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Trump phone

Trump phone accused of being not ‘made in America’

Posted on June 26, 2025October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A Trump related business could be breaching the “Made in America” policy.

“Clicks” BlackBerry keyboard

‘Clicks’ creates a BlackBerry style keyboard for iPhones

Posted on February 27, 2024October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Clicks has created the unthinkable addition of a BlackBerry-style clickable keyboard for the iPhone.

Apple channels the Mars rover in iPhone 15 upgrade

Posted on September 13, 2023October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

A USB-C socket instead of Lightning, titanium pro models and a reprogrammable mute switch were among features announced by Apple at its overnight iPhone launch in Cupertino.

How practical is Nokia’s self-repair smartphone?

Posted on May 1, 2023October 4, 2025 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.

smart home

Smart home devices to talk a common language

Posted on August 31, 2022October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has been working with big tech to help save the flagging smart home device market.

Rode releases a podcasting wizard

Posted on June 16, 2022October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

Hydrus underwater drone combs the ocean for hours

Posted on April 1, 2022October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Meet Hydrus, a small fully autonomous underwater drone that can comb an ocean at up to 3000 metres below the surface for 3 hours.

An electric car to dream about

Posted on February 24, 2022October 4, 2025 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, 2021October 4, 2025 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.

How to protect your online accounts from hackers with two simple tools

Posted on April 14, 2021October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

Securing your online accounts against the hackers is now an urgent matter. Here’s how.

Samsung S21 flagship is Ultra capable

Posted on February 3, 2021October 4, 2025 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, 2021October 4, 2025 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, 2020October 4, 2025 by Chris Griffith

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

Time for a new piece of Pi

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

The little credit-card sized Raspberry Pi computer is back in its fourth iteration.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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