Home tech
Samsung's 8K TV is incredible, but it's still too early for 8K itself
The 75-inch Q950T is the most beautiful TV I've ever seen, and it does some great things with that screen, but don't expect native 8K movies or games just yet.
- by Alice Clarke
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Gadgets
Catch up remotely, loud and clear, with a USB microphone
The microphone built into your phone or laptop isn't ideally suited for virtual lunches with the entire family.
- by Adam Turner
ACCC
Zoom out: Why video conferencing was most annoying to West Australians
If you found yourself swearing over lags and poor video quality while using Zoom and others, you were not alone. At times it was enough to make you want to switch on Netflix instead, with good reason.
- by Aja Styles
Good Weekend
Why your home delivery may soon need a flight plan
Drones could soon be bringing your everyday desires right to your door – or window.
- by Amanda Hooton
Good Weekend
The 12-year-old and his mate battling chuck-out culture, one repair at a time
Despite the generation gap, born tinkerers Lachlan Watson, 12, and Griffin Pickard, 26, are learning a lot about life from each other.
- by Tim Elliott
Opinion
Opinion
Foxtel's soft-look streaming is not the future
Binge is the only major streaming service not to offer a 4K HDR option.
- by Adam Turner
Technology
High-end audio isn't always the best choice, but it can be stunning
Unless you have a dedicated listening space and lots of time for music, you probably don't need a $10,000 plus setup.
- by Alice Clarke
Technology
Facing the home theatre FOMO
Unless you're happy to upgrade your lounge room as often as you upgrade your smartphone, you need to make peace with home theatre 'fear of missing out'.
- by Adam Turner
Coronavirus pandemic
How often to wash your clothes, bedding and towels
Since COVID-19, people have developed an obsession with good hygiene. And there are plenty of sensible guidelines for how often people should launder their clothes, bedding and towels.
- by Melissa Singer
Gadgets
Your germs are isolated at home with you too
Tips and tech to help you manage the extra home grubbiness now you're not spreading your hair and dead skin out and about.
- by Alice Clarke
Gadgets
The best smart displays for keeping in touch
A dedicated device from Facebook, Amazon or Google can make for much more clear and comfortable calls than a handheld device.
- by Tim Biggs