Yesterday
- Opinion
- Digital Life
Apple Vision Pro means the future of work is upon us
The headset lets you do your work in virtual reality. It works surprisingly well, but ideally, you will have the neck strength of a rugby forward.
- John Davidson
This Month
- Opinion
- Digital Life
It’s the battery life, stupid: Why we love Lenovo’s new laptop
Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs are supposed to be all about the new AI features. But until Recall arrives, all we care about is their fabulous battery life.
- John Davidson
July
How Apple helped Samsung improve its sound
Samsung has copped a lot of flak for making many of the same design decisions as its rival for its new earbuds. But, as users, we’re better off for it.
- John Davidson
Meet Samsung’s new Ring, Watch Ultra and not-so-new folding phones
At its biggest gadget launch of the year, the Korean tech giant finally launched its finger-worn health tracker and a new outdoors-oriented watch.
- Updated
- John Davidson
With its new wearables, Samsung goes toe-to-toe, ear-to-ear with Apple
The tech giant has finally released its long-awaited Galaxy Ring fitness tracker, but it’s not coming to Australia until later this year.
- Updated
- John Davidson
- Gadgets With John Davidson
- Life & Leisure
We went from hate to love in no time flat with this electric scooter
It may not have the charm of a Vespa, but this nifty and very reasonably priced bike from Segway gives it a run for its money.
- John Davidson
What to expect from Samsung’s biggest launch of the year
An outdoorsy Galaxy Watch Ultra could be the biggest news at this week’s Unpacked, alongside the usual artificial intelligence announcements.
- John Davidson
- Digital Life With John Davidson
- Life & Leisure
This is LG’s best OLED TV ever, despite the dumb AI
In an unfair fight, the Digital Life Labs has pitted LG’s new OLED G4 TV against an old Samsung TV we often couldn’t even switch on.
- John Davidson
Why this $4300 home Wi-Fi router may just be worth it
In two of the three criteria that matter most to us in the Digital Life Labs, Netgear’s Orbi 970 is the best home Wi-Fi router we’ve ever reviewed.
- John Davidson
June
- Digital Life With John Davidson
- Life & Leisure
Back from the dead, the Windows laptop is better than ever
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 11 marks the beginning of a new era in portable computers, where Windows computers are at least as good as their MacBook rivals, and in many ways better.
- John Davidson
Can a gadget prolong your life? These headphones might
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro won’t just help you stay fit and healthy in the pool or on the streets – they’ll also help you stay in one piece.
- John Davidson
May
How to lose yourself in the wild without getting lost
Having wireless communications with you when there’s no mobile reception isn’t just about making adventure travel more social. It’s safer, too.
- John Davidson
Children glued to their phones at meal time face obesity risk
Experts say letting youngsters scroll social media, watch videos or eat in front of the TV is “dangerous” and may be fuelling a growing obesity epidemic.
- Laura Donnelly
A toothbrush that cuts your hair? This is the Swiss army knife of grooming
As Panasonic’s multifunction device reveals, there’s a natural order to morning ablutions.
- John Davidson
The number on your smartwatch you should pay most attention to
Your VO2 max is a good measure of your heart, lung and muscle function – but what exactly is it, and how can you find out yours?
- Emily Craig
Apple plays up AI potential in new iPads
The tech company unveiled a bevy of new iPads including two versions of the iPad Pro sporting its M4 chipset and a redesigned iPad Air model in two sizes.
- Chris Velazco
Peloton crashes to record low as CEO quits amid lay-offs
The interactive exercise bike company was a pandemic superstar but is now struggling heavily and laying off 15 per cent of the workforce.
- Mark Gurman
April
The best Mother’s Day gadget gifts – ranked by price
How much do I love you? Let me count the dollars. This year’s guide doubles as a handy reckoner, revealing how you feel about the matriarch in your life.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Digital Life
You’ll forget you’re even wearing these earbuds
The OpenFit earbuds by Shokz might not look the best, but they certainly feel the best of any earbuds we’ve ever reviewed.
- John Davidson
Samsung’s new OLED TV is the best TV ever. Or is it?
The idea that anything could be inferior to this device has forced us to ponder the very essence of what it means to have eyes in your head.
- John Davidson
