Software
Google is giving kids access to its Gemini AI
At a time that the Australian Government is banning social media for kids under 16, Google is about to give kids access to its Gemini AI platform.
Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has revolutionised the digital world. Originally known for its search engine, Google now offers a diverse range of products and services including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Maps. It's also the powerhouse behind Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. Google's mission is to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible, a goal it continues to pursue with relentless innovation.
Mobile Phones
The easiest way to remove all your personal data from an Android device before you sell it
It's essential your old phone doesn't have your personal details on it before you sell or recycle it. Here's the best and simplest way to delete it all.
Audio Visual
Samsung and Google created a new 3D audio standard to rival Dolby Atmos, and it's launching this year
Eclipsa Audio will launch on Samsung's 2025 TVs and soundbars, though only YouTube will support the standard at first.
Technology
Google's destruction of its core product continues with AI overviews launching in Australia
Just switch to DuckDuckGo already.
Guides
De-Googling my life #4: Chromecast alternatives
Google has already announced its intentions to kill off the Chromecast, so it's time to find a suitable replacement.
Opinion
The demise of USA Today's Reviewed is a tragedy
It's hard for product review sites right now, but we need to ask ourselves why that is.
Guides
De-Googling my life #3: Finding better website analytics
GA4 is a terrible platform, but there are so many good alternatives out there you should really just switch today.
Guides
De-Googling my life #2: getting Google out of my phone
While moving away from Google search may be a fairly painless process, trying to remove Google from your smartphone is extremely difficult (but not impossible).
Technology
Google busted for trying to strong-arm positive reviews
Requiring positive coverage for a review is just wrong
Mobile Phones
Google will make you subscribe to use the Pixel 9's new features
Somehow, against all odds, Google seems to be making its hardware worse as well.
Best Guides
Combine work and pleasure with the best dual-SIM phones in Australia
Whether you need a second line for work or are travelling internationally, a dual-SIM phone is a useful way to have two numbers in a single phone.
Best Guides
De-Googling my life: Is there a better search engine?
Can you move away from Google search? Absolutely! And it's not as bad as you think it might be.
