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Geekbox doesn’t box clever
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Geekbox doesn’t box clever

I’m sorry, Francis. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

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Withered bunch of flowers for $325 delivered a day late for funeral

Withered bunch of flowers for $325 delivered a day late for funeral

Choice has announced the winners of its Shonky Awards, which includes a florist, an airline and a pet loan provider.

  • by Anna Patty
TV tech war heats up after strong pandemic sales

TV tech war heats up after strong pandemic sales

The next phase of the TV technology war is about to kick off, with South Korean giants -  Samsung and LG – squaring off against each other.

  • by Tim Biggs
The 3D printer was supposed to be everywhere by now, so where is it?

The 3D printer was supposed to be everywhere by now, so where is it?

The home 3D printing revolution may have failed to fire, but the technology is doing big things behind the scenes.

  • by Tim Biggs
The best home tech for your buck this tax time

The best home tech for your buck this tax time

From TVs and headphones to smart home gadgets, here are our top picks if you’re planning a splurge with your tax refund this year.

  • by Tim Biggs
‘Voice assistants’ have become less vocal, but much more powerful
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Analysis

‘Voice assistants’ have become less vocal, but much more powerful

As Amazon and Google usher in an era of ambient computing, Sonos pushes back over privacy concerns with a music-based voice service of its own.

  • by Tim Biggs
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Google’s new gadgets, updates designed to power ‘ambient computing’

Google’s new gadgets, updates designed to power ‘ambient computing’

Assistants that know when you’re talking to them and search results more connected to the real world were some of the announcements at Google I/O, while the Pixel Watch was also unveiled.

  • by Tim Biggs
Smart homes on the rise as devices and prices diversify

Smart homes on the rise as devices and prices diversify

From $15 light bulbs to $400 smart displays, Australians are snapping up gear to connect and automate their homes.

  • by Tim Biggs
Apple rivals add tricks and treats to compete in noisy earbud space

Apple rivals add tricks and treats to compete in noisy earbud space

Caught between the dominant Apple and a number of emerging budget brands, the likes of Sony and LG are coming up with new tricks to compete.

  • by Tim Biggs
Why you should buy a desktop PC in 2022

Why you should buy a desktop PC in 2022

Laptops, smartphones and tablets may seem more convenient, but for home use a desktop PC is hard to beat.

  • by Tim Biggs
Aussies ramp up home security, but one in five still don’t lock doors

Aussies ramp up home security, but one in five still don’t lock doors

Australian households are ramping up their home security, but some are still skipping the basics to safeguard their property, a new survey shows.

  • by Kate Burke