Ray Shaw

3 days ago | cybershack.com.au | Ray Shaw

CMF Phone 2 Pro by Nothing stands out in a sea of bland glass slabs because of its features, value, and quirky design. CMF stands for Colour, Materials and Finish, and the UK-based designers at Nothing take that mantra very seriously. It is a sub-brand aimed at the mid-market. We first saw the Nothing in July 2024 with its Phone 2a (let’s not confuse this with the CMF sub-brand) and were impressed by its innovative Glyph lights and value with AMOLED screen and MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro SoC.

3 days ago | cybershack.com.au | Ray Shaw

The truth about the solar battery con is that it affects less than 10% of Australian households. Australia’s 4m solar panel installations may not be battery-ready, with many requiring expensive retrofits or simply not being able to afford them. Please consider that CyberShack has significant expertise in rooftop solar, includingA three-part series that follows the path from the desire to have solar (Part 1) to the investigation into solar (Part 2) and the result (Part 3).

4 days ago | cybershack.com.au | Ray Shaw

The eufy FamiLock S3 Max Video Smart Lock is a multi-access palm, pin, or key-unlock deadbolt with a 2K camera, interior viewing screen, and smart home integration. This is not your ordinary review because, like most readers, we needed a carpenter or locksmith to come and fit it first. Remember, it is a deadbolt, so it’s a perfect retrofit to an existing door with a standard mortice handle lock. To be clear, it is for added convenience and security. You leave your existing lock in place.

1 week ago | cybershack.com.au | Ray Shaw

The 2025 global smartphone demand predictions have been slashed to 0.6% growth, down from 6% in 2024. It is especially impacting Apple as its Chinese market erodes and the threat of US tariffs hits home. What is worse, IDC predicts that there will be no recovery even by 2029. The iPhone goose that laid the golden egg has flown the coop.

1 week ago | cybershack.com.au | Ray Shaw

The Google Pixel 9a is the entry-level 9-series model, and while it shares many hardware similarities, it’s a very different device. Let’s start with Google Pixel. Australia has embraced the brand and style, making it the #2 Android phone at 9% (USA 12.9% April 2025) behind Samsung at 26.4%. OPPO is #3 (2.13%) and Motorola is #4 (1.38%). Of course, 55% chose not to escape from Apple’s walled garden. Why? We follow the market, but we can’t be definitive.