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Hands-on Review: Samsung Soundbar S800B
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: Samsung Soundbar S800B

Samsung's compact Soundbar S800B offers powerful sound with its tiny footprint, making it a standout choice for home entertainment setups.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Hands-on Review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Soundpeats Runfree Sport Headphones and Air4 Wireless Earbuds

Soundpeats releases affordable AirPod-like earbuds, the Air4 Wireless Earbuds, for just $89.99 USD, providing a cheaper alternative for music lovers.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: Dell Intel Evo XPS 15
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dell Intel Evo XPS 15

Dell's new Intel Evo XPS 15 laptop impresses with its huge display and booming 3D audio, according to a review by FutureFive NZ.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: EPOS EXPAND Vision 1 4K webcam
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: EPOS EXPAND Vision 1 4K webcam

The EPOS EXPAND Vision 1 is a 4K personal webcam designed for video conferencing. Epos Australia sent one of its webcams over for us to take a love at..

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: Aspera AS8 smartphone
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Aspera AS8 smartphone

The Aspera AS8: an affordable Australian smartphone that doesn't compromise on quality or features. Read our review.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: Fluentalk T1 Mini translator device by Timekettle
Google

Hands-on Review: Fluentalk T1 Mini translator device by Timekettle

Timekettle recently released a language transition device called Fluentalk T1 Mini translator. Here are my thoughts about it.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Hands-on Review: HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headset for PlayStation
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headset for PlayStation

HyperX releases Cloud Stinger 2 headset for PlayStation 4 and 5, boasting a lightweight design and high-quality audio for an affordable price.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023
Hands-on Review: Xencelabs Pen Display Tablet 24'
Gadgets

Hands-on Review: Xencelabs Pen Display Tablet 24'

Xencelabs appear to be on to a winner here. The Pen Display 24 had me feeling that with a little more time, I might become the next Banksy.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Hands-on Review: Satechi 100W USB-C Compact Charger
PC Hardware

Hands-on Review: Satechi 100W USB-C Compact Charger

Satechi's 100W USB-C Compact Charger is the perfect solution for charging multiple devices, with its small size and powerful capabilities.

By Tom Richmond • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
Hands-on Review: Twelve South Curve Flex
PC Hardware

Hands-on Review: Twelve South Curve Flex

Twelve South's Curve Flex MacBook stand is a game-changer for posture, comfort, and portability, according to this review.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenReal True Wireless Earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: TOZO OpenReal True Wireless Earbuds

Here's the new Bluetooth-enabled wireless headphone set from the company called TOZO. I tried it and here are my thoughts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Hands-on Review: Tozo Golden X1 Earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Tozo Golden X1 Earbuds

Tozo's Golden X1 earbuds offer top-notch sound quality, noise cancelling, and intelligent charging, making them a must-have for audio enthusiasts.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
Gaming gadgets market is predicted to grow at 8.2% CAGR through 2032
Gaming

Gaming gadgets market is predicted to grow at 8.2% CAGR through 2032

The gaming gadgets industry is predicted to be worth US$71.30 billion by 2022 and US$156.7 billion by 2032, according to FMI.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
Hands-on Review: Morphée
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Morphée

Life in the twenty-first century has become a 24-hour affair. Morphée promises to help restore some balance to your life.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
How 3SIXT became a $250m consumer electronics success
Power / Energy

How 3SIXT became a $250m consumer electronics success

From house brand to industry innovator, 3SIXT's AUD $250 million success stems from diverse electronics, sustainability, and cutting-edge battery tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
Year in review: What 2019 brought to the world of technology
Wireless Networks

Year in review: What 2019 brought to the world of technology

2019 saw an explosion of tech innovations, from foldable phones to smart home gadgets, each leaving a significant mark on enthusiasts and users alike.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Dec 2019
Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps
Gadgets

Insta360's GO mounted cam captures footage without the bumps

Dubbed 'the world's smallest stabilised camera', the Insta360 GO is a tiny camera that weight 18.3 grams and can be mounted pretty much anywhere.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
DJI launches Osmo Action - a handheld action cam with a difference
Drones

DJI launches Osmo Action - a handheld action cam with a difference

Hold on to your skis, snowboards, or your camera-mounted stunt cars, because DJI has launched Osmo Action camera.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Apple launches revamped iPad Air & iPad mini
Apple

Apple launches revamped iPad Air & iPad mini

Apple unveils upgraded iPad Air with 10.5-inch display and iPad mini featuring A12 Bionic chip, promising significant performance boosts and enhanced graphics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019