Unsubscribe vs Spam: Receiving Unsolicated Emails – What’s the difference and why does it matter? According to data from newsletter specialists, the average person receives over 80 emails a day, with around half of them expected to be spam. That’s a lot of email to sort through just to get to what you actually want to read. There are two ways to deal with unwanted email – Flag it as SPAM or Unsubscribe from the email.  But when should you hit spam, when should you use the unsubscribe button, and what’s the difference? 3 of the best budget robot vacuums with no extra frills  Yes, we talk alot about robots in the home. Clearly your clicking behaviour tells us you are interested. We love talking about the recent innovations in this space, but a recent email asked the question – ‘I want to pay less, and all I really want is the Vac bit, not the mop bit’. Good question, but with more and more features trickling down to budget models, even the entry-level to mid-range robot vacuum market provides an intelligent, automated clean across all kinds of household surfaces. So we have looked into three great options to consider!

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Family holidays just got a cinematic upgrade We caught up with Rick Loughery from GoPro to talk about how family holidays have evolved beyond simple snapshots and phone videos.  With the rise of compact, high-performance cameras, capturing travel moments has started to feel more like producing a short film than just documenting a trip. Rick shared how this shift is making cinematic storytelling more accessible to everyday users—without the need for complex gear or technical know-how.  From beach days to road trips, he explained how families are now able to create richer, more immersive memories while still staying present in the moment with their Mission 1 series coming shortly.  Read More details about the GoPro Mission 1 series coming in late May, 2026 to Australia.

Privacy by Design: Proving Who You Are Without Exposing Your Data We spoke with Rick Iversen from ConnectID about the growing need for safer, smarter ways to verify identity online. As more services move digital, Australians are being asked to share personal information more frequently—often creating unnecessary risk. Rick explained how the concept of “privacy by design” is changing that approach, allowing users to prove who they are without repeatedly handing over sensitive data.  He also unpacked how this model works behind the scenes, and why reducing data exposure is becoming just as important as improving convenience in today’s connected world. Read More On Their Website

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Motorola: First Look at the New Range The latest lineup from Motorola landed, and we got some early hands-on time with the Signature, Edge 70, and g67. First impressions? Promising. There’s a clear direction across all three. Slimmer builds, smooth performance, and a noticeable step up in camera tech. The new Sony LYTIA system stood out straight away, delivering sharp images with quick capture speeds that actually keep up in the moment. The Signature led the pack. It felt properly premium, ultra-thin, and packed with serious power thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. The Edge 70 followed closely, bringing that same sleek design into a more accessible option, without sacrificing performance or battery life. Then there’s the g67. It’s the most affordable of the three, but it still carried that same design DNA and overall experience. It’s still early days, but the direction here looked solid. Full reviews are coming soon. Read our first impressions here: Motorola Signature: First Impressions Motorola Edge 70: First Impressions Motorola g67: First Impressions

Ecovacs Deebot T80S Omni Review – Simplified Floor Care    Ecovacs’ newest floorcare robot, the Deebot T80S Omni is designed to deliver easy, automated cleaning at an affordable price point – and it succeeds at doing so. It addresses issues found on older robot vacuums like poor navigation, obstacle avoidance, and cleaning effectiveness. While there’s still some improvements to be made, the Deebot T80S Omni gets close enough to do the job reliably. With a powerful drivetrain, edge-following mop roller, and strong suction, the Deebot T80S Omni provides a thorough clean every time. Read more here

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Docking Done Right: Inside Thunderbolt 4 We spoke with Graeme Reardon from D-Link about how Thunderbolt 4 docking stations simplified modern work setups. He broke down how a single connection powered multiple devices, reduced cable clutter, and boosted productivity at home or in the office.      D-Link DUF-E01 is a new dock that transforms your laptop into a workstation    D-Link has announced the DUF-E01 14-in-1 docking station designed to transform your Thunderbolt 4 compatible laptop into a full-fledged workstation. This docking station lets you connect up to three additional monitors, keyboard and mouse, storage devices, and charge your laptop all with just one cable.

Can Google Save 500 Million PCs?   We caught up with Alex Zaharov-Reutt to unpack Google’s plan to extend the life of millions of ageing computers. He explained what this meant for users stuck on older systems, and how the move could reshape the future of PC upgrades.        Your Windows 10 laptop isn’t dead yet. Google ChromeOS Flex might save it      If you’ve got a Windows 10 PC, continuing to use it has quietly become a security risk with Microsoft ending support. The good news is that there’s a free solution that can breathe new life into older machines. Microsoft cut off support for Windows 10 in October of 2025, meaning it no longer receives security updates or technical assistance for free. It’s estimated over 500 million PCs worldwide are unable to receive the Windows 11 upgrade.

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How To Save The Most Money On Petrol This Easter – Use An App!   With the federal government slashing the fuel excise, prices at the pump are easing (a bit). However, the spread of prices in the petrol market is widening as different retailers pass on the lower prices. We have been checking the different prices around our area using an app, and oh boy have we saved some money!  We would love for you to also do the same and the apps that we have included in our round up are far better than using a generic product like Google maps.  The best fuel price apps in Australia make it easy to compare petrol prices and help you save money on fuel. With price differences between stations, you could save around $10 to $20 per tank. There are several apps that can help you find cheap fuel in your area, and most apps are targeted based on the state/territory where you love.  The best fuel price apps provide up-to-date information on price data so you can check the fuel cost without having to physically drive to the station. Read more here

Component Costs Are Rising – Here’s What It Means for Phones As many of you know I make phones and sell them all over the world. They are designed for kids and we love providing safer phone solutions to families all over. The business is called G-mee and since we launch it in 2020 we have learnt a lot about the complexities of making phones.  In a recent interview with Alex Choros, I spoke about the growing pressure on smartphone pricing, driven by rising component costs. From what we’re seeing, key parts like memory and storage have increased significantly, and those costs are starting to flow through the market. The biggest impact will likely be on budget devices, where even small increases hit harder. It’s a shift that could reshape the entry-level smartphone space, and it adds important context to the broader changes happening across telcos and pricing.  Read about it here.

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What’s Changing with Australia’s Mobile Coverage Maps? We spoke to Alex Choros about Australia’s new mobile coverage map standards and what they actually meant for consumers. He explained how the changes aimed to improve transparency, what telcos were now required to show, and whether this would finally make it easier to compare real-world coverage.       Australia’s New Mobile Coverage Maps: What’s Actually Changing

What’s New in Roborock’s Latest Lineup? We also caught up with Danni Li to talk about the Saros 20 and Roborock’s latest innovations.  She walked us through the brand’s evolving cleaning technology, from advanced climbing capabilities to new mopping systems, and shared where Roborock was heading next.      Roborock launches its 2026 floor care devices in Australia  Roborock has begun launching its most anticipated floor care devices in Australia, including the Saros 20, F25 Ace Pro, and the Qrevo Edge 2 Pro. The brand is following through on devices it showed at CES, making them available from partnered retailers and direct to customer today.

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