Nvidia’s new Shield TV remote will work with older Shield device and can now...
Everyone who has purchased or used a Nvidia Shield TV first or second generation will know how terrible the remote for it is. Many of us have purchased cheap aftermarket remotes to use instead and actually find them...
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...
ICYMI: Nest Speakers and Hubs have accessibility features for vision impaired users
Over the past 12 months, we have seen a continual growth of accessibility features added to Android and Google Services. Live transcribe has brought users with hearing impairment better engagement in social settings. Live relay takes that...
Vacos Camera – A budget security option with AI to eliminate false alerts
We’ve had the opportunity at Ausdroid to take a look at a number of security options. Everything from a budget-conscious, entry-level device like the Reolink Argus 2 through to the Swann DVR and Arlo systems. While they all have...
Review — Swann Wi-Fi Security Cameras, simple to setup and use
We get to play with look at a lot of electronics at Ausdroid, recently we’ve had a lot of opportunities to check out security equipment. Swann makes a lot of this and Chris’ review of the 6 camera full...
D-Link launches new AI cameras at CES 2020
There is so much going on at CES 2020 that it is getting difficult trying to keep track of it all. This year D-Link have come to CES and are announcing some new cameras into their lineup.
The new...
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...
Belkin reveal a smart speaker with inbuilt wireless charging
CES is a pretty crazy time of year in the tech world and this year is no exception. We're seeing releases from most of the major players but Belkin have something new. The release of the Belkin...
Google pulls the plug on Xiaomi’s Mi Home integration with Assistant
A lot of people are very concerned, and rightly so, with others getting access to their home security camera and now that has eventuated, and not by using insecure passwords.
A user who had some Xiaomi cameras installed...
LG bringing a Google Assistant-enable soundbar to CES
With CES starting next week we are going to be seeing a lot of companies announcing new consumer tech products. Of course we will bring as many that are of interest as we can to you but we...
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...
Blueant X1 Bluetooth speaker review — A great package at a low cost
A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at the BlueAnt X2 portable bluetooth speaker. In theory it’s the bigger brother of the X1 that we’re taking a look at today, but there’s a couple of surprises in...
Google just made customising your Smart Clock easier and better
Google Assistant as well as other smart assistants are working their way towards deeper integration with our lives. The Lenovo Smart Clock is just another step towards complete integration and some changes to the software outlined in a...
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...
Amazon Australia is looking to give away an Amazon Prime filled Tiny House
Amazon Australia has announced that it will be giving away an Amazon Prime filled tiny house to one lucky winner through a nationwide competition to find the person with the biggest holiday spirit.
The prize package will include a Tiny...