thieves.
Gmail hack – 2.5 billion compromised accounts. Act now
A recent Gmail hack has left 2.5 billion Gmail and Google Cloud user names exposed, but not passwords. Those with Multi-factor authentication are safe.
Sennheiser is celebrating 80 years of music passion
Sennheiser is officially 80 years old, founded by Dr. Fritz Sennheiser in June 1945. It began as a small laboratory near Hanover and has grown…
Vishing (AI voice cloning) is the latest deep-fake scam
t can take as little as 10 seconds for AI to construct a convincing voice - vishing - gathered from your online videos, or simply…
iiNet data breach: over 280,000 customers’ data exposed
The iiNet data breach has exposed over 280,000 customers. Fortunately, it was their order management system and did not have financial details.
Why Australian Consumer Law warranty is vital for tech (2025 guide)
All genuine Australian certified products have an implied Australian Consumer Law Warranty. What does that mean for you?
ACL Consumer Tech warranty not a priority for the majority – it should be (2025 guide)
ACL Consumer Tech warranty is usually 12 months. What happens if that breaks down just outside of warranty? You have plenty of rights.
Lithium-ion battery fire – advice for renters, home and strata owners (guide)
Every day we hear of yet another lithium-ion battery fire, most of which cause devastating and total loss to homes, apartments and even garbage trucks…
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…
NBN Co and Amazon’s Project Kuiper to Deliver LEO Satellite Broadband Across Regional Australia
NBN Co and Amazon have announced a new partnership to deliver high-speed wholesale broadband to regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia using Low Earth…
