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All-in-one audiophile CD system sounds even grander than its $2000 tag
With speakers, amp, sub and disc player all packed into one unit, the Ruark R5 shows vinyl isn't the only physical media for music lovers.
- by Rod Easdown
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Questions you can ask the Google Assistant, but probably shouldn't
The Assistant can be incredibly handy, but it also remembers everything you say.
- by Alice Clarke
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Lenovo's smart alarm clock is a discrete display for the bedroom
If you're impressed by Google's Nest Hub, but want something designed to live on your bedside table, then Lenovo's $129 4-inch Smart Clock might fit the bill.
- by Adam Turner
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A great sit-stand desk for your home office that won't break the bank
This premium convertible desktop riser can transform your standard desk and gear into a comfortable sit-stand setup, with a few caveats.
- by Tim Biggs
Gadgets
Amazon's tiny new smart display makes it even with Google
The Echo Show 5 is even smaller and less expensive than Google's Nest Hub, but it still has the video camera of the larger smart displays.
- by Tim Biggs
A $570k turntable, and other hi-fi components with sky high prices
Which one would you choose; a new CD player or a new Mazda 3? Would you prefer a new turntable or a two-bedroom apartment by the beach on the Gold Coast?
- by Rod Easdown
LG soundbars pack Meridian, Atmos, Google tech into slim frames
At first listen, LG's new soundbars are delightful for music and impressive for movies.
- by Rod Easdown
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LG
LG's latest smart OLED TVs get a little brighter
While LG's 2019 OLEDs don't offer any major picture improvements on last year, the new Alpha A9 Gen 2 video processing chip delivers subtle enhancements.
- by Adam Turner
Battery leakage is back, and your remotes could be ticking time bombs
For a while it seemed like exploding batteries where a thing of the past, but lately even the big brands have proven dangerous.
- by Rod Easdown
Apple
Apple Music now works with Amazon's Alexa in Australia
Both Apple Music users and Amazon Echo owners now have another option for their voice-controlled tunes.
- by Tim Biggs
Digital generation need headphones that are good, but not too good
If you've got a phone full of compressed files and are looking for good headphones, you want to make sure they won't make your tunes sound bad.
- by Rod Easdown