Pet tech
Feeders, trackers, cameras and fountains. We cover devices, not consumables — a gadget earns a place here only if it changes something measurable about how an animal is cared for.
Comparison guides
Cat Fountains vs Gravity Water Dispensers
One needs power, cleaning and filters. The other needs nothing and survives a blackout. Which suits your animal, and the honest case for and against moving water.
Test Bench Team · updated 9 Oct 2026
Best Pet Nail Grinders in Australia (2026)
Nail grinders sell on speed. What decides whether yours gets used fifty times is noise. Four grinders compared on speed range, guard design and the complaints that recur.
Test Bench Team · updated 9 Oct 2026
Automatic Feeders That Actually Handle Wet Food
Most automatic feeder advice assumes dry kibble. These are the sealed-compartment, ice-pack designs built for wet food, with an honest account of how long the cooling really lasts.
Test Bench Team · updated 8 Oct 2026
Ceramic vs. Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountains: Does Material Matter
Ceramic vs. stainless-steel/plastic cat water fountains - what actually changes with material, including chin-acne and cleaning considerations, using real Amazon AU listings.
Test Bench Team · updated 27 Sep 2026
Best Pet Camera Without a Treat Dispenser in Australia
Not every pet owner wants a treat-tossing mechanism. The Furbo Mini is a camera-and-audio-only check-in option at the lowest price in our comparison.
Test Bench Team · updated 18 Sep 2026
Pet Cameras With a Treat Dispenser: Furbo 360 vs Skymee Compared
Both the Furbo 360 and the Skymee dispense treats remotely, but they solve different problems - a 360-degree AI camera versus a combined feeder and camera.
Test Bench Team · updated 18 Sep 2026
Automatic Cat Feeders With a Camera (AU, 2026)
Automatic cat feeders that include a built-in camera, so you can see and hear your cat at feeding time - not just dispense food on a timer.
Test Bench Team · updated 18 Sep 2026
Do You Need a Pet Camera or a Feeder-Camera Combo?
Before buying a pet camera, work out whether you actually need scheduled automatic feeding built in, or just monitoring and treats - using three real devices as examples.
Test Bench Team · updated 18 Sep 2026
Automatic Pet Feeders Without WiFi or an App
Automatic pet feeders that work without WiFi or a phone app - simpler, cheaper options for anyone who doesn't want to manage a connected device.
Test Bench Team · updated 18 Sep 2026
