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 Enclosures for Small Australian Balconies
Catio advice is written for backyards. These are the free-standing, non-permanent enclosures that work on a rental balcony, plus the balustrade and heat risks nobody mentions.
Test Bench Team · updated 10 Jul 2026
Automatic Ball Launchers: Indoor vs Outdoor
Indoor and backyard ball launchers have opposite requirements on distance, noise and ball size. Four launchers compared, including why minimum throw distance matters more than maximum.
Test Bench Team · updated 10 Jun 2026
Microchip Pet Doors vs Collar-Activated Flaps
Three different technologies get sold as one category. What microchip readers, collar magnets and plain flaps each actually solve, and when the cheapest option is the right one.
Test Bench Team · updated 10 Apr 2026
Best Interactive Cat Toys in Australia (2026)
Automatic cat toys fail when the motion becomes predictable and the cat stops caring. Four toys compared on motion randomness, floor surface, noise and the small-parts complaints that matter.
Test Bench Team · updated 10 Feb 2026
