Chinese company New Senyang’s Q11 wireless earbuds promise live translation of a whopping 156 languages “in seconds” via artificial intelligence, for around the same price as two cups of coffee. Purchased from Temu for only $11.60, the headphones are uncomfortable to wear and don’t have great sound quality. But surprisingly enough, the translation provided by… Read more »
After give years of self-funding, sexual wellness brand Normal has turned to crowd-sourced funding (CSF) platform Birchal for its first external raise. Normal, cofounded by sex coach, author and educator Georgia Grace and ex-McKinsey consultant and social scientist Lucy Wark, is Australia’s top female-founded sexual wellness brand, offering products to help people, especially women, have… Read more »
How many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices – mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, headphones, e-bikes and more. You might have a phone charger plugged in next to your bed without ever bothering to switch it off at the wall or unplugging it when not in use. The same might go… Read more »
You may have seen ads by Apple promoting its new Clean Up feature that can be used to remove elements in a photo. When one of these ads caught my eye last weekend, I was intrigued and updated my software to try it out. The feature has been available in Australia since December for Apple… Read more »
CES 2025 wrapped up on Friday, concluding a whirlwind week of groundbreaking technology. From futuristic vehicles to AI-powered gadgets, this year’s event showcased innovations that pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. As the world’s largest tech conference and the ultimate launchpad for consumer technology, CES never fails to inspire. While there was an overwhelming volume… Read more »
CES, the annual trade show packing some of the latest – and often strangest – new technologies, returned to Las Vegas this week for its 2025 iteration. Dominated by the continued rise of artificial intelligence and some interesting visions for consumer electronics, the event offered a glimpse of what we can expect to see on… Read more »
The NSW government considering legalising the use of e-scooters on the state’s roads, provided riders where a helmet and are over 16. At the moment, e-scooters can be bought locally, but can’t be ridden on NSW streets. But a plan to legalise their use forms part of a new E-micromobility Action Plan released by the… Read more »
Apple customers in Australia are going without some key software features in their iPhones and Apple Watches after the company released its major operating system updates last week. Unlike in the United States and more than 150 other countries, Australian users who have updated their Apple Watch software are unable to use their devices’ sleep… Read more »
Apple is reducing the prices of its latest iPhones in Australia but not in the United States, as it introduces new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. The new devices, which the company said would be available from Friday, 20 September, will see a drop in price of up to $100 compared to last… Read more »
Journalists and commentators Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones, cofounders of the Queens of the Drone Age podcast, are back together for a new look at the state of the industry, titled Weird Tech. The duo have signed on with ARN’s iHeart for their new podcast, which aims to dig down the back of the couch… Read more »
Sydney-based portable computer screen startup espresso Displays has landed a major retail distribution deal with JB Hi-Fi stocking two of its products in more than 100 stores across Australia and New Zealand. JB Hi-Fi is selling the espresso Display 15 touchscreen and espresso 17 Pro touchscreen ahead of the end of the financial year in… Read more »
Is your dog bothered by something but you can’t work out what? Do you wish they could tell you? There’s a huge range of dog “talking” buttons on the market that now claim to let your dog do this. A very basic kit will set you back about $15, while more sophisticated ones can cost… Read more »
Apple’s latest hardware refresh event incorporated the usual accoutrements – including a rugged smart watch, updated earbuds and next-generation iPhones – but for many users it is the release of iOS 16, and its passwordless logins, that promises to be the game-changer. Demonstrated at the company’s WorldWide Developers Conference in June, the new Passkeys are… Read more »
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