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Build and Program your own Robot – M-Bot

Build and Program your own Robot – M-Bot

The idea of building and programming your own robot may seem like something that’s out of reach, but it’s already happening schools…and you can also do it at home. This week I’ve been testing out the M-Bot, an entry level robot kit from Makeblock suitable for ages 8 and up.  Actually i built and tested this kit out with my[Read More…]

The Ultimate Portable Smart Speaker

The Ultimate Portable Smart Speaker

If you’re buying a smart speaker for the purpose of listening to music, you need to look at some of the physically larger products on the market.   That means you can forget products like Google Home Mini or Amazon’e Echo Dot (they have a purpose, but it’s not music). Personally I quite like the sound of the Sonos One speaker,[Read More…]

Getting Started with Podcasting

Getting Started with Podcasting

Australia is one of the biggest markets when it comes to the consumption of Podcasts…so it’s no surprise that more people want to make them. If that’s you then you only need a few things to get started.  A computer with sound recording and editing software, a set of headphones…and a quality Microphone. This week I’ve been testing out two[Read More…]

Is Google Home Spying on You?

Is Google Home Spying on You?

Is Google Home spying on its users?  That was the question put to me by Bianca, Terry & Bob on Brisbane radio station 97.3 a few months ago. Listen below to how the conversation played out.

A Personal Cooler for Summer that’s Cheap to Run

A Personal Cooler for Summer that’s Cheap to Run

Air conditioners can be expensive to run, however here’ s personal space cooler that won’t spike your energy bill. EvaSmart is a personal air conditioner that humidifies, purifies and cools the air in an area of up to 4 square meters down to around 15.2 degrees (depending on the ambient temperature and humidity).  Like other evaporative coolers you need to[Read More…]