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Foxtel’s Hubbl isn’t revolutionary, but it is a great Apple TV competitor
Coming in a $100 puck or integrated into a full 4K TV with built-in sound system, Hubbl focuses on simplicity but still has some gaps.
- by Tim Biggs and David Swan
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Amazon may have just solved the smart home problem
A new device allows for logical, communal control of all your devices rather than relying on apps and voice.
- by Tim Biggs
How to play your PS5 in your hands and not on your TV screen
The new Remote Player is wonderful for playing your PlayStation games anywhere in the house, as long as they’re not too demanding.
- by Tim Biggs
How to keep your house cool for less during summer
Running the air conditioning 24/7 isn’t the cheapest, but there’s a more efficient way to beat the heat at home.
- by Jim Malo
See-through panels and in-home billboards: the future of TVs
This year’s CES had a lot of big TV innovations, but how many of them will stick?
- by Tim Biggs
LG’s see-through TV leads the pack in wow factor at tech show
LG introduces a wireless, transparent TV, Samsung attacks reflections, and both companies double down on AI.
- by Tim Biggs
The 15 best games of 2023
From Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda to Starfield and Baldur’s Gate, 2023 was an enormous year for games.
- by Tim Biggs
The best VR headsets for 2023
Is Meta’s latest Quest 3 the right headset for you, or are you better off with one of the other options?
- by Tim Biggs
GTA 6 trailer offers look at series’ first female protagonist
Rockstar Games has debuted the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and the upcoming game has a lot to live up to.
- by Tim Biggs
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Virtual reality
Meta’s latest headset offers the best mainstream VR yet
Being able to see the real world makes a huge difference, although most games don’t make full use of it yet.
- by Tim Biggs
Ok Google, how do I get a job in the internet of things?
Jobs for professionals who understand the Internet of Things are appearing faster than you can say “Alexa, turn on the lights”.
- by Sue White