AnkerWork’s best work from home hardware reviewed — It’ll help you get the best...
The world we're living in changed a lot in 2020 with COVID-19 and for many of us we've not returned fully to the way things were. In many instances, that change has revolved around a hybrid, work-from-home model with...
Google may eventually allow OEMs to customise Android Wear, Auto and TV
Android has spread. As head of Android, Sundar Pichai said in his blog post announcing Android Lollipop this morning 'it’s designed to be shared', but so far, Google hasn't really shared access to Android Wear, or other upcoming Android...
Cast Store lists and highlights Chromecast compatible Apps
Google hasn't historically done a fantastic job of highlighting Apps for specific platforms - their Tablet Apps highlight only really came into the fore in November last year, a couple of years after the introduction of tablets. Their Chromecast...
Koush releases AirCast app beta on limited release
Chromecast suffers from a flaw at the moment, and that is that none of the developers who are making apps for the device are actually able to release them. Google has to whitelist devices in order for them to...
ACCC announces that TPG delivers fastest NBN speeds in its 6th NBN speed report
The ACCC has yesterday crowned the best NBN provider in its sixth report on real-world NBN speeds, with TPG once again taking out the crown this time round.
The sixth report on real-world NBN speeds from the ACCC found that...
57 children’s books read online (with learning activities) by actors including Rose Byrne, Michelle...
While society is disrupted by Coronavirous COVID-19 many young children are at home unable to access books at their school or attend story time sessions at their local library. Ausdroid is going to find and let you know about...
Allcast App finally updated, brings back local Chromecast Streaming – Chrome Extension coming too?
A few days ago we reported that well known developer Koush, was adding Chromecast support back into AllCast after Google released the GoogleCast SDK to all developers. From the update to AllCast that's currently rolling out in Google Play,...
LIFX is looking to brighten up Cyber Monday
LIFX is looking to brighten up Cyber Monday deals, following their Black Friday deals which are still available.
The deals, which are pretty good and vary in savings include:
LIFX Cyber Monday bundle at $160 which include 2 mini colour bulbs...
[Great Deal] Vodafone TV Android TV set top box half price
If you've been in the market for a cheap way to make your TV a little smarter, then the Android TV powered Vodafone TV set top box just got a whole lot more interesting with Vodafone dropping the price...
Chromecast App for Local Media Arrives
It hasn't been even a week since the announcement of the Chromecast dongle from Google and yet already developers are playing with the beta SDK and producing very useful apps. The Chromecast unit itself has already been pulled apart,...
Review: $10 Connect SmartHome cool warm changeable white light bulbs
Australian company Laser has a history of selling value for money consumer electronics exclusively through particular retailers.
In this case they recently cut the price of 10W smart white bulbs for screw in E27 or twist in B22 light sockets...
Rumour: Chromecast could launch in Australia in May
After what appears to be the beginning of a successful launch of their HDMI dongle in Europe, it's being rumoured that Google will begin sales of the Chromecast here in Australia on May 7th according to sources who've spoken...
Yubico Regional VP talks password security and multi-factor authentication with Ausdroid
It's been a few weeks in the works, but with the continual stream of data leaks, it seemed appropriate timing to discuss multi-factor authentication with Yubico. We were fortunate enough to be offered some time with Geoff Schomburgk, Regional...
Optus Home Wireless Broadband — Review
For many Australians, the dream of a decent internet connection is just that: a dream. Despite the National Broadband Network's (slow, over budget and under quality) roll out, there are still large populations of people who can't get decent...
Check out some new hardware from Razer this long weekend
It's not our normal coverage at Ausdroid to pick up on PC peripherals but this caught my attention and figured there would be some readers who would appreciate it too. Razer is a name synonymous with gaming and...