Apple HomePod 2nd generation review: back from the dead

8.6 Less than two years after the original was discontinued, the Apple HomePod 2nd generation is here and looking almost exactly the same. At $479, it’s one of the more expensive smart speakers out there, but is it worth the money? And, most importantly, does it sound any good? Well, that depends… Details: Apple HomePod 2nd Generation Australian website Apple.com.au Price...

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Getting a PS5 console is now much easier thanks to more supply

Since the PlayStation 5’s launch back in November 2020, getting a PS5 console has been notoriously difficult. Not just in Australia, either, with worldwide chip supply issues a significant reason behind game console shortages. For those who have yet to buy into the current generation of consoles, fret no more. While last year’s pre-Christmas supply of PS5 consoles was bountiful, a recent update from Sony confirmed wider availability of its flagship...

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Customisable DualSense Edge PS5 controller is out now

DualSense Edge, the first modular controller made by PlayStation, is set for a 26 January 2023 launch, where it will allow you to fully customise your PlayStation 5 gaming experience. Update 31 January 2023: The new controller is now available exclusively through Direct.PlayStation.com, with additional retailers to follow from 23 February onwards. We’ll have a review out...

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Bluetti AC200Max expandable power station review: electric versatility

8 Buy from Amazon Buy from Catch We rely heavily on our modern-day electronic devices and appliances that make our lives just that little bit easier. However, to run this equipment, we need access to power, whether that be 240-volt mains power or 12 volts from your car. Further, a week does not go by when we read in the news of either a blackout now or predicted...

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2024 Polestar 2 EV goes further and charges faster

More powerful and more sustainable: the 2024 Polestar 2 EV boasts “substantial performance increases” over its predecessor, its Swedish manufacturer claimed when revealing the latest model of the electric car. The latest version of the premium compact EV features a new front-end design, more powerful batteries, and overall enhancements across the board, including wireless...

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Lekker Jordaan+ ebike review: An excellent commuter bike

8 I have to admit to having once been one of those cyclists. For the longest time, I just assumed electric bikes were for people who sat there, never pedalling, perhaps because I’d only really noticed them being used by the myriad delivery bike riders in the city who use them more as motorbikes that you can get away with riding on the footpath. But the Lekker Jordaan+...

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Streaming freeloaders beware: Netflix password sharing to end soon

Coming in the next few months, the crackdown on Netflix password sharing means you’ll soon need to pay extra to share your account with someone who doesn’t live in your home. When Netflix first arrived on the scene, it promised salvation for Australians who were sick of paying more than $100 every month to watch all their favourite shows on traditional pay TV services like Foxtel. The new streaming upstart delivered a wealth of entertainment for...

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Save $80 on the fantastic Motorola G62 5G phone

If you want one of the cheapest and best 5G phones available, you can save 20% on the Motorola G62 5G handset for a limited time. As school starts up again, Motorola has discounts across its reliable and affordable phones, including the Motorola G62 5G and Motorola G22. What caught our eye is the decent sale on the 5G phone, which is less than $320 until 2 February, a great...

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