This Month
Call us crazy but we love HP’s weird and whacky Envy Move
The brand’s latest All-In-One PC seems utterly bizarre, but only until you pull it out of the box and go to put it down on your desk.
- John Davidson
Time to get a new watch? Don’t get Google’s Pixel Watch 2
Google’s latest Pixel Watch 2 is greatly improved on last year’s model, but it’s still not quite up to par.
- John Davidson
Is this the end of the crazy robovac?
With the Deebot X2 Omni, Ecovacs has finally worked all the big kinks out of its robot vacuum cleaners.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Review
Where Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio 2 beats the new MacBook Pro
Microsoft’s latest laptop might not be as powerful as its high-performance Apple rival, but it does offer features and flexibility that Apple can’t match.
- John Davidson
November
Tech gifts for those who love the great outdoors
Sometimes, you’ve just got to spend money to save money. Christmas pressies are no exception.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Review
Samsung outfoxes Apple with a must-have phone accessory
Samsung’s SmartTag2 is as good as Apple’s AirTag in most respects, and better than the AirTag in some respects that matter a great deal.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
This $3000 robot will mow your lawn while you sleep
A new robot from Ecovacs can automatically cut your grass for you, but only if you’ve mowed it first.
- John Davidson
New star rating system to help secure home devices
Default passwords will be banned and a mandatory cyber rating system for consumer internet-connected appliances are to be part of a new cyber strategy to be released next week.
- Tom Burton
- Opinion
- Review
You want the new MacBook Pro. Here’s how to justify buying it
What if I told you I have stumbled upon a way to absolutely, positively need Apple’s ridiculously powerful M3 Max laptop?
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Review
The new monitor that will become front and centre of your workflow
Espresso has finally released its long-awaited 17-inch, 4K display, by far its best and most expensive screen ever. And it was worth the wait.
- John Davidson
October
Apple lets you show the world how Pro you are
Users buying MacBook Pros with the Pro and Max versions of the new M3 chip will get a colour unavailable to plebs.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
This small change makes a huge difference to the Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple’s new double-tap gesture helps you dismiss stuff you never wanted to see in the first place.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Review
The AI security camera to keep an eye on your home over Christmas
Eufy’s new dual-lens security camera solves the two big problems most of us have with home security cameras.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
True surround sound technology for music is here, but there’s a catch
The writer visits Dolby’s Sydney laboratory and discovers Atmos is simply a wonder to behear.
- Tony Davis
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Don’t try this at home if you live in NSW
The Segway-Ninebot MAX G2 KickScooter has a range long enough to get you to and from most workplaces. But check it’s legal before you take to the streets on it.
- John Davidson
Australian FTX creditors’ long wait | Metigy investors’ texts | A closer look at Airwallex
The Australian Financial Review’s new tech newsletter The Download takes an insightful look at the week’s biggest tech stories, deals and trends.
- Nick Bonyhady
- Opinion
- Life & Leisure
Here’s one camera that lets you be the main character at all times
With a dedicated vlog mode as well as a product placement tool, Fujifilm’s X-S20 camera is perfect to throw in an influencer’s bag of tricks.
- John Davidson
September
Inside a tech merger | Do 99pc of start-ups really fail? | Our verdict on the new iPhone
The Australian Financial Review’s new tech newsletter The Download takes an insightful look at the week’s biggest tech stories, deals and trends.
- Paul Smith
ChatGPT has learnt to talk
For the first time, the bot can also give feedback on images. You can even upload a photo of the inside of your fridge to get meal tips. But you’ll have to pay.
- Updated
- Cade Metz
Why the Pro Max could be the iPhone 15 for you
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple’s best phone yet. If only people would stop ringing it, it would be perfect!
- John Davidson
