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...
Presto customers will now be able to earn Velocity Frequent Flyer points when streaming
If you're on the frequent flyer points bandwagon the chance to earn extra points for using a service or feature you normally use is a bonus. For Velocity Frequent Flyer customers, that now means if you're using Foxtel's Presto...
GoPro Hero 9 Black review — an action camera evolution now including Vlogging
Yes, you read that right… The rumours are true and GoPro has gone Vlogging. On the surface, it may seem a big step away from their core business but it honestly makes a lot of sense. The...
Samsung and RACV are now offering smart home platform SmartThings Australia-wide
Late last year Samsung and RACV announced that Smasung SmartThings would be available to those living in the world's most liveable city (2011-2017, 2nd 2018), Melbourne. Today they have announced, after experiencing strong demand and positive feedback from...
Sony is bringing their crazy 120″ ultra short throw projector to Australia
Often at CES we see crazy products that will never actually see the light of day, let alone actually make it to Australia. When I saw the Sony VPL-VZ1000ES ultra short throw 4K HDR home theatre projector announced I...
Gameloft will have nine game ready for Android TV
After leaking their changelog yesterday advising they would be Android TV ready, we knew Riptide GP2 would be ready for Android TV. But after the official announcement of Android TV this morning, Gameloft has advised that they too are...
Eufy security brings video to the smart lock
Anker sub-brand, Eufy Security, has launched a new security device which brings together its award winning security camera to a combined smart lock called the eufy Security Video Smart Lock.
The Eufy Security Video Smart Lock features the fastest fingerprint...
Voice match coming to Google Assistant on Android TV
It seems that this year we will see a new Google Android TV device, codenamed Sabrina, at the Made by Google event -- or somewhere there-abouts (it is 2020 and the entire year has been flipped upside down several...
Frenemies: Sonos are suing Google in relation to smart speaker patents
According to the New York Times speaker manufacturer Sonos are suing Google over the apparent theft of technology resulting from a 2013 collaboration between Google and Sonos around Google Play Music. Sonos is claiming that Google reviewed their speaker...
Nest announces Nest Secure alarm system, Nest Hello video doorbell, and Nest Cam IQ...
At an event in San Francisco this morning, Alphabet subsidiary Nest has unveiled a new suite of products including the Nest Secure alarm system, Nest Hello video doorbell, and Nest Cam IQ outdoor.
Nest Secure
The Nest Secure is a basic...
Asus Republic of Gamers and IKEA team up
Asus Republic of Gamers is a name as well known in gaming circles as IKEA is in furniture. So it makes very little sense for them to team up, but they have with a clever vision of a...
IKEA and Sonos deliver another SYMFONISK speaker that will blend into your living space
Sonos is one of the biggest names in streaming music hardware, offering outstanding sound quality and more recently, smart assistant capable devices. They have also engaged with home living giant IKEA to create the SYMFONISK range of speakers,...
Here’s everything else that Amazon announced that ISN’T coming to Australia
At an event in the US overnight, Amazon unveiled a new range of Echo devices some of which are coming here and some that aren't, as well as some new appliances in the Amazon Basics range, Smart Home and...
Philips brings the AI-powered Air Performer 7000 Series 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Fan to...
Well, it's now summer in Australia so that means the heat is coming. Unfortunately, it also means a lot more allergens in the air and potential contaminants. A warm and windy day means huge pollen counts, which isn't great...
Australia won’t be getting the new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio at least initially
Google's announcement this morning of the Chromecast 2015 and the companion Chromecast Audio dongles has caused a stir. The updated features with dual band Wi-Fi and support for 802.11 AC is brilliant, and the Chromecast Audio could revolutionise multi-room...