TCL today unveiled their new range of smartphones, tablets and connected devices. DRN has been lucky enough to play with their "10 series" smartphones in 2020, the new 20 series offers enhanced NXTVISION ...
... ng to improve our lives. The COVID isolation meant I could not keep up my usual schedule with my oral hygienist, so I had to resort to other means of keeping my oral health up to scratch.
A quick rec ...
Retro is the new cool and Aussie company Aspera sent us the latest in their F series of flip phones to evaluate.
Traditionally aimed at budget-conscious folks – often older people – who are not quite ...
... han ever. Regardless of your beliefs, your actions could take or save a life.
Looking back at my first year in the Editor-in-Chief's seat, it has been a year of consolidation and growth. We are now a ...
... user from installation to enjoying the conversations while cooking in our open kitchen.
First a bit about what makes a typical rangehood so noisy.
As a pilot I know that there are 3 things that make ...
... visuals in breathtaking 4K gaming. Key features include:
AMD RDNA 2 Gaming Architecture: Engineered to power the next-generation of PC desktop, laptop, console and mobile gaming, RDNA 2 offers numerous ...
... Should you been spending your money on it? Let's find out.
First Impressions Coming from the Nokia 8.3, the Nokia 3.4 is more conventional and feels so much smaller in comparison. But looks can ...
... and converter have been designed specifically to support the rising demand for Smart City applications, Industrial Automation and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 techniques. The new DIS-M100G-SW converts ...
D-Link is certainly prolific with their releases. We recently announced the launch of the D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Gigabit Router and DRN got to give it a test drive.
First Impressions Routers have ...
The new generation of SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD utilises NVMe technology with the drive providing both (uh, no other way to put this) extreme speed and reasonable storage sizes of 1TB and 2TB. The ...
Editor note: Welcoming Chris Buckley to our roster of editors at DRN. Chris is a gadget enthusiast, and more importantly (to me anyway) a fellow whisky aficionado. Stay tuned because we will hear ...
Belkin needs no introduction, they have been a main stayer in the accessories space since the crack of dawn it feels like. They recently got a nod from Apple for their iPhone 12 optimised mobile accessories, ...
If 2020 has demonstrated anything, it is the overall resilience of people and the ability to adapt. Particularly here in Victoria where we had to endure over 200 days in isolation, businesses had to rapidly ...
... hands on their flagship, the Nokia 8.3 5G.
Given the Nokia 8.3 5G was announced back in March 2020 and has only just launched, I asked the question on what is the target audience and Nokia has indicate ...
... presents up for loved one sipping an alcoholic beverage is as good a tradition as anything.
Sennheiser has come to the party this year with true wireless earbuds, noise-cancellin ...
Aten today launches their latest product for content creation, the UC9040 StreamLIVE PRO All-in-one Multi-channel AV Mixer. The UC9040 is an even more advanced version of its award-winning predecessor, ...
... in on bub to see if they are ok. The Owlet Smart Sock is now on it's third generation, the V3, and it is the first baby monitor to track your baby's oxygen level and heart rate.
For those that ha ...
... features. With up to 7+ days of battery life, you can spend more time on the move and less time charging. Sale RRPs $199.95 or $239.95 for the Special Edition, a savings of $40.
Both products ...
... also great to improve posture by aligning our spines to the correct position.
Safety First! Unless you are a Klingon (in which case the Men in Black are looking for you) then you are like me, ...
... metrics is more important than ever,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit. “Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 are Fitbit’s most innovative devices yet and can play an important role in making new information ...
Hot off the heels of the fabulous and versatile Brother P-Touch Cube Pro, we get a play with a more traditional label printer - the Brother QL-810W. It is Brother's fastest label printer and DRN gets t ...
With people spending more time in their homes than ever before, Epson Australia launches its new EpiqVision EH-LS300B smart laser projection TV system. The EH-LS300B is bringing affordable, big, immersive ...
... control dial may be what you are looking for.
The Logitech Z407 are dual position speakers offering immersive sound, deep bass and clarity - making it a stylish addition to any work or gaming space ...
... e assistants with the addition of Google Assistant alongside Amazon Alexa built-in, so you can set reminders for your workout, mindfulness practice or bedtime, check the weather, add hand sanitiser to yo ...
You’re working in the home or office more than ever before, more virtual meetings, zoom sessions conference calls. Using every platform known to the human race, the kids interrupting, dogs ...
