Google bringing all Assistant features to all smart devices
Fragmentation is a dirty word in the Google and Android ecosystem but unfortunately if you use Google Assistant extensively you will know that not all smart devices support all of the same Assistant actions. Google is looking to...
LASER $10 Smart white LED light bulbs Australia’s cheapest, prices cut across LASER smart...
Australian consumer electronics company LASER has announced significant price reductions across its CONNECT SmartHome range, breaking new ground for affordability in connected devices for Australian consumers, spearheaded by a range of $10 Smart White Light Bulbs.
It is the first...
Check out some new hardware from Razer this long weekend
It's not our normal coverage at Ausdroid to pick up on PC peripherals but this caught my attention and figured there would be some readers who would appreciate it too. Razer is a name synonymous with gaming and...
Belkin’s battery boosting options just got a power up
What's more important than being connected these days? Part of that need we have is to stay connected as well, aside from fringe connectivity the biggest risk to that for most users is the battery. There are plenty of...
Sabrina, Google’s new Android TV dongle and its remote appear showing off a new...
It has been a long time since Google has launched a new Android TV device and reports have been circling for a while suggesting that another is on the way. A rumoured TV dongle's remote control showed up...
The Arlo Video doorbell is ready to play nicely with Google Assistant
The Arlo Vidoe Doorbell is available in Australia and it's a lovely bit of kit. Unfortunately -- unlike the other Arlo hardware -- a common complaint is it doesn't work fully with Google Assistant. So the bell...
Australian Review: Facebook Portal TV is the best way to video call family and...
For $229 the Facebook Portal TV enables you to seamlessly make Facebook Messenger/Whatsapp video calls and enable "telepresence" with your family and friends in a way that used to cost many many multiples of that price.
After I used the...
Amazon launches eero mesh Wi-Fi in Australia, no eero pro model or eero secure...
Amazon has launched eero mesh Wi-Fi in Australia. Readers who listen to the US podcast This Week in Tech may have heard about eero already: it was actually the first company to sell a mesh Wi-Fi product in early...
Almost half LG 2020 soundbar range have Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in
LG Australia has launched it's 2020 range of sound bars and revealed that the top 4 models have Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in.
LG Electronics Australia (LG) today unveiled the company’s 2020 sound bar range consisting of nine models that...
D-Link COVR-1102 AC1200 EasyMesh review — Great coverage, cost effective and easy to setup
Wi-Fi isn’t just a luxury any longer, it’s a necessity and if it’s flaky… that’s a big problem. Until the last couple of years, if you had poor Wi-Fi signal you probably needed to relocate your router, add an...
Swann release the Wi-Fi Tracker and Enforcer Security Camera system
Swann has continued to develop and deliver user-friendly, DIY security options over the last few years. They have brought options like the Floodlight Security Camera, Wire-free video doorbell, Full HD DVR system and Wi-Fi security cameras to the...
Edifier R1700BT Speakers Review — A lockdown look at some big bang for buck...
We’re becoming more and more connected, it’s unusual to find a device in our lives that has a single purpose only so why would speakers have only one connection? That’s one of the reasons that the R1700BT speakers...
D-Link embraces 5G with in home and mobile hotspot solutions
Let's ignore some of the conspiracy theories for a while and accept that 5G is a technology that is progressively rolling out, not just in Australia but around the world.
It's that progression that has led D-Link to commit to...
Explained: What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and is it useful?
The growth in connected devices and streaming services that rely on Wi-Fi connectivity in the home has resulted in the need for smarter Wi-Fi networks that provide extended, uniform coverage.
Wi-Fi EasyMesh products claim to benefit both consumers and service...
“OK Google” sensitivity now widely available for most speakers
A week ago we reported on Google's announcement that they would be soon introducing the ability to fine tune your Google hotword sensitivity. The good news is that it is here and works for devices other than just...