Home tech
You might want to wait on new HDMI cables for your new TV
Officially tested and certified cables, expected in October, are the only way to guarantee full compatibility with the latest HDMI spec.
- by Krishan Sharma
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Technology
Keep the peace with a second screen
Any screen can be paired with an inexpensive dongle or set top box to continue your entertainment when the lounge room is taken.
- by Adam Turner
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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
Technology
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
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
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