Win a Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase valued at $249!

Smart homes can do many things: take care of security, adjust your thermostat when the temperature drops, and even identify water leaks. But just because a smart home can do all those things, it doesn’t mean that it requires a complex setup. That’s where a smart hub like the Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase comes in handy, and GadgetGuy has one to give away courtesy of Tapo!

As noted in our review of the Tapo 500, the device is one of the best ways to simplify smart homes. Pairing particularly well with Tapo’s range of smart cameras, sensors, and video doorbells, it unlocks each device’s full potential.

Capable of connecting to various Tapo security cameras, the H500 lets you manage various feeds from one central location. With 16GB of onboard storage, you can store footage locally, away from the threat of cloud breaches, and without a costly subscription fee. Plus, the smart hub’s capacity is expandable via USB storage.

Connected cameras also benefit from premium features, aided by the hub’s processing power. Person, vehicle, and pet detection are enabled when connecting a compatible Tapo camera to the H500.

With the hub installed, you can then set up sensors throughout your home to make things even easier. Temperature sensors can help keep your home at a comfortable temperature, while water leak sensors alert you to any issues before they become a big problem.

How to win a Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase

Thanks to Tapo, GadgetGuy has one H500 Smart HomeBase, valued at $249, to give away to one lucky reader. For your chance to win, simply follow the instructions below.

First, fill out the entry form contained in the following widget. Every entry method you complete via the widget gives you more chance of winning. If you can’t see the widget, visit the entry page directly.

GadgetGuy & Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase Control Centre giveaway

Entries are open now until 4:00 PM AEDT on 7 March 2026, so get your entries in now before you miss out! All the eligibility details, including terms and conditions, are included in the entry form.

Once you’ve entered, share the love by sending the giveaway to your friends and sharing it on social media. Good luck!

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Logitech’s new mouse could help casual gamers compete with pros

By now, it’s reasonable to think that we might have seen everything there is to see in computer mice. But when gaming is concerned, there’s always room to try something new. To try to give gamers a competitive edge, Logitech claims that the G Pro X2 Superstrike Lightspeed produces the fastest click going around.

It’s a wireless mouse with not only a lot of proper nouns in its name, but an interesting customisable click technology. Similar to Logitech’s productivity-focused MX Master 4 mouse, the Pro X2 Superstrike doesn’t have a traditional ‘click’ as such. Instead of using mechanical technology, it relies on electromagnetic fields paired with haptic feedback to let you know when you’ve ‘clicked’.

Because of the lack of mechanical components, there’s less latency between when you press down and when the mouse registers the input. According to Logitech, click latency is cut down by as much as 30ms by using the technology it calls the “Haptic Inductive Trigger System”, with the apt acronym of “HITS”.

Images: Logitech.

HITS enables a decent level of customisation, like how quickly a click is registered. It also supports six different levels of haptic feedback. Due to the magnetic hardware, you don’t necessarily ‘feel’ the click, so the customisable haptics let you know when a click registers.

How does the Pro X2 Superstrike actually help?

Of all the things Logitech says its high-end gaming mouse can do, responding faster to inputs sits firmly at the top. From the company’s claims, pro players benefit, but casual players might get the most performance improvements.

During a pre-launch briefing, Logitech’s engineers pointed to data it collected during the mouse’s development. Based on the company’s data, pro players reduced click latency by an average of 15ms, while casual players benefited from a 26ms latency reduction.

In fast-response competitive games, like League of Legends or Counter-Strike 2, there’s a bit to factor in. Players need to pick up on visual cues, register them, and then click accordingly. With its new mouse, Logitech doesn’t want to be the weak link in determining whether a pro player lands a headshot or narrowly misses an ult.

This type of technology is very new, coming with a high price point to match. In Australia, the Pro X2 Superstrike costs $299.95, making it one of the more expensive gaming mice on the market.

Pro players could easily justify the cost based on the tangible performance gains, with every millisecond important. Logitech’s internal data suggests that its mouse narrows the gap between casual and pro players, but the price might make it a harder sell for those who only dabble in online gaming.

