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Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech

November 21, 2025 at 3:54 AM

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Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.

Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.

#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer

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Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?

Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech

November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Alex Kidman

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Atari: Once it was THE name in console gaming.

Now… it’s a beer glass. Because, sigh, of course it is.

#Atari #Retrogaming #Beer

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Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?

000 Calls and Samsung, Apple and Huawei Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech

November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM

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iPhone users who thought they'd dodged the 000 emergency calling issue might need to think again, as Vodafone's now issued advice that shows a number of iPhones may also have problems:

#iPhone #Apple #Australia #Emergency

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Why are certain Samsung, Apple and Huawei phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?

Google set to fix scourge of misinformation searches – Pickr

November 20, 2025 at 5:32 AM

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Well, I *was* going to update my article about 000 phone problems in Australia given Vodafone updated its list with a selection of older iPhones (and some Huawei models)... but Vodafone's site has now gone offline....

November 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM

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Last week, I wrote a piece about Aussie sites breaking Google with misinformation, something I've continued to track. Out of 142 URLs, 66 were used for misinformation.

In the interest of helping, I provided Google my resources. This week, it's rolling out fixes.

Score one for journalism.

The power of investigative journalism manages a win, with Google rolling out fixes for the misinformation plaguing its systems over the past weeks.

www.pickr.com.au

November 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!

#DJI #microphone

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DJI Mic 3 Review: Smaller, lighter, better - Alex Reviews Tech

The DJI Mic 3 is smaller, offers superior audio, noise cancellation and automatic gain features -- and some drawbacks to be aware of.

DJI Mic 3 Review: Smaller, lighter, better - Alex Reviews Tech

November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM

Alex Kidman

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Fresh review time (with the longest ethical disclaimer I’ve EVER written) as I test out the DJI Mic 3!

#DJI #microphone

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The DJI Mic 3 is smaller, offers superior audio, noise cancellation and automatic gain features -- and some drawbacks to be aware of.

000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech

November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM

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I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.

#Samsung #Australia #000

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Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?

000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech

November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Alex Kidman

@alexkidman.bsky.social

I’ve been seeing some confusion (and some misinformation) around the Samsung Phones/000 Emergency calls issue in Australia, so I wrote up a quick explainer (plus video) covering what you need to know. Hopefully it helps someone.

#Samsung #Australia #000

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Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?

ABC Adelaide Live Audio - ABC listen

November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!

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Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Adelaide.

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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM

Alex Kidman

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I’ll be talking call screening technology on ABC Radio Adelaide around 3:05pm ACDT — tune in!

www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...

ABC Adelaide Live Audio - ABC listen

Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Adelaide.

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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM

Alex Kidman

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Today I am… answering the questions that nearly nobody was asking. Like, for example: Can you use an Apple MagSafe Wallet with a Google Pixel 10 phone?

#Apple #Google #iPhone #Pixel10 #MagSafe

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Can you use an Apple MagSafe Wallet with a Google Pixel 10 phone? [Video] - Alex Reviews Tech

Just in case you ever wondered if an Apple MagSafe Wallet would work with a Google Pixel 10. What's that... you never did? Well, I did.

Fresh Review: Apple Watch Series 11

November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM

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Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!

#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch

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Fresh Review: Apple Watch Series 11

November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Alex Kidman

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Apple often hypes its products as “revolutionary”, but often they’re far more evolutionary. The Apple Watch Series 11 is a good example of this approach. Here’s my full review!

#Apple #AppleWatch #Smartwatch

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Fresh review: Oppo Find X9

November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!

#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android

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Fresh review: Oppo Find X9

November 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM

Alex Kidman

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The Oppo Find X9 isn’t Oppo’s most premium flagship phone for the year — but it’s much cheaper than the Find X9 Pro while still being genuinely good. Find out why in my full Oppo Find X9 Review!

#Oppo #FindX9 #Smartphones #Android

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Steam Machine, Steam Frame & Steam Controller: My quick thoughts

November 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM

Alex Kidman

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Quick update on my Steam Machine piece, as I’ve gotten clarification from Valve around Australian availability of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Deck!
(Spoiler: the news is quite good)
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine

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Steam Machine, Steam Frame & Steam Controller: My quick thoughts

November 12, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Alex Kidman

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My quick thoughts on the new Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller devices announced by Valve overnight. I’m definitely keen… but I also have some reservations.
#Steam #Valve #SteamMachine #SteamFrame #SteamMachine #WhereExactlyIsHalfLife3Anyway

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Fresh Review: Namco Legendary Pack for Atari 50

November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Alex Kidman

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How well are Pac-Man (and other Namco classic games) represented in the Namco Legendary Pack DLC for Atari 50 — and have I finally cured myself of Pac-Man fever in the meantime? Find out in my video and written reviews!

#retrogaming #atari #namco #pacman

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Year of Linux on the Desktop Part 2: Mac It So - Alex Reviews Tech

November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Alex Kidman

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Updated my MacBook Pro/Linux article.

With a cat photo.

Why? Because one of my most EXCELLENT supporters asked me to, and if I don't serve my readers, what's the point?

#Linux #Apple #MacBookPro #Cats

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Can Linux revive the working status of a decade-old MacBook Pro? I dived in to find out if I could make the most of an ageing laptop.

Apple’s iPhone Pocket: Five reasons not to buy one - Alex Reviews Tech

November 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM

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Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes the way we live.

This is not one of those times. Here’s five reasons why you shouldn’t buy an iPhone Pocket.

#Apple #iPhonePocket #iPhone #WTAF
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Apple makes some truly wonderful devices. And now, also, a sock... sorry, the "iPhone Pocket". Here's why you shouldn't buy one.

Apple’s iPhone Pocket: Five reasons not to buy one - Alex Reviews Tech

November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Alex Kidman

@alexkidman.bsky.social

Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes the way we live.

This is not one of those times. Here’s five reasons why you shouldn’t buy an iPhone Pocket.

#Apple #iPhonePocket #iPhone #WTAF
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Apple makes some truly wonderful devices. And now, also, a sock... sorry, the "iPhone Pocket". Here's why you shouldn't buy one.

Victorian Statewide Drive with Prue Bentley - ABC listen

November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Alex Kidman

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I’ll be talking tech with Prue Bentley on ABC Radio Victoria Statewide around 5:45 — tune in!

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With newsbreaking radio and innovative programming, we explore the richness, diversity and culture of regional living.

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November 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM

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Can I breathe new life into a decade-old MacBook Pro with a little bit of open source love? There was only one way to find out…

#Linux #Apple #MacBookPro #OpenSource

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Year of Linux on the Desktop Part 2: Mac it so