Google recently released its own home voice assistant, the aptly named Google Home. It can do all kinds of interesting things, but some of its features may not work well if your home or work addresses aren't properly set up to begin with.

Dear Lifehacker, I saw a bunch of media reports claiming Amazon would be opening its online store in Australia today. All I can see is Kindles and ebooks! What gives? If this is the extent of their local offerings I'm going to be pissed!

Shopping for gifts this holiday season doesn't have to be a harrowing experience for you or your wallet. We've saved you the trouble and rounded up six gadget deals suitable for anyone on your list, whether you know a stylish weekend warrior or a bonafide Star Wars nerd — and you can take an extra 20% off their sale price when you plug in the CYBER20 coupon code at checkout.

Though some lifestyle gurus may claim to subsist on "chemical free" food, such a thing does not exist. Like the entire world around us, food is made up of complex chemical systems, and those systems can be manipulated to make olive oil powders, cocktail spheres, or cheese sauce from any cheese, even the ones that don't melt so well. If you know someone who views their kitchen as a laboratory, these gifts are for them.

If you've just put down hundreds of dollars in exchange for a polished new gadget, than you want that money to go as far as possible - which means making sure that your device of choice enjoys a long and healthy existence before it heads off for recycling many years down the line.

It's time to start focusing on holiday shopping. Fortunately, you won't have to break the bank this year since we've rounded up five great gadget gifts that are all going for under $30 AUD. Plus, you can even take an extra 15 percent off when you plug in the code GIFTSHOP15 at checkout.

You are probably surrounded by more computers than you know what to do with, whether it's the phone in your pocket, the old clunker at home, or the sleek little ultraportable you got from work. And while they are more than enough for everyday tasks, when it comes to real graphics prowess, I'm talking about serious gaming, 3D design, or photo/video editing, most systems don't have the guts -- or the space to accommodate the kind of silicon you'd need to push pixels around.

Hump day (AKA Wednesday) is arguably the most boring day of the week. So why not liven things up by grabbing one of these nifty online bargains? Deals that caught our eye this week include: eBay's Very Good tech sale with gadgets galore, Australian Humble Bundle and some great travel deals

In the days before Google, a tiny, cryptic ad in the back of a magazine had a lot of potential. The seller might not be able to fully describe their product, but if the product wasn't very good, that may be a plus for them. Here are some bait-and-switch ads from the 1950s and beyond, and what you'd get if you sent in for them.

After being made available to developers back in March, and then more broadly through a public beta in May, the eighth major release of the Android operating system finally arrives today with Google revealing that the mysterious "O" actually stands for Oreo: A sandwich cookie suffering from a terrible identity crisis over the past few years.

Every few months, there's another tragic news story about a fatal house fire, car accident or freak electrocution caused by an everyday gadget. Usually the victim was doing something stupid - but that doesn't mean it can't happen to you too. Thankfully, you can dramatically decrease the odds of death and injury by following these eight simple rules.

Looking to get the most out of your next holiday or business trip? Here are a few gadget tips that will help make your your time away more enjoyable and productive.

After much anticipation, a package rocked up at the office this week. We get a lot of packages coming through the doors, especially when you share space with fashion journalists, video game experts and tech reviewers.

But this package was special. It was a mouse, not that I needed another. But it was new and that was enough to be exciting.

A huge electrical storm is currently raging across Sydney and other parts of NSW. If you're in the thick of it, here are some tips to ensure you and your valuable electronics survive unscathed.

Power strip are a large, awkward, and difficult if you need to use your gadgets while you charge them. The PowerCube ditches the bulk, and gives you plenty of outlets in a compact package, making it easy to plug in your devices while you use them around the house. Here's why I love it, and why I think you will, too.

Ever been tempted to buy the latest shiny thing just because it has more features than its competitor? We call this "checkbox syndrome". It involves jumping at a new product just because it's an "upgrade", not because it's better. Before you fall for a list of tech specs designed to impress an audience during a big flashy announcement, stop and think about whether it's really an upgrade for you.

Not every cool gift idea fits into a neat little category. In fact, some of the best stuff doesn't. That's why we have a special guide just for the awesome gadgets we fancied throughout the year. Here is some of the most awesome stuff we like.

A good mechanical keyboard can be fun for work or play, but finding one that delivers everywhere you need it to can be a bit of a challenge. Das Keyboard's newly launched Prime 13 is a well-built stunner, and ticks off a lot of the personal boxes I look for in a mechanical that can pull double duty.

When you travel internationally, you should always throw a plug adaptor into your bag. This graphic is a quick reference to common plug types and the countries in which they're used. This way you'll know which type of adaptor to pack for your trip.