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Alex Kidman
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Tech Journalist, retro gaming obsessive, podcaster, YouTuber, probably too busy to be on this many social networks at once. Send coffee.
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In one corner: me

In the other corner: “The World’s Smartest Chess Board” -- or so it claims.

Is the Particula GoChess Mini worth its asking price? Find out in my full review at Pickr!

#Chess #AI #HowAboutANiceGameOfThermonuclearWarInstead
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Particula GoChess Mini review – Pickr
You might not think that chess can change, but the Particula GoChess Mini could change your mind. Is it a move in the right direction?
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December 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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It’s social media ban day — but what should we expect? I’ll be chatting the teen social media ban on ABC Radio Central Victoria with Fiona Parker around 7:10am — tune in!

#Australia #SocialMedia #ApparentlyNotABan

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ABC Central Victoria Live Audio - ABC listen
Listen live, whenever you want, wherever you are with ABC Central Victoria.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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*cues up Thin Lizzy but screams changed lyrics* THE GIRLS ARE BACK IN TOWN! GIRLS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

That's right, @amyremeikis.bsky.social is on ABC NSW + Newy Drive today @ 5.10pm to talk...

- ANNIKA WELLS!
- LABOR INTERNAL STRIFE!
- BARNABY'S BIG DAY
- ONE NATION'S BOUNCE DUE TO HOUSING FEARS!
December 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I quite liked the Oppo Find X9 when I reviewed it, but at $500 more, the Oppo Find X9 Pro has its work cut out trying to impress me. Find out how where it impressed me (and where it didn’t) in my full Oppo Find X9 Pro Review!

#Oppo #FindX9Pro

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Oppo Find X9 Pro Review: Serious Photographic Power - Alex Reviews Tech
The Oppo Find X9 Pro is an excellent flagship phone, but it’s best suited to a very specific subset of photography enthusiasts.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Morning has broken: Abort, Retry, Fail?
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Only a fool would go out running in this heat to test headphones. Once again, I am that fool, testing out the OPPO Enco X3s headphones over a 5km run:

#Headphones #OPPO #Running

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Quick 5km run test: OPPO Enco X3s Headphones
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December 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Bubble Bobble: Greatest game ever. That's just the facts, no point in denying it. Does Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons live up to its predecessor? Here's my full review:

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Review: Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons (PC) – Digitally Downloaded
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December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Bubble Bobble: Greatest game ever. That's just the facts, no point in denying it. Does Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons live up to its predecessor? Here's my full review:

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Review: Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons (PC) – Digitally Downloaded
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December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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It’s fresh review time, as I test out the super-affordable Motorola Moto g06 in both written and video review form!
#Motorola #Motog06 #BudgetPhones #Android

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Fresh Review: Motorola Moto g06
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December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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It’s fresh review time, as I test out the super-affordable Motorola Moto g06 in both written and video review form!
#Motorola #Motog06 #BudgetPhones #Android

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Fresh Review: Motorola Moto g06
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December 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Happy Whamageddon season to all of those of us who observe this most holy time of year. Stay away from me, Whamicide bombers -- I feel like this year is my survival year!
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It’s the unboxing the Internet didn’t know it wanted.
Or maybe it didn’t.
Join me as I unbox the unlikely duo of the Analogue 3D and Prince’s Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition!
#Analogue3D #Prince #Retrogaming #Music #Nintendo #Nintendo64

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Analogue 3D AND Prince Around The World In A Day 40th Anniversary Edition Unboxing
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November 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I really like the Kobo Libra Colour for its flexibility, battery life and Libby/OverDrive integration… but I’m still not sure whether I really need colour in an ebook reader. Here’s my full review!

#Kobo #KoboLibraColour #eBooks

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Kobo Libra Colour Review: A Great E-Reader (But Do You Need Colour, Really?) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Kobo Libra Colour is a great, responsive e-reader with colour support, though I’m still not 100% convinced I need colour specifically.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!

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Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum Review: Powerful (for a bit) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum cleans well, but its battery power is mediocre, and its AI implementation is sketchy.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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It’s got a little bit of AI… and a little bit of GLaDOS to my eye. But can a vacuum cleaner really suck so well that it’s worth letting it suck $1,699 out of your wallet? I put the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum through its paces to find out!

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Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum Review: Powerful (for a bit) - Alex Reviews Tech
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Stick Vacuum cleans well, but its battery power is mediocre, and its AI implementation is sketchy.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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If #Apple ever gets into the electric razor market… well, somebody got there first, with the MOST Apple-looking devices I think I’ve ever seen (that weren’t designed in Cupertino) : The Laifen P3 Pro and T1 Pro Electric Razors

#ElectricRazor #Shaving

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Laifen P3 Pro / Laifen T1 Pro Review: What if Apple made electric razors? - Alex Reviews Tech
The Laifen P3 Pro and Laifen T1 Pro's design inspiration couldn't be more obvious, though one of them left me wanting.
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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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Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech
Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?
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November 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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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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Of course there's an Atari Beer Glass now. Why wouldn't there be? - Alex Reviews Tech
Atari's latest merchandising effort is... well, you read the headline. It's an Atari Beer Glass, because... why, exactly?
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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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000 Calls and Samsung, Apple and Huawei Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung, Apple and Huawei phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
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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.
Google set to fix scourge of misinformation searches – Pickr
The power of investigative journalism manages a win, with Google rolling out fixes for the misinformation plaguing its systems over the past weeks.
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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.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 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.
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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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000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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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000 Calls and Samsung Phones: What’s going on? - Alex Reviews Tech
Why are certain Samsung phones unable to make 000 emergency calls in Australia -- and what should you do about it?
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November 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM