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GadgetGuy - Making sense of technology for everyone
Best tech and gadgets to buy right now, tech trends that matter, how-to guides. Reviews & news: TVs, mobile phones, laptops, audio, smart home
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My first summer with a large-capacity Sigenergy home battery saved a fair bit of money, but it can't quite cover all my power needs.
What I learned from my first summer with a Sigenergy home battery
My first summer with a large-capacity Sigenergy home battery saved a fair bit of money, but it can't quite cover all my power needs.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
My first summer with a large-capacity Sigenergy home battery saved a fair bit of money, but it can't quite cover all my power needs.
Impressed by the hands-free lawn maintenance of the Mova 1000, my mother-in-law named the robot mower "Toby".
My family grew fond of the handy Mova 1000 robot lawnmower
Impressed by the hands-free lawn maintenance of the Mova 1000, my mother-in-law named the robot mower "Toby".
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February 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Impressed by the hands-free lawn maintenance of the Mova 1000, my mother-in-law named the robot mower "Toby".
The Anker Solix F3000 portable power station houses enough capacity to power a camping fridge for a week. Cold drinks, anyone?
Anker's huge capacity portable power station doesn't skimp on juice
The Anker Solix F3000 portable power station houses enough capacity to power a camping fridge for a week. Cold drinks, anyone?
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February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The Anker Solix F3000 portable power station houses enough capacity to power a camping fridge for a week. Cold drinks, anyone?
It sprays water, sure, but the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist fan is just as good when used as a wireless fan wherever you need it.
Refreshingly cool, Shark's wireless fan is incredibly convenient
It sprays water, sure, but the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist fan is just as good when used as a wireless fan wherever you need it.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
It sprays water, sure, but the Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist fan is just as good when used as a wireless fan wherever you need it.
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max makes cleaning the pool easier and more ergonomic, saving you hours of maintenance.
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review: Pool cleaning convenience
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max makes cleaning the pool easier and more ergonomic, saving you hours of maintenance.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max makes cleaning the pool easier and more ergonomic, saving you hours of maintenance.
RGB lights might be synonymous with gaming gear, but the holograms on the ROG G1000 have to be seen to be believed.
RGB lights aren't enough, this gaming PC has holograms
RGB lights might be synonymous with gaming gear, but the holograms on the ROG G1000 have to be seen to be believed.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
RGB lights might be synonymous with gaming gear, but the holograms on the ROG G1000 have to be seen to be believed.
Parental controls are often seen as too much work to manage, but a digital safety expert has encouraged families to challenge that perception.
Tech's biggest safety feature is largely ignored, but it shouldn't be
Parental controls are often seen as too much work to manage, but a digital safety expert has encouraged families to challenge that perception.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Parental controls are often seen as too much work to manage, but a digital safety expert has encouraged families to challenge that perception.
How much could you store on a 100TB hard drive? That's how big storage will get by the end of the decade, according to Western Digital.
Huge 100TB hard drive is set to arrive by 2029
How much could you store on a 100TB hard drive? That's how big storage will get by the end of the decade, according to Western Digital.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:17 AM
How much could you store on a 100TB hard drive? That's how big storage will get by the end of the decade, according to Western Digital.
Without a signature boom mic, the Logitech G325 is a gaming headset you could wear in public without catching strange looks.
Sleek Logitech G325 doesn't look like a typical gaming headset
Without a signature boom mic, the Logitech G325 is a gaming headset you could wear in public without catching strange looks.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Without a signature boom mic, the Logitech G325 is a gaming headset you could wear in public without catching strange looks.
Doing away with costly subscription fees and not forcing people towards cloud servers, Reolink has a strong focus on users.
Reolink shows that true user-centric home security is possible
Doing away with costly subscription fees and not forcing people towards cloud servers, Reolink has a strong focus on users.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Doing away with costly subscription fees and not forcing people towards cloud servers, Reolink has a strong focus on users.
Compare the cheapest NBN plans in Australia from $40 per month, and save money on your internet bill with these big deals.
Cheapest NBN plans in Australia: Best value telcos compared
Compare the cheapest NBN plans in Australia from $40 per month, and save money on your internet bill with these big deals.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Compare the cheapest NBN plans in Australia from $40 per month, and save money on your internet bill with these big deals.
Known for its mobile accessories, Quad Lock now has a backpack with a 17-inch laptop sleeve and weather-resistant materials.
Quad Lock has a backpack now, aims to keep your gadgets dry
Known for its mobile accessories, Quad Lock now has a backpack with a 17-inch laptop sleeve and weather-resistant materials.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Known for its mobile accessories, Quad Lock now has a backpack with a 17-inch laptop sleeve and weather-resistant materials.
Until the end of the week, this deal on a Boost Mobile long-expiry SIM plan saves a lot of money compared to sticking with Telstra.
Save $50 on Boost Mobile's annual plan and get full Telstra coverage
Until the end of the week, this deal on a Boost Mobile long-expiry SIM plan saves a lot of money compared to sticking with Telstra.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Until the end of the week, this deal on a Boost Mobile long-expiry SIM plan saves a lot of money compared to sticking with Telstra.
Here are the current cheapest SIM plans in Australia, with discounted plans across the Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone networks.
Cheapest SIM plans in Australia: Save by comparing the big telcos
Here are the current cheapest SIM plans in Australia, with discounted plans across the Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone networks.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Here are the current cheapest SIM plans in Australia, with discounted plans across the Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone networks.
Apple hasn't announced its highly anticipated foldable phone yet, but that hasn't stopped plans for a potential flip iPhone successor.
Apple could have a flip phone on the way, like the Galaxy Z Flip
Apple hasn't announced its highly anticipated foldable phone yet, but that hasn't stopped plans for a potential flip iPhone successor.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Apple hasn't announced its highly anticipated foldable phone yet, but that hasn't stopped plans for a potential flip iPhone successor.
Customers affected by discontinued legacy SIM plans from Everyday Mobile have been offered an alternative that costs up to $90 more a year.
Everyday Mobile stops old long-expiry plans, offers pricier option
Customers affected by discontinued legacy SIM plans from Everyday Mobile have been offered an alternative that costs up to $90 more a year.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Customers affected by discontinued legacy SIM plans from Everyday Mobile have been offered an alternative that costs up to $90 more a year.
The upgraded DJI RS 5 camera gimbal can now track cars and pets, and has improved tracking to help record smoother footage.
Smoother DJI RS 5 gimbal tracks more than just people now
The upgraded DJI RS 5 camera gimbal can now track cars and pets, and has improved tracking to help record smoother footage.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The upgraded DJI RS 5 camera gimbal can now track cars and pets, and has improved tracking to help record smoother footage.
Apple has pushed an update to several older iPhone models that were impacted by an issue preventing access to the Telstra network.
Update now available to fix iPhone network issues on Telstra
Apple has pushed an update to several older iPhone models that were impacted by an issue preventing access to the Telstra network.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Apple has pushed an update to several older iPhone models that were impacted by an issue preventing access to the Telstra network.
With the Oppo Reno 15 range, better selfies and more natural lighting are the order of the day, along with a more compact design.
Oppo steps up its selfie game with the new Reno 15 range
With the Oppo Reno 15 range, better selfies and more natural lighting is the order of the day, along with a more compact design.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:27 AM
With the Oppo Reno 15 range, better selfies and more natural lighting are the order of the day, along with a more compact design.
HP might not call the ZBook 8 G1ak a laptop as such, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a powerful and portable work PC.
It might not be called a laptop, but HP's work PC is still powerful
HP might not call the ZBook 8 G1ak a laptop as such, but that doesn't change the fact it's a powerful and portable work PC.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:16 AM
HP might not call the ZBook 8 G1ak a laptop as such, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a powerful and portable work PC.
I hadn't tried GameSir controllers before, but I'll definitely be recommending them now as a cheaper alternative to first-party accessories.
I tested these GameSir controllers: They're great and affordable
I hadn't tried GameSir controllers before, but I'll definitely be recommending them now as a cheaper alternative to first-party accessories.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I hadn't tried GameSir controllers before, but I'll definitely be recommending them now as a cheaper alternative to first-party accessories.
Telstra has warned that a recent software update has impacted the network connectivity of several older iPhone models, including 000 access.
Telstra warns older iPhone users over network issues
Telstra has warned that a recent software update has impacted the network connectivity of several older iPhone models, including 000 access.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Telstra has warned that a recent software update has impacted the network connectivity of several older iPhone models, including 000 access.
After debuting overseas last year, Australia now gets the Belkin PowerGrip, a magnetic power bank that makes your phone feel like a DSLR camera.
Belkin's new power bank doubles as a camera grip for your phone
After debuting overseas last year, Australia now gets the Belkin PowerGrip, a magnetic power bank that makes your phone feel like a DSLR.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:03 AM
After debuting overseas last year, Australia now gets the Belkin PowerGrip, a magnetic power bank that makes your phone feel like a DSLR camera.
As always, CES 2026 showed the whole gamut of consumer technology: these were the best, the worst, and the weirdest gadgets at the big show.
The best, worst, and weirdest gadgets I saw at CES 2026
As always, CES 2026 showed the whole gamut of consumer technology: these were the best, the worst, and the weirdest of the big show.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM
As always, CES 2026 showed the whole gamut of consumer technology: these were the best, the worst, and the weirdest gadgets at the big show.
You'd think that putting legs on a robot vacuum could spell disaster, but the Roborock Saros Rover made quite the strong impression.
Legs on a robot vacuum sounds like trouble, but it's actually genius
You'd think that putting legs on a robot vacuum could spell disaster, but the Roborock Saros Rover made quite the strong impression.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:40 AM
You'd think that putting legs on a robot vacuum could spell disaster, but the Roborock Saros Rover made quite the strong impression.