Aqara has officially launched its Smart Lock U400 in Australia following its debut at CES last week, bringing ultra-wideband technology to residential access control for the first time. The Matter-certified lock represents a significant shift in how smart locks detect and authenticate users at the door. The U400 uses UWB positioning to enable automatic unlocking […]
Xbox has announced a new partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) that brings cloud gaming directly to select Hisense and V homeOS-powered smart TVs throughout 2026. The move represents another significant expansion of Xbox’s cloud gaming ecosystem, allowing players to stream games without needing a dedicated console. Through the Xbox app on supported TVs, Xbox Game
PlayStation Australia has just revealed the Hyperpop Collection, bringing three fresh controller designs that blend glossy black finishes with electric neon accents. The new lineup offers a different aesthetic approach for players looking to refresh their gaming setup with something a bit more eye-catching.
CORSAIR has just unveiled their latest lineup of high-performance gaming gear at CES 2026, and the focus is squarely on professional and aspiring competitive players. The new releases include two premium variants of their popular SABRE v2 PRO mouse, an esports-optimised cloth mouse pad, and an updated Hall Effect keyboard that builds on last year’s
SanDisk has unveiled a major rebrand for its internal SSD range at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), introducing SanDisk Optimus as the new umbrella name for drives previously sold under the WD_BLACK and WD Blue brands. The move consolidates the company’s gaming, creator, and professional storage solutions under one performance-focused identity. The SanDisk Optimus
Samsung has unveiled its 2026 audio range ahead of CES 2026, bringing enhanced Q-Series soundbars and the all-new Music Studio speakers to market. The lineup focuses on improved multi-device integration through updated Q-Symphony technology, delivering what Samsung calls a more unified sound experience across compatible devices. According to Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the
Edifier’s R1280DB Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers have just landed in over 170 Officeworks stores across Australia, bringing studio-quality audio and modern connectivity to the brand’s best-selling speaker model. At $199, these updated bookshelf speakers manage to balance classic design with the flexibility today’s setups demand. We’ve reviewed some Edifier speakers in the past and they have
You open the AWS console, see a red banner, and your stomach drops. Your AWS credits expire in a few weeks, and no one has a clear plan. For most startups on AWS Activate, credits last 12 to 24 months, then vanish on a fixed date. They auto-apply to eligible services like EC2, S3, and RDS, then
Finding the perfect tech gift can be overwhelming with countless options flooding the market each year. That’s why we’ve put together this carefully curated Christmas Gift Guide for 2025, featuring gadgets we’ve personally tested and recommend. From travel essentials and gaming gear to productivity powerhouses and content creation tools, these aren’t just products with impressive
BLUETTI is launching its new Elite 300 portable power station in Australia on December 15. This marks the arrival of the most compact and cost-efficient 3kWh power station currently available, packing serious capability into a manageable package that’s well-suited for Australian homes, caravans, and off-grid setups. Check our reviews on their EB70/EB70S and AC60 while
The Age of Hatred saga reaches its dramatic conclusion on 28 April 2026 as Blizzard unleashes Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (read our review on Diablo IV), the next major expansion for their action RPG that’s been dominating the genre since launch. This expansion combines a high-stakes campaign against Mephisto with two powerful new classes,
Winter has arrived on the Overwatch battlefield with Season 20: Vendetta, and this year brings more than festive cheer and seasonal cosmetics. Blizzard Entertainment is introducing the game’s first melee DPS hero, evolving competitive modes, and returning Winter Wonderland with a twist that lets props fight back.
