Smart Home and Wearables

Ring has launched its latest device in the video doorbell range, offering 1536p HD Head-to-Toe Video and colour night vision; while maintaining all of the well known features from other devices. Meet the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus. The new...

The world we're living in changed a lot in 2020 with COVID-19 and for many of us we've not returned fully to the way things were. In many instances, that change has revolved around a hybrid, work-from-home model with...

The market for wireless earbuds is pretty crowded and has some excellent competitors. Huawei has launched the FreeBuds 5i to add to that market and while they're not huge on price, they've got some great features onboard. The basics include...

It's been a few weeks in the works, but with the continual stream of data leaks, it seemed appropriate timing to discuss multi-factor authentication with Yubico. We were fortunate enough to be offered some time with Geoff Schomburgk, Regional...

Aqara is an innovative home technology company that produces a range of products designed to make homes safer, more convenient, and more energy-efficient. Aqara's product lineup includes intelligent home sensors, cameras, switches, and other devices that can be controlled...

Sometimes the Aldi special buys fly buy with little interest, others, it really captures the attention of our team. This time round, one particular buy is bound to get some attention: The Ecovacs DEEBOT NEO vacuum. The NEO is an...

Privacy is a big thing for everyone online, so it stands to reason that you want to protect yourself when you're at home and on the move. After several false starts, I've settled on a relatively cheap option that...

The steady migration of the Australian workforce to a hybrid, work from home model has driven the smart home market. As part of this, smart speakers are selling more and being used more than ever. Alexa-to-phone calling has been...

Many will probably remember the original Bluetooth headsets from the late 90s and early 2000s.. Madonna-esque boom microphones attached to an earpiece that were as iconic as the Apple Airpods are today. If you saw someone wearing one of...

If you're setting up a home security system, then cameras are almost certainly on your shopping list. The market is a minefield of cameras with functions that all appear similar and at wildly different costs. We recently reviewed the...

This morning, Ausdroid published a review of Swann’s CoreCam security camera which was launched in October 2022. The product was very impressive and reliable. While I was finalising the review, Swann announced a ‘power-up’ version of the original CoreCam...

For security camera systems and other security solutions, Swann is among the leaders. The business provides a comprehensive selection of interior and outdoor security cameras, both wired and wireless, to fulfil different security requirements. Their devices are renowned for...

Since 2021 when I reviewed the Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed, I've been using a smaller form factor keyboard and loving it. I've even been taking it to my office with me for daily use on a somewhat regular...

Razer, the top-notch brand for gamers everywhere, has just announced its latest creation, the Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition, the bee's knees of gaming mouse technology! After years of hard work, sweat, and maybe a few tears, they've crafted...

At the heart of GoPro is the ability to capture the action from a first-person perspective. Over time the cameras have become more capable, with the latest iteration, the GoPro Hero 11 being able to capture up to 5.3K...