Still, a mouse with such touted benefits could appeal to gamers who want to rise the online rankings, regardless of professional aspirations.

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AFL to get even more precise with new optical tracking technology

Trials for a new “optical tracking technology” are set to kick off this AFL season at Marvel Stadium, placing dozens of cameras around the venue to improve the gameday experience for fans and teams.

A result of a partnership between the AFL, Telstra, and Champion Data, the technology is being touted as a boon for fans and broadcasters, as well as football staff. It expands on the existing technology that powered the “Touch and Track” system, which provided a tactile way for blind or low vision footy fans to follow the on-field action.

40 cameras will be installed throughout Marvel Stadium midway through 2026, up from the 14 used for the existing tracking system. Following the ball and players, the cameras will help capture data that can be used by broadcasters to give fans more information, and even help umpires with goal-line decisions.

It’s also said that the expanded camera system will assist coaches in making more informed tactical decisions, while providing medical staff with more data when assessing injuries, such as potential concussions.

Once the cameras supporting the new optical tracking technology are installed, a two-year trial will take place. This will help inform how the technology could be rolled out to other AFL grounds.

Herald Sun‘s Glenn McFarlane previously reported on Champion Data’s “secret” trials of the optical tracking technology throughout the 2025 AFL season. It’s expected that the more precise player and ball movement data recorded by the technology will be accurate to within 10cm and “available to within a second”.

Telstra’s involvement in the partnership also involves upgrading network capacity to support the technology. The telco recently rebuilt its network infrastructure at Marvel Stadium, improving the venue’s Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G connectivity.

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Samsung to add Perplexity to its stable of Galaxy AI apps

Perplexity will appear on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy phones, as the company seeks to expand the number of ‘AI agents’ on its devices.

According to Samsung’s internal data, nearly 80 per cent of its users “rely on more than two types of AI agents”. In other words, people don’t use AI apps like ChatGPT or Gemini exclusively; they swap between them depending on the task.

As such, Samsung intends to tweak Galaxy AI — its collection of generative AI-powered features — to support “a choice of integrated agents”. When Samsung first launched Galaxy AI with the Galaxy S24 range in 2024, Google was the biggest AI partner, supplying the smarts for the Circle to Search visual lookup feature.

Now, it seems likely that Samsung will let users choose between Gemini, Perplexity, and other generative AI apps to power various features within the Galaxy AI platform. Samsung’s announcement says that Perplexity will be “deeply embedded” within its apps, able to operate across various first-party and third-party apps.

This platform-agnostic approach is consistent with Samsung’s messaging in recent years. When the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 launched midway through 2024, Eric Chou, Samsung Australia’s Head of Mobile Experience, described the company’s approach as one that uses whichever technology gets the job done.

“Rather than actually thinking about ‘is it Gemini, is it Samsung, or is it OpenAI’, it’s more about intuitively integrating [AI] into every single one of our apps and services so that it is intuitive to users,” Chou said at the time.

It won’t be long until Samsung’s future AI plans see the light of day. This year’s Galaxy S devices are set to debut at the next Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for the early hours of 26 February, Australian time.

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Audible’s new feature could make reading more accessible

It’s a good time to be a bookworm; between audiobooks, ebooks, and traditional physical books, there’s not much excuse these days to avoid enjoying a good book. Or a trashy book — I’m not one to judge. In an effort to make reading more approachable, Audible recently launched a new feature it calls “immersion reading” that syncs written words with audiobooks.

Rolling out to Australian users soon, immersion reading is being added to the Audible app, joining the existing functionality on Kindle devices. Enabled via a ‘Read & Listen’ tab within the app, it highlights the text of an ebook while the audiobook plays.

With the new addition to Audible’s app, readers can now choose between ‘Listen’, ‘Read’, and ‘Read & Listen’ modes. All modes synchronise between devices, so readers can pick up where they left off, regardless of the reading mode.

Image: Audible.

Audible pointed to the benefits of additional reading technologies, citing 2023 research from Creative Australia. According to the data, audiobook usage is higher among First Nations and culturally diverse Australians who may not speak English as a first language. As such, Audible hopes that letting users read along with audiobooks will help make books more accessible.

