Alex Kidman

Alex Kidman writes for Lifehacker, Kotaku and Gizmodo as a freelance technology writer. He was also Gizmodo Australia’s editor from 2011-2012. Kidman has been a technology editor and reporter for more than 20 years, writing for publications such as Finder, ZDNet, CNET, PC Magazine, the ABC, MacWorld and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a frequent contributor on radio ABC Radio and co-hosts a technology podcast, Vertical Hold: Behind The Tech News. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming. He’s also got a couple of eBooks under his belt, Fifty Two and Sharksplosion. You can find out more about him on his personal website.
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  • How To Connect Wireless Headphones To Your TV

    How To Connect Wireless Headphones To Your TV

    Alex Kidman

    Whether you’re being polite to your fellow residents by watching movies with headphones late at night, or you simply want to block out exterior noise, it’s easy to hook up a set of wireless headphones to your TV for uninterrupted entertainment. While there’s a lot of appeal to hooking up a beefy sound system or…

  • Oppo Find X2: Australian Hands-On Review

    Oppo Find X2: Australian Hands-On Review

    Alex Kidman

    Oppo’s pushing both the high-end specifications and its reputation for more affordable price points with the Oppo Find X2, and we’ve already had the opportunity (or is it oppo-rtunity?) for some hands-on evaluation time.

  • Swinburne Uni Makes Bendy Concrete From Waste

    Swinburne Uni Makes Bendy Concrete From Waste

    Alex Kidman

    Concrete is, quite literally, the foundation of our society. Now scientists at Swinburne University in Melbourne have developed a new type of “bendable” concrete that could better withstand earthquakes. What makes this even sweeter is that it’s made out of industrial waste.