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Apple's HomePod Arrives on Friday

Apple’s HomePod Arrives on Friday

Apple’s HomePod Smart Speaker will land in stores on Friday this week but has it arrived too late? We’ve had the Google Home smart speakers in Australia since late last year which have proven very popular and Amazon launched their Echo and Dot speakers last week. While Apple’s Homepod will also have digital assistant capabilities with Siri built in, they’re[Read More…]

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…]

Finding the Right Device for School

Finding the Right Device for School

Shopping for the right device for school use can be an overwhelming experience. I recently spent a couple of days at the Domayne store in West Gosford assisting parents with getting the right device for their children, but you don’t have to wait for me to turn up as there is plenty of good help available. I recently spoke to[Read More…]

Speak to Amazon Alexa about your Amaysim Account

Speak to Amazon Alexa about your Amaysim Account

Mobile service provider Amaysim is the latest retailer to make use of smart speaker technology to engage with their customers.  They’ve partnered up with Amazon to use the Alexa digital assistant found in smart speakers being launched this week. To find out more about what this means for Amaysim customers I spoke with Julian Dell, the chief technology officer at Amaysim. [Read More…]

A Tech Upgrade Most Guys Will Enjoy

A Tech Upgrade Most Guys Will Enjoy

Here’s a tech upgrade for the guys…but it’s not a big screen TV. I’ve been testing out the Braun Series 9 electric shaver….after using my current shaver for almost 10 years…and the improvements and benefits are noticeable right away. For this short review I’m specifically referring to the move up from a previous Braun electric shaver, the series 7.   Up[Read More…]