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Google Assistant has finally gone all official in Australia for those Sonos users via a free software update. After spending some time in the early release beta program, Sonos believes the feature is ready for prime time. The new update marries the best of Google Assistant’s smarts with Sonos’...
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If you’re a hacker (as in hack stuff together)/developer type, then chances are you already know about and likely own a Raspberry Pi. For those that don’t, it’s a seriously cheap, ultra flexible computing platform that just grew up dramatically with it’s 4th edition. The Raspberry Pi 4 Model...
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Do you ever get tired of all the different 802.11x WiFi standards? Then there’s some good news. Wi-Fi is being rebranded in the next generation, now known as Wi-Fi 6, the next-gen routers will see as much as 4x the performance over previous (WiFi 5) routers. Netgear has 2...
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D-Link has launched a couple of new cameras in its Vigilance surveillanceportfolio. The DCS-4705E is a 5-Megapixel Outdoor Mini Bullet Camera, and the DCS-4605EV is a 5-Megapixel Outdoor Dome Camera. The two cameras have been designed with robustness and durability in mind and are able to withstand a range...
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When SONOS first announced the SONOS One speakers, they announced the microphones would interact with a number of voice assistants. While Amazon’s Alexa was supported out of the box, Google Assistant was always promised, but more than a year went by. Now Google Assistant is finally available for the...
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We knew it wouldn’t be cheap, but WOW.. At the best part of A$100,000 Samsung’s biggest and best TV is seriously, mouth wateringly expensive, but hey, if you’re a rich footballer, or successful business owner driving a Lamborghini, maybe this will be on your to-do-list today. Samsung Electronics Australia...
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The HP OMEN X 2S is the second laptop to be announced this week with a secondary screen. The Omen X 2S firmly focuses on the gaming market, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo was pitched more at professions who occasionally game. HP’s gaming lineup of products come under...
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ASUS has announced a new 15″ laptop with a hardware design that’s brand new (kind of). The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is designed for those of us who love to multi-task (usually with a couple of monitors on the desk) but also have the need to take that experience...
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This week we’re getting our first real taste of 5G in Australia. This requires two components, the network and the devices and the first implementation of both are finally ready for prime time. Ahead of the official release tomorrow, media were invited to Telstra to see the network in...
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Although it's cheaper, Google preserves lots of the good stuff. ...
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When Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 and S10+ and another model the S10 5G that came with a big IOU 1 phone. It’s been a number of months since the release of the S10 series and now we can confirm when the 5G edition is coming. Thankfully the wait...
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Yesterday was not a good day for Huawei as I detailed in this post, things looked pretty grim. After an official statement by Huawei US last night, this morning we have an update for Australian customers. We want to assure Huawei customers in Australia that the US actions involving...
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Today is a very strange day in the technology industry. Huawei is essentially now in a position where it is unable to make new products thanks to a number of US-based companies now terminating supply contacts with the Chinese-based manufacturer. Lat week, the Trump administration added Huawei to a...
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Samsung Australia has announced the local launch of their tricky space-saving adjustable monitor. This clamps to the edge of the desk, and sits flush against the wall. This is great for users who can’t wall-mount their display but want the desk space back. Its unique stand includes a minimalist,...
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It took more than a year, but Google Assistant support has finally arrived on Sonos. When I first reviewed the Sonos One, I wrote that it was a promise for the future as the out of the box functionality was great, but would really only be fully realised once...
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We’re all familiar with Speedtest.net, the service that allows you to test your internet speed from desktop and mobile. The site has just expanded to add a new 5G Map, showing the global state of 5G rollout. In Australia, we have 12 locations with some variety of 5G. This...
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This year we’ve seen the announcement of a number of phones with foldable displays from Samsung, Huawei and others. Now comes the first laptop with a foldable display from Lenovo. So why does anyone need a foldable display in their laptop? Lenovo says that in the past, a 13.3″...
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Australians love their smartphones and the Chinese companies have certainly made their impact in recent years. Given the success of brands like Huawei and Oppo here, it’s not surprising there’s now another Chinese player entering the race. UMIDIGI is one of the most popular Chinese smartphone brands, established in...
