Home tech
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
Latest
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
Review
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
Analysis
Network outage
How to avoid virtual shutout and stay connected during a web outage
You can’t make the eftpos machine work at your local cafe, but you can keep yourself from being cut off during a major internet outage.
- by Tim Biggs
Spring tech: Three gadgets to enjoy outdoors as the weather gets nicer
It’s almost the time of year for outdoor entertaining and weekend getaways.
- by Tim Biggs
Amazon unveils a ‘smarter’ Alexa. Its AI has a lot of work to do
Alexa, can you be as smart as a chatbot? And, if so, should you be left alone with the kids?
- by Geoffrey A. Fowler