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Sam Kieldsen

Having been covering consumer tech since phones were dumb and TVs weren’t flat, few things in the gadget world still have the power to surprise Sam – which is why he loves writing about those few things that do. A Londoner transplanted to New York, and now returned to the English coast, he’s a photographer and loving what drones have brought to the hobby.

Reviews

Klipsch The Three with Google Assistant Smart Speaker Review

Sporting a striking retro-futurist design and stripped-back controls, this Klipsch mid-range wireless speaker is remarkably easy to live with.

Posted in: Lifestyle Smart Homes & IoT Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth

Reviews

Panasonic SC-GA10 Smart Speaker Review

There’s certainly no shortage of smart speakers to choose from – so is Panasonic's effort, the Google Assistant-based SC-GA10, worth its sizeable asking price? Let’s find out.

Posted in: Lifestyle Integration Technology Smart Homes & IoT Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth

News

LG SERVES UP SIX SOUNDBARS FOR 2019

LG has announced that it’ll bring no fewer than six new soundbars to the Australian market this year.

Posted in: Home Theatre Lifestyle

News

LG G8 THINQ HANDSET COULD BE THE ULTIMATE AUDIOPHILE’S SMARTPHONE

LG’s upcoming G8 ThinQ smartphone is shaping up to be the ultimate handset for audiophiles, with the company this week revealing a truckload of intriguing sonic-related features – including a vibrating OLED screen.

Posted in: Lifestyle Technology

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WISA-COMPATIBLE TVS REMOVE THE NEED FOR WIRES OR AN AV RECEIVER

Imagine an eight-channel surround sound system supporting 24-bit/96kHz digital audio quality, all without speaker cables or an AV receiver all pieced together with products from several different brands.

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual Technology

Feature

CES 2019: The Show’s Best TVS, Projectors and Monitors

In no particular order, here are the screens that caused a scene at the consumer tech’s biggest show, CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

Posted in: GadgetNET Visual

Feature

CES 2019: The Show’s Best Speakers, Turntables, Headphones and Hi-FI Gear

We take a look at the sonic products that shone at the world’s biggest tech show, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas.

Posted in: Hi-Fi Headphones Home Theatre Lifestyle Technology

News

LG’S 2019 TELEVISION LINEUP: SHARPER, SMOOTHER AND SMARTER

Even before CES 2019 had gotten underway, LG had shown off its upcoming range of flagship televisions; and on paper, at least, there is much to admire.

Posted in: Visual Technology