3 gadgets that promote better sleep

22 Mar 2023

We’re accustomed to putting our gadgets down when it’s time to get some zees. But some technology in the bedroom is actually designed to promote better sleep.

Out with the old and in with the older

22 Feb 2023

New tech has a way of getting old fast. And once it begins its afterlife in your miscellaneous drawer, forgetting it ever lived is easy.

Which is a shame, because a lot of old gear is a compelling alternative to a lot of new gear, in many ways.

Here are four items you might already have in your garage or broom closet that could amount to much more than a museum artefact.

Air fryers: more than hot air?

25 Jan 2023

Bench space, in an average kitchen, is precious. Especially once you add in staples such as your toaster, chopping block, utensils, and kettle. Which is one reason why new kitchen gadgets really need to be worth it.

Increasingly, Australian households think air fryers are.

Online scams to be aware of this festive season

21 Dec 2022

“It wouldn’t happen to me.”

It’s easy to think this when online scams are happening to other people. Until they happen to us, of course,

Buying a record player in 2022

23 Nov 2022

If today’s vinyl boom is music to your ears, it could be time to consider a new record player.

Take flight with a drone as a hobby

26 Oct 2022

Maybe you haven’t seen them yet, but they are certainly out there. In fact, Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) estimates there are one-two million recreational drones in Australia today. That’s up to one drone for every 10 Australians.

Is a smartwatch a clever idea for you?

27 Sep 2022

Smartwatches have been on shop shelves for 20-plus years, but in the last five, these wearable smartphone-like devices have truly come of age.

6 tips for using only trusted websites

24 Aug 2022

Whether you’re browsing the internet or downloading information or software, can you tell a trusted source from a suspicious or unsafe website?

Home gadgets that take the effort out of cleaning

27 Jul 2022

Nobody wants to spend their time and energy doing household chores when they could be enjoying everything else life has to offer. Thankfully there are products to help carry out everyday maintenance tasks at home.

What free streaming services and trials are available in Australia?

22 Jun 2022

We live in a time of unprecedented choice when it comes to streaming TV, movies, sport, music and videos, but you don’t necessarily have to pay to find what you’re looking for.