Angry Birds is back with new Apple Arcade game

Once a behemoth of the mobile gaming scene, the Angry Birds franchise is back with a new game. Called Angry Birds Bounce, the latest entry from Finnish studio Rovio lands on Apple Arcade next month. A staple during the early days of the App Store, Angry Birds was a cultural phenomenon when it brought its physics-based puzzles to i-devices in 2009. Countless sequels and spin-offs...

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Save up to 50% on Arlo security cameras this EOFY

End of financial year sales mean savings on tech everywhere you look; security brand Arlo has one of the latest EOFY sales, taking up to 50% off its range of smart cameras, video doorbells, and accessories. Arlo’s EOFY sale starts on 9 June and runs for the rest of the month, with some pretty tidy discounts all around. Some of the confirmed discounted devices include the bright Wired Floodlight Camera, Arlo’s high-end 4K Ultra 2 camera range, and...

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New Asus router keeps your outdoor appliances connected

Plenty of routers promise reliably fast speeds for your home, but what if you need that connectivity outdoors? Made for that exact purpose, the aptly named Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor router uses Wi-Fi 7 technology combined with outdoor durability to connect devices outside the home. Its main appeal stems from an IP65 rating, meaning the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor is both dustproof...

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What’s new in DaVinci Resolve 20: AI tools, keyframe upgrades and more

Video editing software is getting more competitive by the day, and Davinci Resolve’s version 20 is now available in its final form. Black Magic Design’s Davinci Resolve has already made serious inroads into established Adobe Premiere Pro’s customer base, and version 20 offers over 100 new features, including AI tools. Pricing A key difference, which thankfully hasn’t changed,...

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TP-Link TL-WR3002X travel router review: Secure internet access

7.6 When we travel, we always expect to be able to connect to the internet, but how secure is the connection method, and how expensive is the internet connection? Is there a way to share the connection? I reviewed the TP-Link TL-WR3002X travel router to see if it’s the internet device you should take with you on trips. Table of contents Why use a travel router? Features Specifications...

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Belkin re-enters gaming with big range of Nintendo Switch 2 gear

Known for specialising in mobile accessories, Belkin has jumped into the deep end of gaming, releasing a wide range of Nintendo Switch 2 cases, screen protectors, and chargers for the new console. Although it might be Belkin’s biggest gaming launch, it’s not the brand’s first foray. That honour goes to 2001’s Nostromo, an old-school gaming mouse with a funky-looking keypad. Belkin’s...

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Apple Fitness+ now included with Anytime Fitness memberships

Anytime Fitness members in Australia can now access an Apple Fitness+ subscription as part of their gym membership. It’s not a limited-time offer either, with Anytime Fitness saying the subscription lasts “for the lifetime of their active membership”. A similar promotion began overseas in 2023, granting gym-goers ongoing access to Apple’s library of digital workouts. The service provides a range of interactive on-demand workouts presented by professional...

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Popular Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 Plus returns to Aldi for $499

One of Australia’s most popular robot vacuums is zooming back into Aldi’s Special Buys aisle, with the Ecovacs Deebot Neo 2.0 Plus on sale soon. Set to arrive on 14 June, the $499 device is a rare instance of a robot vacuum that comes with an auto-empty station for less than a thousand bucks. Typically, budget robot cleaners will do your dirty work but then require manual...

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Is this Australia’s most energy-efficient dryer?

Everyone loves the convenience of a good washer and dryer, but not when they run up the power bill. High electricity bills are potentially one less thing to worry about because Hisense is out with the new Series 8i Dryer, replete with a 10-star energy efficiency rating. Hisense’s website claims the Series 8i latest model is “Australia’s most energy efficient 10kg dryer”. This...

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Google Pixel 10 expected to release in late August

Google is expected to announce its Pixel 10 range on 20 August, ahead of a 28 August release date, according to reporting by Android Headlines. Google’s new phones reportedly follow the same range as last year; a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Further details remain scarce, although Android Headlines suggests that, unlike last year’s notable camera array refresh, the designs won’t change much. In other words, expect...

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BritBox boosts British streaming service with 3 new channels

British streamer BritBox has launched a big refresh in Australia, adding three new linear channels and hundreds of hours of new content. In addition to on-demand access to shows like Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, and Shetland, the three new channels function like traditional broadcast TV, streaming content throughout the day on a schedule. It’s an old-school approach to discoverability, contrasted by the relatively new-age method attempted by Fetch...

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Don’t expect anything mind-blowing from WWDC this year

Apple’s yearly WWDC event is only a week away but everyone should temper their expectations. Regular Apple reporter Mark Gurman for Bloomberg teased a bit of what to expect at the tech giant’s developer conference. From what he’s saying, don’t get your hopes up too much. Some of the widely tipped announcements include a new gaming hub and renaming this year’s software updates to reference “26”. But as far as revelatory features and AI technologies,...

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Cheapest SIM plans in Australia: Phone plans under $10 a month

Are you looking to save on your phone bill? We’ve rounded up the cheapest SIM plans from a range of different carriers to help you find the best price. If you’re unsure about whether a SIM-only mobile plan is what you need, our quick guide to SIM only mobile plans will get you up to speed. Generally speaking, if you don’t want a new phone or a lock-in contract, a SIM plan...

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