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CES 2022 is going ahead, but without several major names
Google is just one of the names that have withdrawn from CES 2022 in Las Vegas amid concerns around the Omicron COVID-19 variant. This is despite the requirement to produce evidence of vaccination...
So you got your first smart speaker: Here’s some things to try
If you’re new to smart speakers then it’s very easy to fall into the trap of only using it for some basic features. If you’re one of the many lucky recipients of your...
Australian Review: eero Pro 6 is a set and forget Wi-Fi mesh internet system
Amazon's Wi-Fi division eero has been selling their new top model eero Pro 6 in Australia for a few weeks now and I've been testing it out in my house in real life as...
Australian Review: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max enables voice controlled streaming apps on...
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a clunky name for fast, slick TV streaming device.
The Max signifies that it is improved from the previous Fire TV Stick 4K because the new model...
Black Friday bargains from big names have landed
As Black Friday rapidly approaches us, we're going to see more and more specials appearing. This morning, we've seen a couple of big names deliver theirs: Amazon and Ring
Ring - DIY Home security...
Amazon Prime Video Australia bundled Channels launched: Paramount+, STARZPLAY, MGM and more
Amazon Australia has launched Prime Video Channels which will allow customers to get even more out of their Prime membership by enabling adding other subscription services as channels embedded into the Prime Video app...
How to listen to spatial and hi def music streaming, CD/HD, Ultra HD, Dolby...
Spatial audio and higher definition audio are great ways to listen to high quality music via Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer, Tidal and other streaming services but how can you setup your phone, speakers, headphones...
Amazon’s focus for the future is bigger, better and smarter technology
In a briefing to local media this morning we have seen the future, at least what Amazon believes is the future. This includes multiple devices, concepts and additions to existing functionality. As...
Amazon announces the next version of Kindle Paperwhite readers, including Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition...
Not only does Alexa now speak Aussie, but Amazon's been busy with some new Kindle Paperwhite readers, and they sound like a good upgrade over the previous generation. There's a new one, too, in...
Amazon Alexa gets its Aussie on, now speaks (or at least understands) Australian slang
Today Amazon has announced the addition of new Aussie lingo to Alexa’s vocabulary, ensuring Alexa can better understand some of Australia’s most unique, popular and need-to-know phrases when customers speak to their Echo devices.
Alexa...
Audible gives active subscribers “Plus” catalogue 1000’s of extra audiobooks
I'm a fan of audiobooks and one of the ways I listen to them is via the Audible app. Audible is an Amazon subsidiary that until now has offered a subscription service where Aussies...
[Great Deal] 3 Months of Amazon Music for free
If you've been contemplating whether you're on the right streaming service, Amazon is presenting a good case to try theirs. With 3 months free, instead of the standard single month trial for a...
Amazon.com.au adds 0.5% VISA Credit Surcharge from 1 Nov 2021
We've received a tip off that Amazon Australia has decided to add a 0.5% Surcharge for VISA Credit payments made by customers from 1 Nov 2021.
Of course credit card payments cost more to process...
If you’re planning a smart home, learn from my mistakes: Do it with purpose!
So it’s 2021 and there’s a lot of technology that’s available to make your life easier, safer or better. Planning your smart home can be a bit of a rocky road with bumps and...
Ausdroid’s Fathers day tech gift guide
Fathers day is just around the corner and if you're struggling for ideas on what to get your Dad, we've compiled a bit of a list for you. Everything from phones, to gadgets, IoT...