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Covers big tech, social media, streaming, smart devices

M1 chip jet propels Apple’s MacBook Pro

Posted on November 18, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Apple has delivered power in its new 13-inch MacBook Pro equivalent to a premium model costing $1000 more.

NSW mandating QR codes is a game changer

Posted on November 8, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

The decision by NSW to mandate QR codes at venues and centralise the collection of check-in data is a major new step in using digital contact tracing.

PlayStation 5 first hands-on

Posted on October 28, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

Victa’s robot cuts your grass

Posted on October 20, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

If a robot mower cuts your grass, do you still deserve a ritualist beer at the end for its hard work?

Off-road virtual cycling with Zwift

Posted on October 6, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

GoPro Hero9 Black is a vlogger’s dream.

Posted on September 17, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A pandemic and reduced adventure travel hasn’t stopped GoPro further perfect its premium action camera.

Teach your phone camera new tricks

Posted on September 8, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A $239 outlay can turn your smartphone camera into a cinematic powerhouse.

Decision time for Google in Australia

Posted on August 24, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

The $US1 trillion valued Google is playing hardball with Australian media over demands it pays to use their content.

Infrastructure a heightened risk

Posted on July 1, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Australia’s industrial infrastructure faces a heightened security risk from state sponsored hackers.

Chaise longue backdrop for Zwift Tour de France

Posted on June 30, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

The world’s iconic cycling race, Tour de France, will take place with real riders slogging it out in virtual depictions of Paris and France’s mountainous terrain.

Mavic Air 2 videos the skies

Posted on May 26, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

DJI’s latest foldable drone is tempting, as long as you have a place to fly it.

Virtual choirs defy virus isolation

Posted on May 13, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Chris Griffith joins 350 singers in a massive virtual choir and discovers the tech bringing them together.

China’s Wuhan Labs hacked

Posted on April 24, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

An Australian cyber security expert says the Wuhan Labs in China have been hacked in what appears to be a deliberate attack on health organisations.

From cabin fever to cabin beaver

Posted on April 21, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Virtual cycling is a new age form of exercise and Zwift is one of its leading providers.

News fact checker coming to Oz

Posted on March 12, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A company that rates news websites and exposes misinformation will begin analysing Australian sites from around July.

Electric scooters are on a roll

Posted on March 10, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

The electric bike that you can ride … on water

Posted on February 25, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

Pedal power on a bike built for two

Posted on December 19, 2019October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Journalists from The Australian take an electric tandem bike for a spin around the park.

Retro tech back in the game

Posted on November 21, 2019October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Nostalgia for old-school products, from arcade games to turntables, is fuelling a retro revival.

Handle the Galaxy Fold with care

Posted on November 14, 2019October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

After an embarrassing start, Samsung has released its foldable screen smartphone in Australia.

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