A multi-award winning journalist, Alex has written about consumer technology for over 20 years. He has written and edited for virtually every Australian tech publication including Gizmodo, CNET, PC Magazine, Kotaku and more. He has also been the Editor of Gizmodo Australia, PC Mag Australia, CNET.com.au and the Tech and Telco section at Finder. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming.
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Compare retro consoles
What to consider when collecting retro games and systems
Alex Kidman
9 April 2021

Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-20 Review: A monitor for the business basics
Lenvovo’s ThinkVision T24i-20 is a business-first monitor with a rotating display and just a few key extra features.
Alex Kidman
6 April 2021

Nokia 1.4: Features | Specifications | Pricing
Nokia’s fourth-generation ultra-budget handset promises fast security updates and two-day battery life.
Alex Kidman
6 April 2021

Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Review: While you were sleeping
Google’s Nest Hub benefits from better sound and Thread compatibility, but the much-hyped sleep tracking is too erratic to be truly trustworthy.
Alex Kidman
6 April 2021

Amazon Echo Show 10 3rd Gen review: You spin me right round
The Echo Show 10 3rd Gen’s ability to spin itself around to face you is a neat trick, but Amazon hasn’t done enough to make it a must-have feature.
Alex Kidman
6 April 2021

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless Review: Affordable lightweight gaming headphones
It’s not the fanciest gaming headset around, and you’ll either love or loathe its lightweight design, but the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless certainly gets the gaming job done at moderate price point.
Alex Kidman
1 April 2021

Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb review: A brighter smart light
The Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb offers a wide colour gamut and Thread compatibility, although it’s on the pricier side for a smart light bulb.
Alex Kidman
1 April 2021

Oral-B iO9 Electric Toothbrush Review: Say hello to your new toothbrush master
Oral B’s smarter electric toothbrush provides an exceptional cleaning experience, but its price point will put it out of the reach of many.
Alex Kidman
1 April 2021

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon review: Slender business excellence
Lenovo’s latest laptop certainly lives up to its slim name, although its battery life isn’t quite as impressive as it could be.
Alex Kidman
1 April 2021

Motorola Moto e7 review: Low cost phone with balanced compromises
The Motorola Moto e7 primarily sells on the fact that it’s rather cheap, and with that comes a well-balanced set of compromises.
Alex Kidman
31 March 2021
