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Acerpure Cozy Air Circulator fan review
The Acerpure Cozy Air Circulator Fan’s ability to change between desktop and pedestal fan is its great, but its the power it delivers that makes it a good option.
Acerpure Pro Vero (AP353-10W) review
While reviewing the Acerpure Pro Vero air purifier, I found it does a decent job, but lacks features I expect at this price.
Samsung QN900D Neo QLED 8K Smart TV hands on review
I went hands on with Samsung’s new flagship TV, but can AI make 8K resolutions worth considering?
Yubico Security Key NFC review
Personal fraud is a pretty huge deal. According to ABS figures, in Australia almost 200,000 people were victims of identity theft in 2022-23, with more than 500,000 falling victim to a scam and 430,000 victims of online impersonation. …
Compact security
The Yubico Security Key NFC offers multifactor authentication with minimal effort, though you’ll need two to be extra secure.PROS:
- Easy to setup
- Works with over 300 services
- NFC and USB makes it versatile
CONS:
- Easy to lose, so you need two
- Setting up across multiple services can be time consuming
Withings Sleep analyser review
The Withings Sleep Analyser offers deep insights into your slumber, but is really best suited for those with sleep challenges.
Deep health data, for those that need it
The Withings Sleep Analyser is easy to setup and use and gives good sleep insights, but its deepest insights are mostly for those with sleep difficulties.PROS:
- Easy to setup
- Good insights into sleep
- Comprehensive app
- Easily share data with your doctor
CONS:
- Most data can be gathered by smartwatches
- Shared report may be missing some info
- Not sure it properly tracks snoring
Worx Landroid Vision review
The Worx Landroid Vision offers a lot of great tech and automation for your lawn mowing, but it’s the things it doesn’t do that you notice.
iMoo Watch Phone Z1 review
We review the iMoo Watch Phone Z1, a wearable not so much for kids, but for parents who want to know where their kids are 24/7.
For protective parents
The iMoo Watch Phone Z1 is a wearable not so much for kids, but for parents who want the security of knowing where their kids are 24/7.PROS:
- Easy to use
- Calls and video calls work quite well
CONS:
- Chunky, heavy design
- Not a lot to keep kids engaged
- No real health or fitness usability
Acer Swift Go 14 review
The Acer Swift Go 14 isn’t exotically designed or overpowered, but manages a fine balance of style and substance.
Solid performer
The Acer Swift Go 14 isn’t exotically designed or overpowered, but manages a fine balance of style and substance.PROS:
- Good performance
- Lightweight
- Nice OLED screen
CONS:
- Noisy fans
- Feet dig into legs when using in your lap
- Quite thick
DJI Mic 2 review
We review the DJI Mic 2, a fantastic companion for content creators looking to deliver high quality audio from any number of devices.
Strong sounds
The DJI Mic 2 is a fantastic companion for content creators looking to deliver high quality audio from any number of devices. It’s powerful and reasonably easy to use, once you learn the ropes.PROS:
- Incredibly compact and intelligent design
- Easy to use, eventually
- Audio quality is fantastic
CONS:
- Noise cancelling doesn’t do as much as expected
- Reasonably steep learning curve
- Bluetooth connection to iPhone not ideal
OPPO Enco Buds 2 Pro review
The OPPO Enco Buds 2 Pro may be cheap, but that comes at the expense of audio quality. When you’re shopping for earphones, is that sacrifice even worth considering?
You get what you pay for
The OPPO Enco Buds 2 Pro may be cheap, but that comes at the expense of audio quality. When you’re shopping for earphones, is that sacrifice even worth considering?PROS:
- Exceptional battery life
- Under $100
- Compact and lightweight
CONS:
- Audio quality is tinny and washed out
- Not a secure fit
- EQ settings are buried on OPPO phones
Sonos Move 2 review
The BTTR review of the Sonos Move 2 finds a speaker that builds on the things that made the first gen great, but is best suited to Sonos fans.
Not overly portable, but plenty of power
The Sonos Move 2 builds on the things that made the first generation great, and fixes some of the challenges. But this is still a device best suited to those with a house full of Sonos speakers.PROS:
- Fantastic sound
- Huge battery life
- Easy to setup and use
CONS:
- Sonos Voice control could be better
- Not truly portable, but mobile
- Best suited to those already in the Sonos ecosystem
Amazon Echo Hub review
We review the Amazon Echo Hub, which brings sophisticated smart home tech to the average homeowner. But it still needs some work.
Plenty of potential
The Amazon Echo Hub is a state of the art smart home control hub for the masses, bringing sophisticated tech to the average homeowner. But it still needs some work.PROS:
- New UI designed for smart home control
- Controls all your smart home gadgets
- Easy to use
CONS:
- You need to have a lot of smart devices
- Software is a little slow
- Only a wall mount in the box – stands cost extra
Blueant Soundblade review
The BlueAnt Soundblade delivers a solid audio improvement to your computer, with easy connections and a stylish design.
