Online has a scam ad problem (and it’s only getting worse)
The unchecked world of dodgy ads is making money for the big guys while leaving people angry and cheated on both…
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In memoriam of Neeva, the search engine you didn’t know
Another search engine bites the dust, and while many are just a Google or Bing clone, Neeva strived to be different.
How Apple could improve upon Google’s Pixel Tablet speaker with the HomePod
The Google Pixel Tablet and accompanied speaker dock haven't officially launched yet, but we think we know a way…
As states open, be covid careful, not covid careless
It's October 11, and Australia's most populous state is opening up as vaccination rates increase. We're still…
Leica vs iPhone: is Apple’s phone as good as the real thing?
Leica sure makes some lovely cameras, but they definitely cost a pretty penny. Can an iPhone match what a $9K…
How Apple News+ got me reading magazines again
I don't normally read magazines. And yet I'm reading more mags than ever, as Apple News+ returns me to magazines…
What is macOS Sidecar, and why it makes working from anywhere easy
Working from anywhere is easier when you can use a second screen, and it's something an iPad offers with macOS…
Why an Apple search engine makes more sense than ever
There have been rumours of an Apple search engine for some time, but with the government's stoush with Google…
Google threatens to leave Australia, and why it’s probably a bluff
Is there a future without Google in Australia? The search giant has hinted it might happen if the government…
The personal smart face mask trend is real in 2021
One thing was made clear by the end of CES 2021: the face mask is being made for our connected world.