Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera review — A wire camera that delivers a spotlight on...
There are so many options in DIY and wire-free home security. There are so many brands around, individual cameras and kits with broad-reaching functionality that can meet and surpass the needs of users. We’ve had a look...
Logitech to discontinue Harmony universal remotes
Logitech's Harmony remotes are oft considered the supreme universal remote, able to control all your infrared devices from one unit with ease. After 20 years, Logitech is giving these devices the axe, ceasing the manufacture of models across the...
How to: Secured browsing anywhere, anytime with Raspberry Pi
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...
PSA: Old passwords can compromise your important accounts
I got a surprise last week when a push notification and email came in regarding someone trying to use my Twitch account. The good news here -- for me -- was that I enabled two-factor authentication, so while...
Mirabella Genio smart switches are just $29 from K-Mart, and awesome
Smart switches are one of the easiest ways to bring your home into the era of the connected home, allowing you to switch appliances on and off remotely, from your phone, or through your Google Assistant or Alexa. They're...
ZTE has a 4K AndroidTV box at CES but you’ll probably never see it...
Android TV has gained a number of new partners at CES this year, with new TV's being released with it built-in, but not everyone is interested in buying a whole new TV, so set top boxes are where it's...
I upgraded to D-Link business-grade hardware and I won’t look back
After many years of playing with steadily higher and higher quality networking hardware, I'm now running business networking equipment at home, and I'll never go back to consumer-grade. Don't get me wrong, it's got a place in the market,...
Asus Zen Wi-Fi XT8 review – Mesh Wi-Fi with everything you need now and...
You can still get a plain old broadband router, but if you’ve even got a hint of Wi-Fi coverage issues in your house you should consider mesh as an option. It’s not just because of the better coverage, it...
Chromecast now comes with guest mode
Parties at your house could get a little more interesting, and more focused on Chromecast soon, with Google announcing Guest Mode for Chromecast this week. Guest Mode allows visitors to your house to cast content to your TV, without...
More Chromecast games are now available to play on the big screen
Better make sure you have a Chromecast under the tree this Christmas, with Google announcing more Chromecast compatible games for you to play with your friends and family.
There's seven new games available to play, though three of them from...
Laser and Big W team up to make the smart home affordable
When it comes to smart home hardware, there are plenty of options but many are pricy making them unobtainable. Laser has teamed up to break that price barrier, making smart home hardware affordable for everyone. The hardware...
The Arlo Essential wire-free video doorbell is here
Our homes are steadily becoming more and more connected with speakers, cameras, IoT and of course other security options. It's the security of your home where Arlo firmly embeds themselves offering a range of cameras and now, another...
Swann CoreCam Pro – a whole new member to the CoreCam family
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...
Google to launch Gen 3 Chromecast as part of ‘Smart TV’ Kit with Home...
The Gen 3 Chromecast has been leaking thanks to its arrival at Best Buy in the US, and now it's leaked again as part of a new 'Smart TV Kit'.
The leak has come via the /r/GooglePixel subreddit, where user...
Angry Miao Compact Touch Keyboard review — A beautifully designed keyboard with a price...
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...