Netflix has new settings to save data when streaming over 4G
Netflix has introduced new quality settings in its mobile apps for both iOS and Android to allow subscribers to get more "bang for buck" when…
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Samsung improves its portable SSDs with drop-proofing, lower prices, and higher capacities
Samsung's T3 portable solid state drive (SSD) is now available through Australian retailers starting at AUD$199 for a 256GB model. The T3 portable SSD is…
Australian Review: LIFX Color 1000 – The future is bright
As a whole, smart home appliances are still a little niche. While the functionality they provide is useful, they're not always compelling due to a…
Garmin’s latest fitness tracker is an analogue watch
Garmin overnight unveiled the Vivomove, a new fitness tracker modelled after an analogue wristwatch, complete with mechanical hands for telling the time. The Vivomove may…
Panasonic offers up HDR and odd sizes with 2016 TV range
Panasonic's 2016 TV range is slowly filtering its way into Australian stores, with high dynamic range (HDR) support taking the limelight when it comes to…
Kogan has already resurrected Dick Smith Online
Australian e-tailer Kogan has wasted no time in getting Dick Smith's online store back up and running, taking its revamped store live today. Kogan announce…
Australian Review: Roccat Renga gaming headset – Too good to be true
The headphones sound decent, with acceptable (albeit light) bass response, but are a little muted in the treble range. Tracks like Alibi by Banks show…
Life on Mars (on Earth)
Even though the first manned Mars mission might still be a while off, Dr Clarke thinks science fiction video games, books and movies - such…
Sony’s 4K Xperia Z5 Premium phablet now available on plans through Optus
Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium - the world's first "4K smartphone" - is now available on a 24 month contract through Optus, with plans starting at…
Australian Review: HTC 10 – Excellence or epitaph?
The HTC 10 is a great phone, it really is. The problem is, it's just not overly interesting. It's probably the device HTC should have…
Budget, built-for-business Lumia 650 hits Aussie retailers from May 23
The Microsoft Lumia 650 - a low-end aluminium-clad Windows 10 smartphone - will make it way to Australia starting from May 23, at an asking…
Vodafone personalises prepaid with customisable MyMix recharges
As of today, Vodafone customers are able to design their own prepaid recharges, selecting inclusions around their personal usage. Dubbed MyMix Prepaid, the plans let…
6 video games to look out for in May
Whether you're a fan of action, adventure, or turn-based strategy, May is set to be a blockbuster month of video game releases with something for…
Optus’ data free music streaming is a good idea, until you think about it
From today, Optus prepaid customers will be able to stream music without it counting against their data quota. At first look this seems like a great…
This week on CyberShack TV: 30/04/16
Looking for more information about the stories on today's CyberShack TV? Here's where you'll find it! Fitbit Fitbit Alta review Samsung Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge…
Australian Review: Alcatel Go Play – Turtle
The Go Play's camera is fine if you're just hoping to Instagram pictures of your breakfast, but it really struggles whenever motion is involved. Taking…
Australian Review: Fitbit Alta – A very wearable wearable
Of late, Fitbit's family of trackers have all taken a function over form approach. While this makes sense to a certain degree, it resulted in…
Spotify and Google Play Music unmetered for Optus prepaid customers from May 2
Optus prepaid customers will be able to stream music through services including Spotify and Google Play Music without eating into their data allowance from May…
Kogan Mobile switching on 4G by June
Budget telco Kogan Mobile will give both new and existing 4G access by June with no increase in cost. Currently powered by Vodafone's 3G network,…
Panasonic brings 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-Ray player to Australia this September
Panasonic will bring its first 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) Blu-Ray player - the DMP-UB900 - to Australia this September. In addition to supporting UHD…
OPPO to bring upcoming R9 smartphone to JB Hi-Fi
Chinese manufacturer OPPO has inked a deal with JB Hi-Fi that will see its upcoming R9 smartphone sold through the national electronics retailer, along with…
Apple Pay now available to ANZ customers with an iPhone
ANZ customers with an iPhone are now able to use Apple Pa - Apple's contactless payment service - with a wide range of ANZ issued…
Nintendo’s next console will see a worldwide launch in March 2017
Nintendo has confirmed that its new console - currently codenamed the NX gaming platform - will see a worldwide release in March 2017. The company…
LG’s digital radio smartphone in stores from May 2
Compatible digital radio stations can be listened to in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. A regional rollout is scheduled to commence in 2017. The…
