Party speakers are all the rage, and Sony has a new one in tow: the SRS-XV900, the brand’s loudest X-series Bluetooth speaker to date.
Omnidirectional audio is one of the major drawcards here, with the SRS-XV900 blasting sound from all sides to fill a room. It’s designed to provide deep bass while generating strong mid and high frequencies through six tweeters distributed across the speaker’s front, side and back. Made for all-night raves, expect...
Friday, 30 September 2022
M2 MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Which one is right for you?
Apple’s latest home-grown M2 chip promises a 40 percent performance increase over the M1 but you’ll only find it in the 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Question is, should you go for the sleek and fresh design of the M2 Air or will you need that extra bit of promised performance on the actively-cooled 13-inch Pro?
We’ve spent more than a month with both models,...
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Amazon Kindle (11th generation): by the book (review)
8.9
With a sleek design and laser sharp display, the Amazon Kindle (11th generation) eBook reader makes it easy to take all of your favourite books wherever you go.
While you might keep a smartphone in your pocket and/or a tablet in your bag, dedicated eBook readers are far from obsolete. They offer avid readers a much lighter device that’s comfortable to hold in one...
Canon brings four new pro 4K camcorders to Australia
Professional filmmakers and TV productions have a whole new range of gear to choose from following Canon recently launching its latest professional camera equipment.
Included in the launch are four new 4K camcorders, a remote-controllable pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, and several accessories to bolster filmmaking and studio productions.
Four new 4K camcorders for the pros and...
Optus data breach: what to do if you’re impacted
As details about the recent Optus data breach continue to emerge, you’re likely wondering how to protect your data if you’re among the affected customers.
Millions of Australians’ contact details were exposed as part of the breach, in one of the country’s biggest cyber security threats. For some, this also included proof of identity documents like driving licences and passports, raising fears over identity theft and similar scams.
If you, like many...
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
The new ultra-responsive SteelSeries Apex 9 keyboards are for seriously fast gaming
Gaming peripheral specialist SteelSeries has launched the Apex 9 series of keyboards packed with fast-response technology designed for competitive gamers.
In a twist from the rise of mechanical gaming keyboards, the new boards – consisting of the tenkeyless Apex 9 TKL and 60%-sized Apex 9 Mini – use optical switches. Using next-gen OptiPoint optical switches, the new keyboards...
The biggest features in the Windows 11 2022 update
Microsoft has rolled out its major Windows 11 2022 update, with a range of new features added to the operating system aimed at improving the overall experience.
Four main areas were the focus of the update, according to an official blog post: ease of use and safety, productivity, play and creation, plus added workplace security and management features.
From increased accessibility...
Monday, 26 September 2022
Optus data breach “wake-up call” sparks government security crackdown
Australian banks will be informed of attacks such as the Optus data breach more swiftly, as the Federal government prepares to announce a security crackdown to tackle the impact of cyber attacks which expose personal information and put customers at risk.
The recent Optus data breach exposed the personal information of up to 9.8 million Australians, including details such as customers’ names, dates of birth, phone numbers and email addresses. For...
Philips PicoPix Max TV pico projector: movie night (review)
8.5
A pint-sized projector with the power of Android TV, the Philips PicoPix Max TV pico projector pumps out a big picture on the go.
As the name suggests, pico projectors are considerably smaller, lighter and more portable than traditional full-sized home theatre projectors. There’s an understandable trade-off in terms of picture quality, but that might not bother you...
