The Carpet One Cruiser is the new premium corded carpet washer released this year by renowned smart home appliance brand Tineco priced at $999 AUD. Combining Tineco’s signature iLoop sensor and self-cleaning mode with new features including heated carpet drying (“PowerDry Technology”) and bi-directional motorised wheels (which Tineco calls its “Smooth Power” technology), it’s designed […]
The Nextbase Piqo 2K is a compact 2560 x 1440p resolution dashcam that comes packed with smart features, all for a $299 AUD price tag (at Harvey Norman). As the more budget-friendly version of the flagship Nextbase iQ series, it includes “Lite” versions of key smart features like Guardian Mode (which alerts you when speed
The Google TV Streamer is a 4K streaming device that brings all your favourite streaming services like Netflix, Disney +, Stan, and YouTube to your TV, turning any television into a smart TV. That’s not all though, you can also download music streaming apps like Spotify and YouTube Music, and even games. It also doubles
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google’s newest high-end wireless active noise cancelling earbuds, released on September 26, 2024. At $379 AU, it’s priced competitively amongst other flagship Pro earbuds such as the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Airpods Pro 2. For this price, you’re getting really solid sound quality and active noise cancellation, natural
The PowerA Overpowered series are PC and cloud gaming controllers compatible with Windows PCs, smart TVs with gaming features, and Android mobile/tablet devices, as well as compatible devices like the Steam Deck. The OPS V1 is the standard model, priced at A$89, providing solid features like adjustable trigger locks and mappable buttons. On the other
The NBA2K series has always been my favourite sports simulation game, with its impressive realism, super fun gameplay, ability to immerse myself in basketball in so many ways, including playing with teams from various eras, and absolutely addicting game modes such as MyCareer and MyGM. NBA 2K25 is this year’s newest iteration of the NBA
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, released on September 2, 2024, is Google’s second-generation foldable phone. Although it starts at a hefty $2,699 AUD price tag, it does offer some great features, especially in terms of the dual-screen media experience, which has lots of potential going forward, and its photo-taking convenience. Plus, it brings the well-known
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, released on August 22, 2024, are the latest and greatest of the Google Pixel lineup, bringing several notable upgrades to software and hardware compared to the regular Pixel 9 (read our review here), and its predecessors the Pixel 8 (review available here) and 8 Pro (review
The Google Pixel 9, released on August 22, 2024, alongside the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL, introduces a host of upgrades over its predecessor the Pixel 8 (Craving Tech’s review available here). Although it comes with a higher MSRP of $1,349 AUD compared to last year’s $1,199, the Pixel 9 justifies the increase with
The Big Hug is a cordless electric heating pad designed for your desk or sofa, brought to you by Stoov, which is a Dutch brand known for its a line-up of sustainable winter heating products, including electric heating bottles, seat cushions, and pillows. With infrared technology that heats up to 42°C and a battery pack
Google Pixel 8a Review – The Google Pixel 8a is Google’s newest mid-range smartphone within their A-series, launching today (March 14, 2024). Following on from last year’s Pixel 7a (read our review here), the Pixel 8a continues its tradition of being a bang-for-your-buck version of the flagships Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro by keeping
The Withings Sleep Analyzer is an under-the-mattress sleep tracker with advanced sleep tracking, continuous heart rate monitoring, snore detection, and medical-grade sleep apnea detection. At a price of $199 AUD, I was curious to see how this compares to the sleep tracking capabilities of a smartwatch – and it just so happens that I’ve got
