Qualcomm unveil the Snapdragon 888 coming in 2021 in multiple flagships
Every year Qualcomm have their Tech Summit in Hawaii where they unveil many of their plans for the following year. This year of course it is online with the event starting overnight and Qualcomm wasting no time in...
Google data gives more insight into Australia’s year in search
The global landscape changes every year, but 2020 had been something many of us would rather forget. Regardless of the year's events as individuals, the year in search released by Google often reminds us of major events --...
Will you be my Friendie? AIR Duo headphone review
About Friendie
Based in Victoria, the company was started in 2015 by Jane & Phil Sahhar. They currently produce in ear, over ear and on ear headphones, audio sunglasses, speakers and a wide range of accessories. The company takes a...
You can now add 9Now and YouTube Kids to Google Assistant
Google Assistant integrates with a number of video services which makes it easier to command and control your media consumption in your smart home. That deep integration does much more than letting you say "Hey Google, open YouTube on...
imoo Watch Phone Z6 — Australian Review
Growing up in the 1980s, the closest I could conceptualise to the smart watch of 2021 was from watching Dick Tracy, the crime-fighting comic detective with an incredible watch he could talk to.
Fast forward almost 40 years, and we...
Telegram is shutting down public calls for violence, while walking a fine privacy line
There is an expectation from users on any messaging platform that their privacy will be respected. But when public channels had clear calls for violence or that which could be classed as terrorism, they have taken action. ...
Review: Aspera R9 is a budget rugged phone suitable for apprentice tradies
Aspera Mobile's new rugged "R9" 4G smartphone has a tough chunky exterior to cushion it from knocks and drops and the highest IP rating IP69 which should protect it from being blasted by a high pressure hot steam jet...
The Beosound Level is a stunning, portable speaker with an eye watering price tag
Bang and Olufsen (B&O) are a name recognised for high end and high quality consumer electronics. Today they have added to their vast range with the release of a new portable speaker called the Beosound Level. It...
Should you buy an 8K Android TV in 2021?
I checked out the latest Hisense 8K TV hands on and while it has nice aspects the short answer is No it's not worth buying unless you have unlimited money and want bragging rights over your friends and their...
Australian review: $499 realme 7 5G best value for money phone I’ve reviewed in...
realme has thrown down the gauntlet to all other mobile phone brands in Australia with it's new realme 7 5G (RMX2111).
For the money they're asking $499 you get dual 5G SIM slots, fast charging 0-60% in less than half...
Sonos are teasing already leaked hardware
We're always seeing hardware leaks these days, the reality is it's just too easy on most sites. If you've got a mobile phone in reach, then you've got a way to acquire information. Seemingly no company is...
Belkin BOOST CHARGE Dual USB-C Gallium nitride hands-on: must have gear bag upgrade
Imagine the future world, where all devices are using the same long-range wireless charging standard, your battery is effortless recharged whenever you're near a transmitter, bliss. While we may be a fair way away from that nirvana, USB-C offers...
Google and Microsoft join forces to make all browsers better
The dream of the web is based on a set of basic underlying standards that dictate exactly how things work, think of them as the rules of the road, you drive on the left, you follow speed signs, you...
Kogan Mobile adds two new monthly plans with 200GB rollover
Kogan Mobile is aiming to compete with the large telcos with new pricing on its monthly plans.
The new plans introduce a 200GB rollover, meaning any unused data can stack up for when you need it.
Pricing is as follows:
Large...
Speedtest shows NBN data delivery speeds are getting better, at least temporarily…
When it comes to broadband options, we're not exactly leading the pack when you look at global data. But the latest data from the Speedtest Global Index shows Australia's NBN fixed broadband speeds are improving in speed and...