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Malware for Android users is becoming increasingly common. The security arms race between Google and the bad guys is a never-ending battle. Despite each version of the OS offering increased security, inevitably something created by humans isn’t perfect, so exploits are found and leveraged to inject malicious software on...
Google Assistant has finally gone all official in Australia for those Sonos users via a free software update. After spending some time in the early release beta program, Sonos believes the feature is ready for prime time. The new update marries the best of Google Assistant’s smarts with Sonos’...
If you’re a hacker (as in hack stuff together)/developer type, then chances are you already know about and likely own a Raspberry Pi. For those that don’t, it’s a seriously cheap, ultra flexible computing platform that just grew up dramatically with it’s 4th edition. The Raspberry Pi 4 Model...
Do you ever get tired of all the different 802.11x WiFi standards? Then there’s some good news. Wi-Fi is being rebranded in the next generation, now known as Wi-Fi 6, the next-gen routers will see as much as 4x the performance over previous (WiFi 5) routers. Netgear has 2...
D-Link has launched a couple of new cameras in its Vigilance surveillanceportfolio. The DCS-4705E is a 5-Megapixel Outdoor Mini Bullet Camera, and the DCS-4605EV is a 5-Megapixel Outdoor Dome Camera. The two cameras have been designed with robustness and durability in mind and are able to withstand a range...
When SONOS first announced the SONOS One speakers, they announced the microphones would interact with a number of voice assistants. While Amazon’s Alexa was supported out of the box, Google Assistant was always promised, but more than a year went by. Now Google Assistant is finally available for the...
We knew it wouldn’t be cheap, but WOW.. At the best part of A$100,000 Samsung’s biggest and best TV is seriously, mouth wateringly expensive, but hey, if you’re a rich footballer, or successful business owner driving a Lamborghini, maybe this will be on your to-do-list today. Samsung Electronics Australia...
The HP OMEN X 2S is the second laptop to be announced this week with a secondary screen. The Omen X 2S firmly focuses on the gaming market, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo was pitched more at professions who occasionally game. HP’s gaming lineup of products come under...
ASUS has announced a new 15″ laptop with a hardware design that’s brand new (kind of). The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is designed for those of us who love to multi-task (usually with a couple of monitors on the desk) but also have the need to take that experience...
This week we’re getting our first real taste of 5G in Australia. This requires two components, the network and the devices and the first implementation of both are finally ready for prime time. Ahead of the official release tomorrow, media were invited to Telstra to see the network in...
Although it's cheaper, Google preserves lots of the good stuff. ...
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 and S10+ and another model the S10 5G that came with a big IOU 1 phone. It’s been a number of months since the release of the S10 series and now we can confirm when the 5G edition is coming. Thankfully the wait...
Yesterday was not a good day for Huawei as I detailed in this post, things looked pretty grim. After an official statement by Huawei US last night, this morning we have an update for Australian customers. We want to assure Huawei customers in Australia that the US actions involving...
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Samsung Australia has announced the local launch of their tricky space-saving adjustable monitor. This clamps to the edge of the desk, and sits flush against the wall. This is great for users who can’t wall-mount their display but want the desk space back. Its unique stand includes a minimalist,...
It took more than a year, but Google Assistant support has finally arrived on Sonos. When I first reviewed the Sonos One, I wrote that it was a promise for the future as the out of the box functionality was great, but would really only be fully realised once...
We’re all familiar with Speedtest.net, the service that allows you to test your internet speed from desktop and mobile. The site has just expanded to add a new 5G Map, showing the global state of 5G rollout. In Australia, we have 12 locations with some variety of 5G. This...
This year we’ve seen the announcement of a number of phones with foldable displays from Samsung, Huawei and others. Now comes the first laptop with a foldable display from Lenovo. So why does anyone need a foldable display in their laptop? Lenovo says that in the past, a 13.3″...
Australians love their smartphones and the Chinese companies have certainly made their impact in recent years. Given the success of brands like Huawei and Oppo here, it’s not surprising there’s now another Chinese player entering the race. UMIDIGI is one of the most popular Chinese smartphone brands, established in...
Malware for Android users is becoming increasingly common. The security arms race between Google and the bad guys is a never-ending battle. Despite each version of the OS offering increased security, inevitably something created by humans isn’t perfect, so exploits are found and leveraged to inject malicious software on...
