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…
2026 is shaping up to be a faster, cleaner, and more connected year for tech-lovers. Screens are larger and sharper. Sound is closer and more immersive. Games have lightning-fast responses. Many setups are now blending movies, music, and gaming all in one entertainment tech stack. This guide digs into the essential pieces that form the…
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…
Graduation marked the finish line. After that came work, routine, responsibility. In 2026, that timeline feels almost fictional. Careers pivot midstream. Entire industries reinvent themselves. A single new skill can open unexpected doors. Adults are stepping back in because staying still is no longer safe. The most exciting shift is not just access to knowledge….
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…
Lenovo have released the Legion Tower 7i, a radical new tower that combines form and function with an impressive lighting rig and easy to upgrade inside, making this the ultimate PC gaming tower. The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) doesn’t radically reinvent Lenovo’s flagship desktop formula, but it doesn’t need to. Instead, it refines,…
There’s no shortage of controllers on the market these days, but for the most part, I find myself looking for another controller when I need something more. Sure, an extra controller is great for gaming with others, but the recent rise of pro-centric controllers has made not only competitive gaming but casual gaming more accessible…
iRobot’s Roomba range has long been synonymous with robot vacuums, and the new Roomba Max 705 positions itself as the company’s most powerful vacuum and mop robot to date. Aimed squarely at busy households and pet owners, it pairs dramatically increased suction with intelligent navigation and a self-emptying dock designed to deliver weeks of hands-free…
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself wanting to live more of a minimalist lifestyle. I want to be on my phone less. I don’t feel the need to have the latest and hottest new tech in the market, nor do I really want it. So this drive for minimalism makes the Sprout Maverick Hybrid…
We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a few EPOS products over the years, most recently with the EPOS ADAPT E1 earbuds. While the EPOS range attempts to bring a general sense of quality and a list of premium features to workplace options, its expanding range seems to be ticking more and more boxes by the…
The Cricut Maker 4 is positioned as a versatile cutting machine for home crafting, and after spending time with it, that description holds up. It’s built to handle common projects like card making, vinyl decals, and personalised stationery, while offering enough depth to grow beyond the basics. From setup through to daily use, it feels…
The Ninja Luxe Cafe is a home coffee machine designed around flexibility rather than spectacle. It sits in the growing category of drip brewers that promise more control over strength, size, and iced coffee, without drifting into the complexity of specialty gear. On paper, it reads like a practical upgrade for people who drink coffee…
Santa’s state-sanctioned home invasions are just around the corner. The big ball of joy is going to be squeezing down your chimney in just a few weeks, but you don’t want him to spot a sad, empty Christmas tree when he makes it down, do you? Trees that shadow dozens upon dozens of wrapped presents,…
Class-leading brands tend to experiment more with value once they’ve reached a certain threshold of quality. Apple’s been doing it for years with the iPhone, for example. The company has already got smartphone production down to a tee, constantly putting out high-quality phones to fit all price points. Yet, Apple isn’t as adventurous as it…
