Don’t get me wrong, there are some really good cameras out there, and a purpose for every type of camera. But for most of us, you might not be so surprised to find there’s a decent option in your pocket. That’s the one, your phone. If you have a smartphone that’s generally receiving new apps…
The list of available routers seems to be growing daily, and there’s no doubt that most everyday users, or those in smaller homes or with entry-level internet speeds, don’t always need the most expensive options out there. That being said, there is a certain number of users who are on much faster speeds, or want…
We’ve all been there. Late-night doom scrolling, wondering where that TikTok feed will end so you’ll finally get some sleep. Or at work, taking a quick break and refreshing your Instagram feed for the latest updates. Smartphones get plenty of use throughout the day, and if you’re like me, probably more use than you…
If you have memories of gaming on the original Nintendo 64 like me, then you might feel a certain way about that controller. And I must be honest; while there’s no denying its unique design, I never really fell in love with that original controller. Sure, there were aspects that I liked, including that sweet…
I’ve just moved into a new apartment, and with a mix of hardwood floors, rugs, and tiles, finding a single machine that could handle all of these surfaces felt like an impossible task. Thankfully, thanks to the Tineco FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam, I no longer need an arsenal of different devices to keep my…
If you’re building a home theatre setup or want crisp, clear audio while listening to some tunes, Sonos is usually the way to go. Between their range of soundbars, subwoofers, wired and portable speakers, the ability to build an ecosystem across and beyond your household is an experience that allows virtually limitless options. The Sonos…
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been fortunate enough to try keyboards from a range of different companies. While I still consider myself a novice in this world of tech, I’ve begun to get my head around some of the functionality and stylistic choices that give mechanical keyboards an upper hand to any regular…
In the last few months, I’ve been fortunate enough to trial a few keyboards, particularly Epomaker keyboards. The ones I’ve been able to test out have had the higher keys, which is something I had to get used to after only using my laptop keyboard or really flat keyboards for years. So when the opportunity…
Open-ear earbuds have always been about a trade-off for me. You sacrifice some sound quality and noise isolation in exchange for comfort and situational awareness. It’s a deal that plenty of listeners are more than happy to make, especially those who spend long hours at desks, on runs, or simply prefer not to feel like…
Twelve South are no stranger to some really nice accessories, that I’ve personally had the pleasure of reviewing. I still use the PlugBug Travel 120 wall charger for all my stuff at home, and I even had the chance to review the AirFly Pro 2 on my way to Europe last year. I still use…
With an abundance of security cameras and devices in the market, it can be hard to pick what works best for you. I know that I still have a hard time figuring out which brand I’m more inclined towards, because there are inevitable pros and cons to everything. The Reolink Solar Floodlight Camera positions itself…
I’ve tested around ten robot vacuums over the past few years, trying to make sense of just how many brands have hit a market that’s reaching the kind of hyper-competitiveness we used to see with noise-cancelling earbuds. Ecovacs is a clear market leader in this category, and in Australia, it’s one of the most dependable…
We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing multiple gaming headsets over the years, but I will admit, it’s nice to be reviewing a LucidSound headset again for all the nostalgia this brand brings me personally. We’re checking out the LS10P wired gaming headset here, which serves as an entry-level headset geared towards younger or more casual…
It’s been years since TikTok and Instagram made curated visual storytelling part of everyday life. Stories and reels have become the two most common methods of self-expression, and this has required people to think differently about content. Can you even remember what travel was like before we had new and creative ways to tell a…
Robotic pool cleaners are having a moment. And it’s about time; why should your carpet have all the fun? These cute little techies are like benevolent submarines, diving into your pool and promising to keep it spick, span and hygenic forever. That’s the idea, anyway. What used to feel like a luxury add-on has quietly…
Robot Vacuum cleaners have evolved rapidly over the years, and while that category is constantly trying to improve navigation, there are two other types of cleaning robots fast emerging with rapid iteration. The first is robotic lawn mowers. I haven’t tested a single one yet. The second is a bit more accessible in terms of…
If you’re anything like me, adding a new device to your drawing set-up is a big decision: any new tech has to not just look and act right, but feel right. It needs to be easy to use. Efficient. Ergonomic. Maybe even fun. If I want my work to be great, what I do that…
I walk around my neighbourhood to see that almost every single house has some sort of security camera. It feels almost necessary at this point, given the abundance of security concerns that only seem to grow with every news piece that hits our social media feeds. But it also does feel like the only way…
I’d say for the better part of the last 15 years or so, I’ve either operated on a laptop keyboard, or a 65% keyboard, in both my personal and work life. It was probably due to a few factors: convenience, space, and lack of knowledge around mechanical keyboards in general. So when I was allowed…
I’ve never actually gotten around to getting a digital photo frame, but given my family’s ever-expanding shared folders and social media inboxes full of photos, I’m not really sure as to why. My wife and I constantly update our own shared albums and send photos to each other daily, and thanks to the Arzopa D14…
I feel like I’m always talking about how the list of gaming keyboards is growing daily, but it’s not every day you get to talk about how they’re helping revolutionise workflows and gaming sessions alike. Enter the Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck-Integrated Mechanical Keyboard. Now that’s a mouthful to say, but it’s actually doing…
In an ever-expanding market of gaming keyboards, GravaStar has entered the race here in Australia, with a lineup of incredibly unique-looking gaming keyboards, to say the least. We had the pleasure of using the Mercury V75 Pro over the past few weeks, and there’s generally plenty to love. From the fresh look and feel to…
In today’s day and age, we do more on the go than ever. Whether for work, gaming, or a mix of both, the rise of portable monitors has arguably never felt more justified. We recently had the chance to take the Arzopa Z3FC portable monitor for a few weeks now, and have been pleasantly surprised…
Tablet and phone stands are certainly plentiful in today’s market, so we don’t blame you for struggling to decide between what works and what’s best. In many ways, Twelve South has provided some serious quality across a range of phone, tablet, and laptop accessories, including the HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand and AirFly Pro 2, two options that I…
While we’ve done heaps of reviews on Alienware in the past, it’s been a hot minute since we were able to review a gaming laptop. I have to admit that I am, for the most part, a console gamer, but after getting to play around with the Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop over the Christmas…
Mixed flooring should always be the first question you ask when buying a vacuum. Not price. Not suction numbers. Flooring. Modern homes are increasingly a patchwork of timber, tile, vinyl and the odd rug, and that reality has fuelled the rise of wet-dry vacuums that promise to do everything in one pass. That category is…
We had the pleasure of reviewing the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset when it was released back in 2022, and had crowned it the undisputed champion of gaming headsets. I still use it to this very day on my Xbox Series X. It’s incredibly comfortable, provides great audio quality, and has a range…
With the list of stick and robot vacuums seemingly growing by the day, there’s no doubt that there are a multitude of ways to keep your floors clean at home. While the robot vacuum is always a solid option for the sake of convenience, there are some benefits to having a decent stick vacuum at…
Clip-on earbuds have become one of the most interesting alternatives to traditional in-ear designs, especially for workouts, and the Shokz OpenDots One are among the most refined examples of the category to date. While their sound quality won’t rival premium in-ear models, their comfort, stability and battery life make them an easy recommendation for gym-goers…
I’ll be honest: cleaning the floors is a chore I put off for as long as humanly possible. It’s repetitive, time-consuming, and somehow never-ending. So, when a cleaning gadget promises to make that process easier, I’m all ears. The Roborock F25 RT is one of those appliances. It sells itself as a straightforward, affordable wet-dry…
