Gadgets

ITy Bytes 17 August – Apple screws iPhone owners, Samsung Note10 gets top camera mark, Update Windows 10 now, Google add nagging reminders

Ray ShawAugust 16, 2019

ITy Bytes 17 August – in this edition, Update Microsoft Windows 10 now, Google adds reminder features – Hey Ray, do the newsletter!, Samsung releases 64 an... (Read More)

14 min read

4.6

Review: Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor

Thomas BartlettAugust 16, 2019

Speed. It’s all about speed. That is, effective gaming. A speedy monitor and a speedy response. But that’s only part of what the Acer Predator XB273K monitor h... (Read More)

11 min read

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Ray ShawAugust 16, 2019

ITy Bytes 16 August – in this edition, JBL Tunes in with Tune 120TWS, JBL Link Bar finally here – yes really after waiting a year, IKEA and Sonos – no Alle... (Read More)

12 min read

Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Old vs New

Thomas BartlettAugust 15, 2019

Sony noise-cancelling headphones were the first consumer active noise cancelling headphones on the market. Some 21 years ago I reviewed the first model. They w... (Read More)

11 min read

4.3

Review: AKG N700 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Valens QuinnAugust 15, 2019

AKG is well known in audio circles for professional headphones, microphones and integrated audio systems. The company started back in 1947, and soon after, its... (Read More)

16 min read

4.0

Review: Sony WH-XB700 over-the-ear Extra Bass headphones

Ray ShawAugust 14, 2019

I always shudder when I read marketing hype like ‘overwhelmingly deep bass and clear vocal’, but that is what the Sony WH-XB700 can deliver. ... (Read More)

9 min read

4.9

Review: OPPO Reno Z – as satisfying and cheap as hot chips – mmmm.

Ray ShawAugust 14, 2019

The OPPO Reno Z is part of the new Reno series – joining its 4G lossless 10X zoom and its well-priced 5G model. Reno is pronounced Ree-No like OPPO is Ohh-Po… ... (Read More)

27 min read

Coat gets you off the hook

Ray ShawAugust 13, 2019

Ever been to a public toilet, and the hook on the back of the door was missing? Ever needed to hang your coat and there was no hook in sight? ... (Read More)

4 min read

ITy Bytes 17 August – Apple screws iPhone owners, Samsung Note10 gets top camera mark, Update Windows 10 now, Google add nagging reminders

Ray ShawAugust 16, 2019

ITy Bytes 17 August – in this edition, Update Microsoft Windows 10 now, Google adds reminder features – Hey Ray, do the newsletter!, Samsung releases 64 an... (Read More)

14 min read

4.6

Review: Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor

Thomas BartlettAugust 16, 2019

Speed. It’s all about speed. That is, effective gaming. A speedy monitor and a speedy response. But that’s only part of what the Acer Predator XB273K monitor h... (Read More)

11 min read

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Ray ShawAugust 16, 2019

ITy Bytes 16 August – in this edition, JBL Tunes in with Tune 120TWS, JBL Link Bar finally here – yes really after waiting a year, IKEA and Sonos – no Alle... (Read More)

12 min read

Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Old vs New

Thomas BartlettAugust 15, 2019

Sony noise-cancelling headphones were the first consumer active noise cancelling headphones on the market. Some 21 years ago I reviewed the first model. They w... (Read More)

11 min read

4.3

Review: AKG N700 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Valens QuinnAugust 15, 2019

AKG is well known in audio circles for professional headphones, microphones and integrated audio systems. The company started back in 1947, and soon after, its... (Read More)

16 min read

4.0

Review: Sony WH-XB700 over-the-ear Extra Bass headphones

Ray ShawAugust 14, 2019

I always shudder when I read marketing hype like ‘overwhelmingly deep bass and clear vocal’, but that is what the Sony WH-XB700 can deliver. ... (Read More)

9 min read

4.9

Review: OPPO Reno Z – as satisfying and cheap as hot chips – mmmm.

Ray ShawAugust 14, 2019

The OPPO Reno Z is part of the new Reno series – joining its 4G lossless 10X zoom and its well-priced 5G model. Reno is pronounced Ree-No like OPPO is Ohh-Po… ... (Read More)

27 min read

Coat gets you off the hook

Ray ShawAugust 13, 2019

Ever been to a public toilet, and the hook on the back of the door was missing? Ever needed to hang your coat and there was no hook in sight? ... (Read More)

4 min read

Gadgets

Review: Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Internet

ACCC wants to set up a search engine algorithms monitoring office

Telstra NBN is a Go

Telstra NBN – the Saga continues … badly

eSafety

Surveillance – how to tell if the Government is watching you (hint: you’re breathing)

ITy Bytes 7 August – Bose 300, new Intel/Windows vulnerability, Sammy’s new QLED Frame, Logitech Apple magic contender costs 75% less!

Cool

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Coat gets you off the hook

Brands

Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Old vs New

Review: AKG N700 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Gadgets

Review: Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Old vs New

Review: AKG N700 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Review: Sony WH-XB700 over-the-ear Extra Bass headphones

Review: OPPO Reno Z – as satisfying and cheap as hot chips – mmmm.

Coat gets you off the hook

Review: Acer Predator XB273K gaming monitor

ITy Bytes 16 August – JBL Link Bar, IKEA and Sonos, Jura coffee; Netgear Wi-FI 6; Mophie charges Apple

Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones – Old vs New

Review: AKG N700 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Review: Sony WH-XB700 over-the-ear Extra Bass headphones

Review: OPPO Reno Z – as satisfying and cheap as hot chips – mmmm.

Coat gets you off the hook