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QNED? Neo-QLED? Mini-LED? Deciphering the latest TV tech acronyms
If you’re after a great new television, it’s easy to get confused by the latest serving of alphabet soup.
- by Adam Turner
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A pleasant, pricey monitor to help you look your best on video calls
Poly’s Studio P21 has integrated lights, speakers, a microphone and a camera to make for a simple and cosy video call hub.
- by Tim Biggs
Years late, Foxtel’s iQ box embraces the internet
Customers can finally get a full Foxtel experience without satellite or cable, but some may have already left the pay TV giant behind.
- by Adam Turner
Reviving a relic: how an ancient CRT can still be a useful TV
If your household is struggling to share the flat screen, it’s not hard to give an old television a new lease of life.
- by Adam Turner
A speaker for (almost) all occasions
Q Acoustics’ M20 HD system works for wireless streaming, connecting to external music devices, and enhancing games and movies.
- by Krishan Sharma
Smart doorbell lets you know when the postie leaves a package
Google’s latest Nest doorbell cleverly detects people, packages, vehicles and more, sending alerts to your devices when needed.
- by Adam Turner
TVs you wear on your face have arrived, but they’re not quite ready
TCL’s $899 headgear look like glasses and give you the equivalent of a 140-inch private screen, but they have some drawbacks.
- by Alice Clarke
Could your next TV be a PC monitor?
As TV-makers offer smaller OLEDs with more PC-friendly features, monitor companies are also adding TV smarts to their bigger screens.
- by Krishan Sharma
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Forget Wi-Fi, radio lives
Tivoli Audio’s latest take on the classic benchtop radio is an excellent choice for those not interested in getting their music via the internet.
- by Tim Biggs
A connected speaker for fans of CD and radio
Old meets new in the Ruark R5, a box that combines high-end audio and internet connectivity with more old-school formats.
- by Tim Biggs
Exercising at home? Here’s how to stay motivated
There are plenty of apps and gadgets to keep you moving at home, ranging from free to expensive.
- by Alice Clarke