January
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
The new Samsung Galaxy could transform your phone calls
Most of the new features in the soon-to-be-released Galaxy S24 Ultra are software, so Samsung can keep working on them long after you buy it.
- John Davidson
This Hisense TV should blow you away
The world’s second-largest TV maker has thrown down the gauntlet to Samsung, announcing a TV with specs that are off the charts.
- John Davidson
The gadgets you didn’t know you needed
The hit reviews of the past, from coffee machines to smartwatches and most things between.
- John Davidson
December 2023
There’s still time! Last-minute gadget gifts
What would you rather do? Turn up to Christmas empty-handed, or turn up with something last-minute that we can guarantee* isn’t terrible?
- John Davidson
Call us crazy but we love HP’s weird and whacky Envy Move
The brand’s latest All-In-One PC seems utterly bizarre, but only until you pull it out of the box and go to put it down on your desk.
- John Davidson
Expectations were high… but here’s why Google’s Gemini AI bombed
Until a week ago, the company’s Pixel 8 Pro was just another smartphone, albeit one with some AI-based photography tricks. But then, everything changed.
- John Davidson
Time to get a new watch? Don’t get Google’s Pixel Watch 2
Google’s latest Pixel Watch 2 is greatly improved on last year’s model, but it’s still not quite up to par.
- John Davidson
Is this the end of the crazy robovac?
With the Deebot X2 Omni, Ecovacs has finally worked all the big kinks out of its robot vacuum cleaners.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Gadgets
Where Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 beats the new MacBook Pro
Microsoft’s latest laptop might not be as powerful as its high-performance Apple rival, but it does offer features and flexibility that Apple can’t match.
- John Davidson
November 2023
Tech gifts for those who love the great outdoors
Sometimes, you’ve just got to spend money to save money. Christmas pressies are no exception.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Opinion
Samsung outfoxes Apple with a must-have phone accessory
Samsung’s SmartTag2 is as good as Apple’s AirTag in most respects, and better than the AirTag in some respects that matter a great deal.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
This $3000 robot will mow your lawn while you sleep
A new robot from Ecovacs can automatically cut your grass for you, but only if you’ve mowed it first.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Gadgets
You want the new MacBook Pro. Here’s how to justify buying it
What if I told you I have stumbled upon a way to absolutely, positively need Apple’s ridiculously powerful M3 Max laptop?
- John Davidson
This is the speaker you need over summer
Sonos’ latest portable speaker, the Move 2, has a battery life (not to mention a voice assistant) to die for.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Gadgets
The new monitor that will become front and centre of your workflow
Espresso has finally released its long-awaited 17-inch, 4K display, by far its best and most expensive screen ever. And it was worth the wait.
- John Davidson
October 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
This small change makes a huge difference to the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple’s new double-tap gesture helps you dismiss stuff you never wanted to see in the first place.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Gadgets
The AI security camera to keep an eye on your home over Christmas
Eufy’s new dual-lens security camera solves the two big problems most of us have with home security cameras.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Don’t try this at home if you live in NSW
The Segway-Ninebot MAX G2 KickScooter has a range long enough to get you to and from most workplaces. But check it’s legal before you take to the streets on it.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Here’s one camera that lets you be the main character at all times
With a dedicated vlog mode as well as a product placement tool, Fujifilm’s X-S20 camera is perfect to throw in an influencer’s bag of tricks.
- John Davidson
September 2023
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Action heroes, here’s how you can prove you are one
Taking professional-looking videos has (almost) never been easier or more fun than with GoPro’s Hero 12 Black.
- John Davidson