Audible’s new feature requires readers to own both the ebook and audiobook versions of any given book. According to Audible, “hundreds of thousands” of books support the immersion reading feature at launch.

Audible users can check compatible books by filtering the Kindle ebooks in their library that have a matching audiobook. Discounted audiobooks are available to those who own the matching ebook.

After the US, Australia will be one of the first countries to gain the Listen & Read mode as part of the immersion reading update. Once it’s more widely available, the feature could make books more enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.

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Apple looks set to go all-in on wearable AI devices

There may be a bit of talk around Apple’s upcoming budget laptops and the next iPhone, but longer term, the company has AI wearables on its mind. Reports suggest that Apple has up to three AI-centric devices in the works, with a strategy that sounds similar to Meta’s.

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman previously claimed that Apple is working on an AI pendant, camera-equipped AirPods, and a set of glasses as part of the company’s AI strategy. More recently, Gurman noted that Apple CEO Tim Cook’s messaging is priming the public for this new wave of unannounced devices.

Cook reportedly emphasised “Visual Intelligence” in a recent meeting with employees, singling out a specific set of features within Apple Intelligence. To quickly recap, Visual Intelligence is Apple’s feature that combines an iPhone’s camera with AI processing to provide context-specific information, like identifying an animal breed or adding the details of a poster to a calendar item.

At the moment, Visual Intelligence relies on external AI technology, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and functionality akin to Google’s Circle to Search feature. Apple signed a deal with Google in January to use its AI as part of a Siri revamp, so future AI features will supposedly be more native to the Apple ecosystem.

Gurman reported that Apple’s AI glasses will target a 2027 release, providing more competition to devices like Meta’s Ray-Bans. Similar to Meta’s wearables, Apple intends for its camera-adorned glasses to pair with a phone, relying on AI to respond to what the wearer sees, like translating languages or describing one’s surroundings.

Apple’s planned AI pendant and AirPods

Alongside the in-development glasses, Apple’s reported AirTag-sized AI pendant will also have a camera and microphone pairing. It’s designed to interface with an iPhone, letting users keep their phones pocketed.

According to Gurman, there’s no guarantee that Apple’s AI pendant will release. Other attempts at AI wearables, like the ill-fated Humane AI Pin, haven’t caught on, largely due to limited use cases and unreliable hardware. If Apple’s version does see the light of day, it won’t be until 2027, based on current reports.

Coming sooner could be a set of AirPods with a set of cameras designed to assist with AI processing. In theory, the AirPods could rely on an iPhone for processing, so users can ask the earbuds about something they’re looking at, without needing to unlock their phone.

Again, there’s nothing concrete about the AirPods, or the rest of the unannounced AI devices. But there’s a chance the AirPods could launch this year.

There are various reasons behind Apple’s foray into AI wearables. One is to appease investors who want to see the company remain competitive in an AI-dominated landscape. Another is to provide a more affordable alternative to the Apple Vision Pro. By all reports, Apple’s headset was impressive, but its bulk and high price limited its mass appeal.

Among the unconfirmed device reports, Cook’s commentary suggests that whatever Apple does next, Visual Intelligence will be a major focus.

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Long-lasting Coros Apex 4 could power my next ultra marathon

I’m a big fan of the way Coros designs its fitness tech. The heart rate monitor from a few years ago is extremely comfortable, and the brand’s watches look great. After recently checking out the Coros Pace 4, I’ve now got my hands on the Apex 4, Coros’ latest mountain sports watch.

Starting at $779 in Australia for the 42mm size, the Apex 4 is tough, made using titanium, and it’s designed to provide super-accurate GPS data, so I can imagine using it for my next ultra marathon. Depending on which size watch you pick, Coros estimates up to 65 hours of battery life when using GPS, which is impressive.

Taking it out of the box for the first time, it’s a sleek wearable with a traditional circular design and an easily readable watch face. Stay tuned for my thoughts after I’ve taken it for a run.

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