Reckoner Australia

This year’s PAX Rising offering was Australia’s largest ever with over 100 titles to sample and enjoy. Some of them like the PlayStation featured “Fishbowl” you may have heard of before, whilst many are unknowns, being showcased for the first time. It was almost impossible to play them all, but I certainly did my best breaking my sessions up to cover them all over the three days. I think the thing that surprised me the most was how much variety there was amongst them.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have been making waves in the audio world. Known for their industry-leading noise cancellation and superior sound quality, they promise to be a top choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Having upgraded from the XM4s, the improvements in the XM5s are immediately noticeable. The sound quality is unparalleled, and the noise cancellation is truly industry-leading. The comfort level is high, although wearing them for extended periods can cause some discomfort.

Apple has unveiled the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards, recognizing 14 apps and games that have provided users with meaningful experiences and inspired cultural change. The winners were chosen by Apple’s App Store Editorial team for their exceptional technical innovation, user experience, and design.

In a remarkable shift from past hostility, Uber is now incorporating taxis into its platform in Melbourne and other Victorian locations, signalling a significant evolution in Australia’s transportation landscape. This move marks a departure from Uber’s 2014 Australian debut, which sparked protests and strikes from taxi drivers.

Google will begin deleting inactive Google accounts and all their contents, including Gmail messages, Photos, Calendar appointments, Contacts records, YouTube videos, and Drive documents starting December 1. The move is aimed at reducing the risk of compromised accounts that rely on old or re-used passwords and lack two-factor authentication. If an account hasn’t been used or signed into for at least two years, Google may delete the account and its contents.

Google is moving ahead with its plans to limit ad-blocking extensions in its Chrome browser, despite outcry from users and developers. The company originally announced the plans for the new “Manifest V3” extension format a year ago, but paused the rollout due to concerns about the impact it would have on popular extensions. The plan is now set to be implemented in June 2024. The new format will see the current format, Manifest V2, phased out.

Looking for some geeky gift ideas? Here a quick list of some of the best to satisfy the most picky of nerds. Ticket to Ride is a popular board game that was first released in 2004. It’s set in the early 1900s and players must collect and play cards in order to claim train routes on a map of North America. The objective of the game is to score the most points by building the longest and most valuable train routes.

I have to admit, “Philips” was a brand I didn’t previously think of when it came to TVs, let alone OLEDs. That’s all changed though with the Australian release of their OLED935 series. The lineup combines the beauty of an LG Display OLED panel, the high quality sound of Bowers & Wilkins with an integrated sound bar and the immersive experience of Philips’ Hue lighting system integrated into the back of the TV’s display.

Among the inventions and innovations that are shaping the 21st century, electronics and data are at the forefront of discoveries, making our lives easier and manageable. Alongside, another type of technology is slowly shaping the transportation sector. In less than a decade, electric scooter technology has evolved, undergoing exciting enhancements which have actively changed the perception of the people regarding mobility and the way they will benefit from it as they move about in the cities.

Who said microSD cards aren’t sexy? Samsung’s new PRO Endurance range will be sure to have dashcam and security camera owners hot under the collar due to their touted 16 year lifespan of continuous recording. Samsung claim the new cards last up to 33 times longer than your typical microSD and can perform constant read/writes making it perfect for camera operators and  home automation enthusiasts.