Android TV 8.0 Oreo starting to roll out to some Sony Android TVs
Sony were one of the first big names to incorporate Android TV into their television sets, across a lot of their range. As such there are a lot of them out there but unfortunately the updates for them...
Experiencing casting issues on Android TV or Chromecast? There is a solution
If you are experiencing issues with your Chromecast or Android TV devices of late, you're not alone. According to a thread on the Google Support forums owner of Google Cast devices including, but not limited to the Chromecast,...
ALDI selling a 50-inch 4K TV with Google Chromecast, smart plugs and Arlo cameras...
Aldi’s bargain buys can be a bit of a hit or miss but we thought we would share the bargain buys the discount supermarket is offering this Wednesday 3rd July 2019, which include a 50-inch 4K Ultra HD TV...
Mobvoi TicHome Mini — Australian Review: Google Assistant in all the speakers!
Google Assistant is appearing in everything, or at least it will be if Google has their way. Prior to IFA in September, Google announced Google Assistant would be arriving in third-party speakers and also teased that the Assistant will...
Google announces Android 10 for Android TV, introduces a new developer device
The Android TV update to Android 10 has today been announced by Google via their developers blog. While it has been announced do not expect to see it before the end of the year.
The new API Level 29...
Kogan finally brings Google Assistant and Alexa support to their now-expanded Smart Home appliance...
A couple of months ago Kogan launched their SmarterHome range, beginning with two smart heaters. Problem was that the only way to control them was using the Kogan app with no direct interaction with any of the digital...
Bose Home Speaker 500 – Australian Review
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is a powerful chunky black anodised aluminium addition to the list of Alexa powered smart speakers at a premium price of $599 RRP.
I listened to it for a week before it had to be...
A new version of the Nvidia Shield Android TV may have just surfaced
Since the launch of the original Nvidia Shield console, nothing in this writers opinion has risen to knock the device of its perch as king of the Android TV devices. As we covered in our review the Nvidia Shied...
Synology RS818+ – The rack-mounted NAS that does almost everything
After reviewing Synology's DS218 back in January, I wanted to see what a next-level NAS would look like. For home use, something like the DS218 is absolutely perfect - it's affordable, powerful, and can handle fairly demanding requirements. Unfortunately,...
JBL LINK View Smart Speaker – Australian Review
Smart speakers are now more and more prevalent in our homes and businesses. It can be a bit hard to work out which one to go with. Trying to work out what smart speaker will work best with your...
Nest hubs now have a new media playback dashboard
One of the things I love about having a Nest hub easily accessible in my home is the control for media. Possibly because my kids love playing annoying music at an obnoxious volume. The update which brought...
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...
LG WK7 ThinQ Speaker – Australian Review
The WK7 ThinQ is LG's latest smart speaker with built-in Google Assistant capabilities. LG have succeeded in designing it in conjunction with UK audio company Meridian so the WK7 sounds great and provides excellent value for money at it's...
Ballistix Elite 3600 review – Top end RAM for top end systems
For the average home users, RAM is just RAM right? Sure, if you’re an average home user. For someone who is looking for higher performance from their PC, getting the right RAM for your rig is critical to the...
Nimbustor 4 NAS Review — Massive functionality to meet almost any need
As our lives become more and more connected, digitally stored and accessible, our storage needs have grown exponentially. This is especially so with the advent of the NBN, making our homes more connected with faster connection speeds, which in...