... capacity in a single charge, you’d be hard pressed to identify any other competitor with a similar offering.
DESIGN Sleek, minimalist and light, the Elite 45h with their memory foam cushions ...
... perfectly honest. What can it do you ask? Well it is capable of printing labels for anything up to 36mm wide, with the help of some software and tape cartridges.
First Impressions I was surprise ...
... IronWolf HDDs to the test: a couple of 16TB heavy duty general purpose drives to be the heart of our Synology DS420+ NAS.
We won’t bore you with too many specs but if you come away with a deeper appreciation ...
... one of the foremost brands, Synology, have passed the revue. They differ generally only in hardware specs when it comes to the “typical” 4 bay units, catering to home, professionals and small businesses. ...
Yesterday, amongst the admittedly slick presentation by Apple (can’t deny they do it well!), something wasn’t quite right.
The release of the HomePod Mini, noticeably lacking a number of features (including ...
Hot off the launch of the Apple iPhone 12 family of four, Belkin today announced their own new products across it's mobile power,screen protection and accessories categories engineered and designed fo ...
Since the acquisition by Apple late in 2014, Beats by Dr Dre has been pumping out products with more and more Apple hardware. Today Beats by Dr. Dre introduces Beats Flex, their most affordable premium ...
... without having to sacrifice having a good looking and capable phone.
First Impressions The TCL Pro 10 is attractive, sleek, fits well in the hand, and has a luxurious feel. It has a solid metal housing ...
... of the T8 series robot vacuums and the latest home cleaning robot from Ecovacs to deliver millimetre-level obstacle detection and avoidance with TrueDetect 3D technology.
Since launching ...
... them. You get the drift. Having established that the Skullcandy Sesh Evo Series ear buds are on trend, the questions remains of will it blend, I mean, will they stand the test of time, teenagers and work. ...
... set up my workspace whilst the home renovation was still going on, everything on it became the norm as time went on. That means a halogen desk lamp that has followed me to Australia from over three decade ...
... shibari, but apparently it can get our attention.
DRN is proudly Australian based and owned. Since our inception our charter remains the same - bringing unique and unbiased content to our readers. ...
Jabra launches the latest edition to their award-winning compact true wireless portfolio with the all new Elite 85t with Advanced Active Noise Cancelling, building on their leading track record of innovation ...
... he connection and download speeds will obviously all depend on your home internet connection quality, (The router supports FTTP / FTTC/ HFC / Satellite / Fixed Wireless) so it's semi-relevant that I ...
... the Push Ultra and put them through their paces.
First Impressions The Skullcandy Push Ultra are visually different from the "run of the mill" earbuds, with the hard to miss over the ear loops tha ...
Some people love their phones “naked” – without any protection. No case, no screen protectors. Not me. I like to have a solid grip on my phone, particularly when it comes to the biggest phone ...
Epson launched the EcoTank Pro ET-16600, their second generation wireless all-in-one A3 wide format printer offering long life cartridge-free printing with easy-to-fill supersized ink tanks. The ET-16600 ...
A fortnight ago, EPOS had their APAC launch of their enterprise audio products, all of which are compatible with all major Unified Communications (UC) platforms. The team was kind enough to send me an ...
... devices and automation rules at once with “Scenes”. mydlink app improved features also include a simplified setup wizard, clearer device controls, scheduling and intuitive automation and a simpler, easy-to-view ...
Astro Gaming today unveiled the second generation of the studio's award winning Astro A20 Wireless Gaming Headset. The Astro A20 is a multi-purpose headset featuring premium quality design, comfort an ...
... lifelong fascination with learning about how things work. My mum always had to apologise, to all the technicians or tradespeople that came to our house, that I was just watching what they were doing as ...
... in 2020 and no one is immune from it.
James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit says, “Our mission to make everyone in the world healthier has never been more important than it is today. COVID-19 has ...
... . Yep I am sweating it out behind the munchkins. DRN would like to thank Jaybird for supplying the review unit.
First Impressions The Vista are Jaybird's second attempt at wireless earbuds af ...
Even the most sceptical would have to come to a realisation, that the post-COVID pandemic landscape will not be the "old normal" ever again. The world has had a taste of the future, in particular the workforc ...
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Cloud storage is where all the rage is now, but is there still a place for USB?
Absolutely. It can be a secure way of transferring data between computers in the same location, it can be "air-gapped ...