Hisense 2019 Android TV Series 65RG: Australian Hands On Test
It's been quite a few years since Hisense sold Android TVs in Australia but they now have three models available with the 65RG, 55RG and 50RG.
We recently had an opportunity to try a preproduction 65RG (65") model at a...
Google seems to be preparing to launch Assistant’s Driving Mode
At Google IO this year, the Google Assistant team announced a slew of updates and new features including a new 'Driving mode' that would automatically launch an Android Auto like UI when you were driving. If a recent...
Australia’s Cheapest Retail Smart LED Light Strip Review: Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Colour 3 Metre...
Last year Australian lighting brand Mirabella launched a range of smart lightbulbs and smart switches at Kmart. Now Mirabella has expanded their Genio smart home range to include a very affordable $39 3-metre smart wi-fi colour changing LED strip...
Google Assistant and Alexa go travelling with you thanks to TripIt
Regular travellers know the pain of having several flights booked in the next week and occasionally not even knowing what state (or country) you're in the next day. TripIt have worked collaboratively with Google and Amazon to bring Assistant...
Google offering free Home Mini speakers to Google One subscribers
We've seen a couple of great deals on Google Home Mini speakers over the last few weeks -- Google themselves have gone one better now by giving them away.
The deal has appeared on the Google One app for subscribers...
Jabra Elite 85H — Australian Review
Sometimes a bit of tech comes along that you’re curious about, very excited for and you also have some apprehension about the delivery of and the Jabra Elite 85H fits perfectly in that box for me. On paper there’s...
Augmented Reality App Lets You Place Hisense Products In Your Home
If you're considering buying a Hisense TV or other appliance but aren't sure how it would look, Hisense Australia has released a Home AR app that claims to let you view a true-to-scale product in your home space before...
Telstra exploring a Smart Calling feature integrated with Google Assistant devices
Ausdroid has received information which suggests Telstra is working with Google to bring phone calls on Google Home to Australia. The feature, which has been live in the US, Canada and UK for some time, allows users of Google...
Bose quietly released new Noise Cancelling 700 over-ear headphones
Bose is a name that everyone knows, recognises and associates with quality audio equipment. Their noise cancelling headphone models QC25 from 2014, QC35 released in 2016 and the latest QC35 II with Google Assistant have all upheld that reputiation...
Domino’s is investing in technology to improve the quality of your next pizza
Domino’s Pizza is investing in new technology that will help ensure you get a pizza that actually looks like it should. By monitoring the toppings used and the outcome of the baking process, Domino's hopes to rid itself of...
Swann Security add a hardwired, Wi-Fi connected flood light to their home security range
The growing availability of home security devices, particularly cameras has been growing for some time and shows no sign of slowing down. What the devices are doing is becoming less conspicuous.
That is exactly what has happened with the Floodlight...
Hey Google, what’s for dinner? On-demand food delivery coming to Assistant
Would you like some large fries and a frozen drink with that?
With our busy lives nowadays, along with the onset of winter now arriving, more and more people are eating out or ordering take away to have at home...
Don’t stop the music – smart displays can group speakers on the fly
Google Assistant powered smart displays like the Nest Hub have seen a number of recent feature updates, including new clock faces and voice commands. A more intuitive way to group smart speakers together is perhaps the best new feature,...
Android Q update will enable automation through Rules
Android updates come with many new features, some of which are able to replace existing apps. Android Q's beta update has a feature called "Rules" that can perform automated actions in an easier-to-use package.
A Aeam at XDA-Developers has dug...
Google Assistant integration to Messages is beginning to roll out
Back at MWC we had an early look at the integration of Google Assistant into Messages but as is often the way we were not given a timeline on delivery for users. It seems that has now been...