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How practical is Nokia’s self-repair smartphone?

Posted on May 1, 2023November 17, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Nokia phone maker HMD Global has partnered with US self-repair firm iFixit to produce a handset you can fix yourself using supplied tools and replacement parts.

How to drive an EV without worrying about running out of charge: MG HS +EV review

Posted on June 30, 2022November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Have you ruled out an electric vehicle because you take the occasional long trip? A plug in hybrid like the MG HS +EV may be the answer.

Rode releases a podcasting wizard

Posted on June 16, 2022November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Rode’s RodeCaster Pro II lets everyday consumers create professional sounding audio podcasts and live broadcasts.

Cisco runs US pilot for 3D holographic video chat

Posted on June 1, 2022November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

I’m at Cisco’s Sydney office chatting across a table to Mohammad Hadi. Actually he’s 12,000km away.

An electric car to dream about

Posted on February 24, 2022November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

I review the Build Your Dreams (BYD) Atto 3, a stylish electric front-wheel drive single motor compact SUV EV.

Hands on the Peloton Bike Plus

Posted on June 17, 2021November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

I’m pedalling furiously on a Peloton Bike Plus strategically stationed in front of a big window with a multimillion-dollar view of Sydney Harbour.

Canva: The Aussie app that makes design easy for everyone

Posted on May 4, 2021November 27, 2023 by Chris Griffith

We know Canva is a highly successful multi-billion dollar Australian company but what does its product do?

Be creative with video interviews

Posted on March 24, 2021November 10, 2023 by Chris Griffith

There’s an easy way to shoot professional-looking video interviews of people for journalism, documentaries, or for fun.

Samsung S21 flagship is Ultra capable

Posted on February 3, 2021November 10, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Samsung has gone full bore to ensure its flagship Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G scorches all the competition in 2021.

Apple Fitness+ beats lockdown blues

Posted on January 26, 2021November 11, 2023 by Chris Griffith

It’s New Year’s resolution time and getting fit after being in lockdown, stressed and mostly at home is more important than ever.

Gravity defying virtual reality

Posted on December 11, 2020November 11, 2023 by Chris Griffith

I try free roam virtual reality at Zero Latency VR’s new Sydney centre.

PlayStation 5 first hands-on

Posted on October 28, 2020November 11, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Chris Griffith plays Astro’s Playroom at the first Australian session with Sony’s coming PlayStation 5 games console.

The Zwift steering factor

Posted on October 6, 2020November 11, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Welcome to the world of a daredevil form of cycling where you steer your real bike in a virtual world.

Electric scooters are on a roll

Posted on March 10, 2020November 12, 2023 by Chris Griffith

As a kid I had a simple rule: if it moved, I wanted to be on it.

The new bike that you can ride … on water

Posted on February 25, 2020November 12, 2023 by Chris Griffith

The Hydrofoiler XE-1 is an electric bike that rides across water developed by Kiwi start-up Manta5.

Warehouse VR a big success

Posted on February 12, 2019November 13, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Gallivanting around a 200-square-metre VR experience has morphed into a lucrative international business for Melbourne-headquartered Zero Latency.

Robot cleans windows, slowly

Posted on January 22, 2019November 13, 2023 by Chris Griffith

My resolution for 2019 is to have gleaming robot-cleaned windows at home.

Get on your e-bike

Posted on May 15, 2018November 18, 2023 by Chris Griffith

Riding up a hill on a regular pushbike normally is hard work. On this e-bike it’s easy despite the headwind and squalls of rain.

Get off-grid texts with goTenna

Posted on January 30, 2018November 16, 2023 by Chris Griffith

goTenna’s brilliant outdoor mesh network is in Australia.

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