Sound booster
The BlueAnt Soundblade delivers a solid audio improvement to your computer, with easy connections and a stylish design.PROS:
- Looks fantastic with functional design
- Easy connections
- Sounds much better than your laptop
CONS:
- Sound quality isn’t fantastic
- Only 3 EQ settings
- Voice announce gets annoying
Motorola Moto G54 5G review
The Motorola Moto G54 strikes a fine balance between performance and affordability, with plenty of great features despite a slightly underwhelming camera.
Affordable activity
The Motorola Moto G54 strikes a fine balance between performance and affordability, with plenty of great features despite a slightly underwhelming camera.PROS:
- Stylish design, including Vegan leather
- Nice clear display with 120 Hz
- Solid battery life
CONS:
- Not great for gaming
- Camera underwhelms
- No waterproof rating
Sonos Roam review
It may be three years old, but we review the Sonos Roam, which is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy in Australia.
Pocket powerhouse
It may be three years old, but the Sonos Roam is still one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy in Australia.PROS:
- Exceptional sound
- Robust body, stylish design
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi playback
- Good battery life
CONS:
- Power button can be hard to press
- Sound swap transfers music instead of grouping
Samsung Galaxy A55 review
We’ve spent a couple of weeks with the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G for this review, and we’ve come away impressed.
Well balanced
The Galaxy A55 5G offers significant upgrades over last year’s A54 at the same $699 price point, making it worthy of consideration.PROS:
- Strong performance
- Impressive 120Hz display
- Solid battery life
CONS:
- No wireless charging
- AI image editing still not great
- Wide design
Motorola Moto G84 5G review
The Motorola G84 5G offers great performance, a nice screen and a stellar design for under $400, making it tough to beat for the budget handset.
Brilliance for the budget
The Motorola G84 5G offers great performance, a nice screen and a stellar design for under $400, making it tough to beat for the budget handset.PROS:
- Stunning design, particularly in Viva Magenta colour
- Screen is fast and colourful
- Good performance
CONS:
- Only one year of Android updates
- Camera is a bit underwhelming
- No wireless charging
Instant Pot Pro Plus 5.7L review
After weeks of testing, we finally have a verdict on the Instant Pot Pro Plus 5.7L for our review, and it’s not what we expected.
Not for everybody
The Instant Pot Pro Plus is a beloved cooking appliance, but its safety restrictions mean it’s not a great fit for every kitchen, including mine.PROS:
- Well built, stylish design
- Silicon handles on inner pot
- Integrated slots for standing the lid
CONS:
- Placement is really restricted
- App isn’t overly useful
- Cooking results vary
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review: More!
With its larger screen, bigger battery and extra RAM, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has an edge over the Galaxy S24 for performance.
Bigger is better, this time
With its larger screen, bigger battery and extra RAM, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has an edge over the Galaxy S24 for performance.PROS:
- Stylish design with stunning screen
- Quick and responsive
- Great battery life
CONS:
- AI is hit and miss
- Exynos rather than Snapdragon processor
Samsung Galaxy S24 review
The Samsung Galaxy S24 may not have all the bells and whistles of the S24 Ultra, but it’s still a great handset for Australians.
Pocket powerhouse
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a comfortably compact smartphone that feels good in the hand and delivers stellar performance.PROS:
- Sleek, comfortable design
- Responsive and fast
- Strong camera, gorgeous display
CONS:
- AI functionaility seems a little lost
- Smaller battery capacity
- Exynos chip rather than SnapDragon
Withings ScanWatch Light review
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a lightweight watch that offers a pretty good range of smartwatch functions, but its small screen isn’t good for notifications.
Watch first, smartwatch second
The Withings ScanWatch Light is a lightweight watch that offers a pretty good range of smartwatch functions, but its small screen isn’t good for notifications.PROS:
- Stylish, robust watch design
- Outstanding battery life
- Good health and sleep features
CONS:
- Notifications are cumbersome
- Controls take getting used to
- Could use deeper health insights
OPPO A18 review
We review the OPPO A18, a budget smartphone with decent performance for its affordable $219 price tag.
Affordable, yet functional
The OPPO A18 smartphone doesn’t set the world on fire with its performance, but its price is extremely attractive.PROS:
- Screen is bright and responsive, even in full sun
- All-day battery
- Nice, if unexceptional design
CONS:
- Limited performance
- Camera is average
- So. Much. Bloatware.
Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer Air Fryer AF500 review
We review the Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer AF500: A large, powerful air fryer that can feed the whole family or just cook up side dishes easily.
Giant appliance, giant performance
The Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer air fryer is huge, but it can also easily cook a meal for the whole family, making it perfect for larger kitchens.PROS:
- Easy controls
- Versatile cooking modes
- Cook in two separate zones or one Megazone depending on the meal
CONS:
- Bulky and not designed to be moved
- Need to clean the whole drawer even if you only use one zone
- Cooking guidance is a bit too specific
Ninja Woodfire electric grill review
We smoked, dehydrated, grilled, air fried and roasted twice a week for a month to review the Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill. We loved it.
Smokin'!
Ninja’s outdoor grill is one of the most versatile on the market, though it’s too small to manage a whole meal in a single session.PROS:
- So many cooking modes
- Smoking function adds flavour
- Easy to use and clean
CONS:
- Small footprint means you need to cook in batches
- Woodfire pellets aren’t cheap
- Electric grill requires a powerpoint
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