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Tech gadgets

Tech Gadgets

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

Review and compare

Smart video doorbell reviews We review the latest smart video doorbells, including models from Ring, Arlo, Brilliant and Kogan. Find out which have the best sound quality, video and app performance and more.

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

Smart display reviews We test and compare smart displays using Google and Alexa voice-activated displays for your home.

Buying guides

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.

Articles

YubiKey 5C NFC security key review Yubico’s new wireless USB-C security key provides one-touch secure logins for devices and services.

Google Nest Audio speaker review The latest smart speaker from Google sounds as good as it looks.

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

TCL MoveTime Family Watch review The MoveTime is a low-cost smartphone alternative for kids, a smartwatch that can help keep them safe while gradually giving them greater independence.

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.

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.

How we test smart doorbells Know who's at your front door, even when you're not at home.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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CHOICE looks at the latest and greatest developments in the world of high-tech gadgetry.

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