Mobile

I've been using a Pixel 9 Pro for several weeks. In many ways it is a great phone with significant improvements from the Pixel 8 series such as a much better front camera for selfie photos and videos, super bright 3000 nits max screen brightness and 1 year free trial of the Google One AI Premium plan. Unfortunately for anyone like me who lives somewhere...

OPPO has made a significant return to the premium smartphone segment with its Find X8 Pro, now available in Australia for $1,799. The launch marks the first global release of the Find X Series in two years, bringing advanced AI capabilities and professional-grade photography features to compete with industry flagships from Apple, Google and Samsung. The last flagship Find X series OPPO phone that was available...

Motorola has made a strategic move into the competitive smart tracking device market with the launch of its moto tag in Australia, marking a significant expansion of its product ecosystem beyond smartphones. The new tracking device, which leverages Google's Find My Device network, positions Motorola as a strong contender in a market dominated by Apple's AirTag, Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2, and Tile's range of trackers. Available...

Leading charging brand Anker, has announced a new lineup of high-speed USB-C chargers. The chargers will be available exclusively at Apple stores and online in Australia. This partnership is part of Anker's commitment to sustainable innovation. The new chargers come in a range of power capabilities from 30W to 240W, designed to meet the charging needs of various Apple devices like watches, earbuds, tablets, and...

RØDE has announced their smallest, simplest, and sleekest wireless microphone to date – the Wireless Micro. As a leading player providing cutting-edge, high-quality wireless microphones for over a decade, RØDE's latest innovation builds on their legacy that began with the Wireless GO, the world's first compact wireless microphone system that revolutionized on-camera audio for creators worldwide. The Wireless Micro represents the next evolution in smartphone content...

Long term reviews of phone cases are rare. I thought I'd write one because I am very impressed with the Zagg Crystal Palace drop proof tough phone case I've been using for almost a year. In comparison the initial case I used lasted less than 2 months. For a lot of people smart phone cases are mostly about fashion. Phone owners usually choose a case...

Today, NSW Police have officially launched a new 'BluLink' platform. When major events happen, the public typically capture content, as is the human reaction, then share it on social media. The job of police is then made difficult, not only in their challenge of combing through the various social channels to collate information and build information and evidence about a particular event. In an...

Google has just launched its latest flagship phones for 2024 including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you're not into the foldable thing, Google's flagship smartphone is the Pixel 9 Pro XL which is a generous 6.8", along with the Pixel 9 Pro at 6.3" and the cheaper Pixel 9 that is the same size, many of...