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Everything you need to know before you buy a 5G phone in Australia

Beaming cat videos to your eyeballs just got a whole lot quicker.

Huawei P30 Pro: Full, in-depth review

A photography powerhouse that leans into and elevates its natural strengths

Computex 2019

A roundup of Asia's biggest tech trade show

Google Pixel 3a review: Less is more

This changes everything

Google won't be making Android or Chrome OS tablets ever again

Google has confirmed that it won't be making tablets anymore, and the world is a happier place.

Trump tariffs on Chinese goods could cost you $120 more for notebook PCs, say Dell, HP and CTA

The Consumer Technology Association said this week that Trump tariffs levied on Chinese goods could force consumers to pay significantly more for laptops, cell phones, and other technologies.

iOttie iTap 2 Wireless review: A car mount and wireless charger in one

iOttie's magnetic phone mount does more than hold your phone in place while you drive; it also wirelessly charges the battery for ultimate convenience.

Huawei P30 review: How badly do you need a headphone jack?

You miss out on a few things like wireless charging but, for the asking price, we’d still rate the Huawei P30 as an incredibly competitive package.

The $300 Kano PC is designed to teach your kids what goes into a computer

Microsoft and Kano have developed the Kano PC, a $300 tablet that's designed to teach kids how computers are made and how they work.

These four 'Eyes First' Windows games could do for eye tracking what Solitaire did for the PC's mouse

Microsoft Research has made available four 'Eyes First' games for Windows 10, simple games designed to show off how eye tracking can be used for both fun and accessibility.

Microsoft floats the concept of a dedicated Office key in a closed survey

Such a move would go beyond controlling the operating system to encouraging use of Office applications, which typically require a subscription.

ExpressVPN 2019 review: Great service, but why so secretive?

ExpressVPN has everything you need including great speeds, a good app, a large number of locations and servers, but the leadership is still anonymous.

Garmin 66W dash cam review: Same small form factor, much improved video

The Garmin Dash Cam 66W packs great features, including phone connectivity, into a very small profile, but it runs a bit on the hot side.

Akaso Trace 1 Dash Cam review: Nice features, nice front and interior video

The Akaso Trace 1 Dash Cam produces very good video, especially the infrared interior captures, plus excellent battery run time, for an affordable price.

Garmin Dash Cam Mini review: Tiny and easy, with surprisingly good video

The super-svelte Garmin Dash Cam mini could be just the unobtrusive camera you seek. However, it lacks GPS, and the super-capacitor lasts only a second or two.

Netgear Nighthawk XR700 review: Overkill

The Netgear Nighthawk XR700 is incredibly expensive for a niche consumer product - but it’s comprehensive, powerful and specialised enough to stand out.

The PCI Express 6.0 specification is announced and due to arrive in 2021, with products to follow

Though AMD recently announced the first PCIe 4.0 chipset, the PCI SIG has announced PCI Express 6.0, which will arrive in two years.

PowerPoint's Presenter Coach will flag your filthy language and other gaffes

Microsoft's June updates to its Office 365 suite include Presenter Coach, an AI-driven tool that monitors your practice presentations and offers suggestions, such as not to swear.

Google's RCS Chat for Android is the messaging service we should have gotten 5 years ago

Google claims that it is finally serious about brining RCS Chat to all Android phones, but I'll believe it when I see it.

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