Sphero Bolt through the eyes of a 9 year old boy
Sphero have been making robotics for a while now. They are usually designed for kids to have fun while at the same time learning to code and about computer programs. In fact, you will find them in...
Ring Spotlight Cam Solar — Australian Review
Since importing my first Ring Video Doorbell I’ve been a bit of a fan of having video surveillance around the outside of my home. I’ve since added the Ring Floodlight Cam out the back, and now with one remaining...
Review: Belkin BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Pad
A few months ago Belkin launched their new charging pad and stand so when the Galaxy Note9 landed on my doorstep I knew right where to look to test it's wireless charging capabilities.
The Belkin BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Pad that...
Ring Floodlight Cam — Australian Review
I’m on a train halfway between Queanbeyan and Sydney on a Tuesday night as I write this. The alert on my phone tells me there’s movement in the backyard and I tune in just in time to watch the...
Acer Chromebook Tab 10: the first of a whole new generation
Let's face it. Google gave up on Android as a tablet OS a long time ago. We heard rumours about a new OS called Andromeda that would run all tablets going forwards but at the last minute...
Samsung Galaxy Note9 – The definitive Ausdroid review
Samsung's Galaxy Note line has had a rocky couple of years with the ill-fated Note7 followed by what could only be considered a brain fade by Samsung with their fingerprint sensor placement in the Note8. The Galaxy Note9 is...
Kobo Clara HD — Australian Review
Kobo are one of the main players in the e-reader market, and while they can't claim the same market recognition as Amazon's Kindle, the brand is a successful (if not quiet) achiever.
The Kobo Clara HD is a 6-inch screen...
Oppo Find X — Australian Review
It’s been a long time since we saw Oppo playing in the premium end of the smartphone pool. We’ve become familiar with their mid-tier R-series and lower end A-series but as smartphone geeks we like to see companies pushing...
Kenwood DDX9018DABS review: Android Auto on a HD display
Android Auto is something that some of us have but many of us wish we had. Some car manufacturers have gotten onboard with Android Auto (and Apple Carplay) realising that it is actually beneficial to them but there are...
The Kindle Collection — Australian Review
I was expecting it, but when a delivery arrived with 3 Kindles on board I admit to having quite the grin. I’ve used Kindles and Kobo eReaders in the past, but my Kindle died many moons ago and...
Fossil Q Explorist HR (4th Generation) – Brief Review
For years in smart wearables we've worn devices created by technology companies first, and the somewhat wonky design was something we just had to accept. Then smartwatch makers got smart, and started coming out with some great designs …...
TCL C6 Android TV — Australian Review
When I was offered the opportunity to review one of TCL’s 2018 line up of 4K Android TVs, I jumped at the chance. WIth TCL’s growing reputation for excellent panels at reasonable prices, I have been quite interested in...
Oppo R15 Pro — Review
It's past time for us to talk about Oppo's R15 Pro. With its successor just announced, and the R15 Pro widely available across Australian carriers and MVNOs on both pre/post-paid plans, you're sure to find it on offer if...
Review: The LOFT Portable Battery Base for Google Home let’s you take it almost...
Google Home was Google’s first foray into the smart speaker. Now it sits smack bang in the middle of their range of smart speakers and is a common appliance in many Australian households these days.
One of...
Huawei Nova 3i — Australian Review
Huawei is absolutely killing it this year, first launching the P20 series which has been a runaway success in terms of reception and sales, and as a company they climbed to the number two spot in global sales.
With...