eufy alters, acknowledges but doesn’t apologise for the potentially misleading security policy
Over the last couple of weeks, there's been a bit of concern about the privacy policy that Eufy has. Specifically, the use of a cloud interface to push notifications to users. This means that despite the -- before alteration...
The Winbot W1 Pro from Ecovacs is a window cleaning robot
We recently took a look at the Ecovacs DEEBOT NEO, an impressive and budget-friendly robot vacuum cleaner and mop. Now Ecovacs take that functionality vertical with a window cleaning robot.
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The WINBOT W1 PRO is the first entry into this...
OnePlus and Keychron combine to create a sweet looking keyboard
Over time I've spent a lot -- let's say waaaay too much -- of money on keyboards. Some have died through abuse excessive use, others haven't delivered what I wanted and some have simply been moved on for something...
ASUS RT-AX57 Go Router — The almost perfect travel companion
I'm impressed, really impressed with what Asus delivered here. Finally, I have a travel router that I'm genuinely happy to use anytime I'm out of the house, and I don't feel like there are any deal-breaking compromises.
The simple...
Intel NUC (NUC10i7FNH) — First Impressions
Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) Mini PC’s are very interesting beasts. They’re not the most powerful PC you can get your hands on -- not far off though -- and they’re far from the cheapest you can...
Google goes big on security with a US$450 million investment in ADT
Google have announced a deal with ADT security that is worth US$450 million and is set to impact smart home security. In their blog post the Google team give a clear aim. That is, "to create the...
ECOVACS bring an auto-emptying station to another new robot vacuum
Not long ago we reviewed the ECOVACS Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI robot vacuum and were extremely impressed with it. One thing we jokingly bemoaned about, aside from its inability to grow/manufacture legs and go upstairs by itself, was...
Apple Music is available on Assistant enabled devices, just not in Australia…
So it seems that Apple and Google can play nice together at times after all with Apple Music now available on Assistant devices in some countries. For now, Apple Music can be used in the USA, UK, France,...
Weekend Warrior: HyperX delivers affordable sound for gamers and streamers alike
Two new pieces of hardware have been released to the Aussie market by HyperX, focussed on gamers and streamers.
The HyperX Cloud II Wireless gaming headset - $299.00
The next step from previous, wired iterations of the Cloud gaming...
Reviews: eero 6 Wi-Fi Mesh Network keeping your smart home and Wi-Fi connected
With our homes becoming smart(er) and also our work from home offices, having a strong Wi-Fi network is pretty important and whilst stock standard normal Wi-Fi units we get through our telco’s can do some of the work they...
Weekend Warrior: The Razer Iskur now comes with a fabric finish
If you're working from home or spend a bit of time gaming, the odds are you've got a decent computer chair. But is it decent or is it really good? Razer is one of the big names...
What’s in my bag? Phil’s 2022 gear cache
I’ve done this in the past, the last one in 2020 and have recently had a number of requests to update what I carry when I’m on the go. Typically I’ve got review devices onboard, as well as...
ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 Router review — Is a non-mesh router worth $799.00?
A good router is at the heart of every network, in the case of high level enterprise setups; potentially several of them. But for home use, that's overkill... We've looked at a number of low, mid and high end...
Review: Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro Wired features 3000 lumens brightness and 360 degree...
I've been testing the Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro for several months. On paper it offers a unique feature set of 360 degree pan and tilt camera, tuneable 3000 lumens LED array, AI-powered human detection and auto-tracking, no subscription...
BlueAnt XT100 Soundbar review — Delivering big without draining your wallet
My parents -- Fran and Pete, for those wanting names -- are retired, doing the grey nomad thing and living a relaxed lifestyle, although they claim they're busier now than when they were working. So there are a few...