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Home robotics has an impressively powerful (and cute) future
A little while ago, I got a firsthand look at the latest in home robotics at IFA 2026. There's a lot of really cool stuff happening, and some of the tech Ecovacs showed caught my eye.
It was tough not to spend all day patting the LilMilo robot dog, which is a cute companion for people who may not have the capacity for people to care for a real pooch. Once I finally dragged myself away, some of the other tech really impressed me.
One of the most eye-catching demos showed the Deebot X12S Omnicyclone sucking up a 25kg metal ball. It showed just how powerful the suction on robot vacuums has become in a relatively short space of time. Obviously, none of us needs to vacuum 25kg of debris, but you see something like that and immediately think the fibres trapped in your carpets stand no chance.
It's one of those things you need to see to believe, which you can do over on the GadgetGuy YouTube channel.
Stunning Prism Collection adds transparent flair to PlayStation 5
Transparent tech is back, baby. More tech brands are revisiting the fun 2000s era of translucent plastic, giving a glimpse into the hardware underneath. PlayStation is the latest proponent of the retro-themed trend, announcing the eye-catching Prism Collection.
Consisting of three new DualSense controller designs and matching console covers, the collection adds a bit of transparent flair to the PlayStation 5 ecosystem. Combining two of my favourite things — bright colours and see-through technology — I feel like PlayStation made the Prism Collection to appeal specifically to me.
Available in Flare Orange, Emerald Green, and Graphite Gray, the controllers cost $134.95 a pop, while the accompanying console covers cost $119.95. They won't arrive for a while, though. Pre-orders open on 10 November, ahead of the collection's 4 February launch. Until then, we have some very pretty pictures to look at. I call dibs on the Flare Orange controller.
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Powerful new Reolink flagship security camera launches locally
Adding to the deluge of recent smart home security announcements, Reolink's new flagship camera, the OMVI 2i Ultra, is now available in Australia.
Priced at $429.99 locally, the OMVI 2i Ultra's launch follows its earlier announcement at IFA 2026. Combining a built-in 6W solar panel with up to 4K vision, it's an outdoor camera designed to monitor a wide area. Reolink's latest camera sports an 8MP 4K wide-angle camera that works in tandem with a 5MP 3K pan-tilt camera.
You can view both angles simultaneously, with one camera following motion, while the other holds a wide view of the whole situation. Plus, the OMVI 2i Ultra can save footage to microSD cards, and Reolink's AI features, including person detection, run on-device without a subscription.
Stocked through Reolink's website and Amazon, the camera is also available to buy from JB Hi-Fi.
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Oppo's new flagship phone is an absolute camera beast
Oppo announced that the Find X10 Pro Max is coming to Australia, and I think it's going to shake up the Android phone competition once again. Like its predecessor, the Find X9 Pro, the X10 Pro Max sports a camera array that will be the envy of other brands.
Continuing its partnership with camera company Hasselblad, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max has three 200MP lenses on the rear. That's pretty much unheard of for a phone. Across flagship phones, you might get one or two 200MP cameras — usually the main sensor and maybe the telephoto lens — but every rear camera on this phone benefits from 200-megapixel quality.
For most people, it'll mean more flexibility to crop in to photos without losing image quality. It'll come in handy with the improved ultra-wide camera, which now has a 124-degree field of view. I'm impressed by the photos and videos I've taken with the phone so far, and will have a full review soon.
Valens Quinn attended a launch event in Mallorca, Spain, as a guest of Oppo.
EZVIZ security cameras add more personality to smart homes
There's a flood of smart home brands in Australia at the moment. So, what makes one stand out? As we found when reviewing some EZVIZ gear earlier in the year, a bit of personality never goes astray.
Take the EZVIZ EP8 Ultra video doorbell, for example. Many video doorbells support two-way audio communication, but not many support two-way video. When someone rings the doorbell, you can pick up your phone and video call the visitor. Or show a cute animated animal on the doorbell's screen instead!
EZVIZ's doorbell is also subscription-free, just like the brand's cameras. AI-powered alerts, like person and package detection, come included with the price of the device, which is nice when the cost of living is such a big concern.
You can see how EZVIZ's smart home security platform works over on the GadgetGuy YouTube channel.
Pokémon Sandisk USB and SSD combo lets you save 'em all
Pokémon's 30th anniversary collaborations keep on coming, this time in the form of a cute pair of Sandisk storage devices.
Featuring designs based on two of the OG legendary Pokémon, Mew and Mewtwo, Sandisk's range includes a 128GB USB-C drive and a portable SSD with either 500GB or 1TB of storage. Priced at $77 in Australia, the Mew-adorned USB stick supports read speeds up to 250MB/s.
Mewtwo stars on the SSD, which supports up to 1,000MB/s read speeds, connecting via USB-C. Sandisk hasn't confirmed the exact pricing and release date for the SSD yet. Overseas, the 500GB model retails for US$119.99, while the 1TB version costs US$249.
They're the latest in a long list of Pokémon-themed gadgets made to commemorate the franchise's major milestone, joining complex Lego sets, Tonies for kids, and unique Razer headsets.
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Australians now pay more for Amazon Prime subscriptions
Amazon increased the price of its Prime subscription service in Australia overnight, raising the monthly cost to $12.99, while annual plans now cost $99.
Previously $79 for a 12-month Prime subscription, Amazon's new price is a 25 per cent increase. Meanwhile, increasing the monthly price from $9.99 to $12.99 is a 30 per cent bump. The new pricing takes immediate effect for new subscribers, while existing Prime subscribers won't see an increase until 25 November.
Amazon explained the price change in an email to customers, saying "the range of products and benefits available through Prime has continued to grow". At this stage, no other changes apply to Prime. Access to free delivery, exclusive sales, music streaming, and ad-supported Prime Video remains in place.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P now comes in Pearl White
DJI has added a Pearl White version of its Osmo Pocket 4P dual-lens gimbal camera, on sale now in Australia through the DJI online store and authorised retailers.
It's a new finish rather than a new camera. DJI says the paint uses mica-infused pearlescent pigments in a multi-layer coating, so the white shifts subtly depending on the light and viewing angle.
Underneath, it's the same Osmo Pocket 4P. The main 20mm lens pairs a 1-inch CMOS sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and records up to 4K at 240fps. DJI claims 17 stops of dynamic range from that sensor, and it shoots 10-bit D-Log 2 and 10-bit HDR video.
The second camera is a 60mm f/1.8 medium-tele lens, giving 3x optical zoom with up to 12x zoom in total. It's the more useful lens for portraits and talking-head shots where you want some background separation.
Other features include 37MP stills, 4K Live Photo (a 1.5-second clip saved with each photo), ActiveTrack 8.0 subject tracking and USB 3.1 transfers. DJI quotes up to 210 minutes of runtime and a 0 to 80% charge in 18 minutes. It weighs 230g.
The Pearl White Standard Combo has an RRP from $959. It includes the camera, a USB-C cable, the Osmo Pocket 4 Fill Light, a wrist strap, a handle with a 1/4-inch thread and a carry pouch, all in white.
We here at GadgetGuy love the Pocket 4P and it's a mainstay in our kit-bag for making social and long form videos for our channels.
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