Digital Life

If you’re choosing a smart speaker that claims to do it all, make sure you read the fine print, writes @TimBiggshttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/when-it-comes-to-agnostic-smart-speakers-devil-is-in-the-detail-20200213-p540jy.html …

The Suunto 7 is a great smart fitness watch that has something for everyone, writes @Alicedkchttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/the-best-fitness-watch-still-has-something-to-offer-couch-potatoes-20200213-p540gh.html …

HTC’s 5G hub is great - if you can find reception, writes @peterwellshttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/on-the-go-5g-for-all-your-devices-if-you-can-find-coverage-20200213-p540fz.html …

Samsung’s new laptop is good, but held back from perfection by ARM, writes @tweet_Krishanhttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/samsung-s-latest-ultrabook-is-fast-and-long-lasting-with-caveats-20200213-p540f6.html …

After getting robbed in Las Vegas, @Alicedkc went on a quest for the perfect laptop bag.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/the-best-most-secure-and-prettiest-laptop-bags-20200210-p53zcp.html …

It's clear that the tech industry is fold obsessed, but whether or not users actually want or need it is another question, writes @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/who-wants-foldable-phones-consumers-or-phone-makers-20200214-p540vr.html …

The Portal is a handy and easy-to-use video calling device for keeping in touch with family and friends. As long as you're fine with inviting Facebook even further into your life, wirtes @timbiggs.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/portal-video-phone-is-solid-but-it-s-hard-to-ignore-facebook-s-record-20200214-p540qp.html …

The Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra are faster and prettier, but the star of the show is rightfully the photography, writes @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/s20-ultra-s-massive-zoom-could-be-a-mobile-photography-game-changer-20200213-p540cg.html …

Mobile World Congress 2020 has been called off, after several high-profile companies cancelled their plans to participate over fears attendees could catch and spread coronavirus, writes @tweet_krishan.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/coronavirus-scuttles-plans-for-world-s-biggest-phone-show-20200213-p540bu.html …

Connected home devices can be great for convenience, anxious parents, forgetful shoppers and the security conscious, but what happens when your partner or parent has more nefarious motives for keeping tabs on you 24/7? @alicedkchttps://www.smh.com.au/technology/domestic-abuse-and-the-darker-side-of-the-smart-home-20200210-p53z8m.html …

The Samsung Galaxy S20 is here, and the 3.5mm headphone jack is gone, writes @tweet_krishan.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/killing-the-headphone-jack-was-a-mistake-and-samsung-just-joined-in-20200212-p54013.html …

It might sound like a skateboard trick that belongs in a Tony Hawk game, but the Galaxy Z Flip will give Motorola's Razr a run for its money, writes @alicedkc.http://smh.com.au/technology/samsung-s-z-flip-is-a-much-more-confident-foldable-phone-20200212-p53zzx.html …

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and three flavours of Galaxy S20 (each with a 5G option), have been officially announced, writes @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/samsung-unveils-s20-smartphone-range-foldable-glass-screen-z-flip-20200212-p53zxe.html …

Apple's new Mac isn't "Pro" like the AirPods Pro are "Pro", it's actually for professionals, and it's massively powerful, writes @peterwells.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/apple-s-100k-mac-is-for-pros-literally-this-time-20200210-p53z8v.html …

Exploring the great outdoors sounds wonderful, in theory, until you realise that there aren’t any chargers out there, writes @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/charge-your-phone-on-the-go-with-solar-power-20200210-p53zex.html …

Whether you're lying in bed or lounging in the hammock, there are plenty of ways to watch live broadcasts at home when you're not in front of the telly, writes @adam_turner.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/how-to-fling-live-tv-to-the-furthest-corners-of-your-home-and-beyond-20200207-p53yo7.html …

Having non-rotten teeth is one of life’s little pleasures that few are willing to give up. But what does a $400+ smart toothbrush offer that a $3 dumb one doesn’t? @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/how-smart-does-a-toothbrush-need-to-be-20200206-p53y9p.html …

With the help of portable headphone amps, you don’t need to sacrifice quality for convenience, writes @alicedkc.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/headphone-amps-how-much-would-you-pay-to-improve-your-digital-music-20200203-p53xc1.html …

Facebook and YouTube want the power and profit of the world’s largest media organisations without the responsibility, writes @peterwells.https://www.smh.com.au/technology/on-fake-news-social-giants-need-to-do-better-or-get-out-of-the-way-20200203-p53x54.html …