Gear
Oclean X Ultra S is a very clever portable electric toothbrush
App-enabled smart brushing is great, but even if you never use the app this is an excellent brush for regular travellers who want to teeth.
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Culture
Blunt instruments won't solve the social media challenge
Parents are absent from the picture as politicians skip science to enact bad laws that create some nice feelings but do nothing to solve real problems.
Politics
A reality check on the science of social media research
Labor premiers and federal leaders are sure buying into some solid moral panic on social media and its impact on teens. I'm well on the record as no fan of Facebook, but when it comes to how to write policy we want evidence-based decisions. And one of the
Culture
11 great panels to hit at PAX Aus 2024
So many panels, so little time. Here's a few highlights to fit in your schedule at this year's PAX in Melbourne.
Gear
Sennheiser Momentum Sport review: seriously smart earbuds
With added heart rate tracking in these earbuds, Sennheiser makes them far more valuable for the money if that's a feature that hits your fitness needs.
Games
Druidic Dualities: Bringing the Cenarion family to Warcraft Rumble
The Warcraft Rumble team explains what goes into planning a whole new faction for the mobile strategy game.
Gear
DJI Power 500 review: sneaky power for tech nerd camping trips
A beautifully designed power station with plenty of power to keep your devices running for extended stays away from home.
Gear
Shokz OpenRun Pro: the ideal sports headphone experience
Earbuds are doing transparency modes well these days, but nothing does full awareness of the world around you better than bone conduction.
Technology
Espresso displays: hitting the sweet spot for portable displays
The Australian startup has designed top quality hardware that is perfect for those who really want two screens wherever they may work.
Gear
Sonos Ace: excellent headphones for Sonos devotees
For a debut set of headphones, Sonos has leapt to the top-tier consumer range alongside Sony. If you own a Sonos soundbar, it's a particularly attractive option.
New Realities
HTC Vive XR Elite: How far have we come?
HTC's latest is another big leap forward for VR fans, but why is it still not enough for everyone else?
Games
Exploding Kittens makes offline games for terminally online families
Making games is hard, but the Exploding Kittens company is nailing simple rules with super fun concepts that give great reasons for spending time together around the table.