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Oppo challenges flagship wearables and buds with new devices
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (402+ words) There's more competition in Australia than ever for flagship smartwatches and earbuds, following the recent announcement of the OPPO Watch X3 and Enco Clip 2. A sequel to last year's Oppo Watch X2, the $699 Oppo Watch X3 is slimmer and lighter, weighing 43g and measuring…...
Aqara's platform-agnostic camera bridges smart home devices
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (187+ words) Billed as being the world's first Matter-certified camera, the Aqara Camera Hub G350 has officially launched in Australia. For years, smart home brands have promised an interconnected ecosystem that works seamlessly across devices. It's taken a while to get to that…...
DJI's beginner-friendly Lito drones are built for first-time flyers
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (178+ words) Gadget Guy Two drones are included in the new series: the $539 Lito 1 and the $619 Lito X1. They're not as immediately affordable as DJI's Neo mini drones, but these are said to be designed specifically to cater towards folks who haven't used…...
Tapo launches cheaper smart lock to encourage keyless entry
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (278+ words) Smart locks have been around for a while, but they're starting to get more sophisticated and affordable. In an effort to make the technology a bit cheaper, there's a new smart lock in Australia: the Tapo DL105. Tapo, TP-Link's smart home…...
Ninja Slushi Max is even bigger, can make even more frozen treats
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) It seems that so many people want slushies that Ninja's current slushy maker isn't big enough. Enter the Ninja Slushi Max, a big 4. 4 L behemoth of a frozen treat maker. Eclipsing the original Slushi, with a 2. 6 L capacity, Ninja estimates…...
Insta360's slick Snap Selfie Screen upgrades your phone camera
2+ week, 5+ day ago (274+ words) I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: the best camera is the one you have on you. For most of us, this is usually the cameras built into our phones. Many of the best phones have excellent cameras,…...
Dyson's debut mini fan can be held in just one hand
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (313+ words) Dyson makes all kinds of vacuums, fans, and purifiers " everyone knows that. But most of them are larger appliances, meant for home use. For something a bit different, Dyson has launched a new device, the Hush Jet Mini Cool, a…...
Ring debuts its first battery-powered 4 K video doorbell
3+ week, 1+ day ago (351+ words) Last year, Amazon's home security brand Ring debuted its first 4 K-quality cameras. This year, Ring has launched its first 4 K battery-powered video doorbell, the Battery Video Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen). It's one of five new video doorbells from Ring, including various…...
Scam Check could save you from making an expensive mistake
3+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) Val's been reporting on tech for over 25 years. He's written and edited tech mags, tech websites and is Channel 7 Australia's resident technology expert, appearing on Sunrise, Seven News, The Morning Show and Kochie's Business Builders. Val believes deeply that technology…...
New Meta Ray-Ban specs support even more prescriptions
4+ week, 1+ day ago (309+ words) AI wearables are one of the biggest things to come from Meta in recent years. I've tried the recent Ray-Bans and the sporty Oakleys, both of which are impressive examples of the technology. Thanks to a new release of Ray-Ban…...