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Tech Gadgets

CHOICE brings you the latest and greatest technology gadgets to make life hacking more fun than ever.

Review and compare

Personal alarm reviews We lab test and review a selection of personal alarms to help you find the best one for an emergency.

Google, Alexa and Siri smart speaker reviews We test and compare Google, Alexa and Siri smart speaker systems for your home, from first and third-party manufacturers.

Drone reviews We lab test and review a selection of drones to help you find the best for speed, agility and control, including brands from Parrot, Hubsan and DJI.

Home automation device reviews We review appliance switching modules and home automation starter kits.

Buying guides

How to buy the best personal alarm Our guide to the little gadget that could save a life in an emergency.

How to find the best smart speaker Control Spotify, listen to the news, turn on the lights and buy groceries online using your voice. It's all possible with a smart speaker.

How to buy the best drone Our guide to finding the right drone or UAV for your needs.

How to create your own smart home: the basics An introduction to the internet of things, and how you can use it to make your life easier.

Articles

Smart Plug reviews: D-Link Mini Wi-Fi and Eve Energy Two new smart plugs let you control appliances remotely and one can also monitor your energy use for saving costs.

Personal alarms that leave your data exposed CHOICE testing reveals widespread information insecurity.

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges AR updated review Hands-on with the latest version of the Star Wars augmented reality (AR) experience.

Should you buy a smart speaker? Creepy eavesdropper or household hero? CHOICE staff talk the pros and cons of smart speakers.

Security tips for your smart home How to stop cyber criminals from accessing your home network through your smart devices.

Lenovo Smart Display review Should you add a screen to your Google Home smart speaker?

How we test personal alarms We put personal alarms through our rigorous test method to find the most reliable.

Arlo Doorbell and Chime review We go hands-on with Arlo's Doorbell and Chime that work via smartphone app and tie in with Arlo's wire-free cameras.

Home automation gadgets How to create a digital dwelling you can control with a smart phone.

Weird and wonderful tech at CES 2018 There are some truly strange and special inventions at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Clever new uses for old phones, tablets and more You don't have to dump your older devices once you get a shiny new replacement. Repurpose them.

Accessibility and technology We look at the assistive technology that's already built into computers and mobile devices.

TrackR Bravo review The GPS-like Bluetooth tracking device whose success depends on success.

Ctec Smart Light Switch review How you can start your fully wired home automation journey with a single switch.

B.One Hub home automation controller review Single-app control for all smart home devices.

Geoclense Home Harmonizer review Does this device help you feel less physically and emotionally drained, or does it just drain your bank account?

Drones and Australian law Are you allowed to spy on your neighbour? Know the rules around recreational drones.

How we test drones We don't want to drone on, but our flying skills are expert after this test...

How we test home automation Making your home smarter

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The tech gadgets team

The world is full of brilliant people coming up with solutions to help make our lives easier, better, or simply more fun. The CHOICE tech experts know who these people are, what they're working on, and how to convince them to lend us the latest prototypes to try out in the CHOICE labs. Once we've had our fun, we pass the verdict on to you.