Infographic: The average gaming PC isn’t powerful enough for modern titles
This infographic takes a look at the average gamer’s hardware and compares it to the average system requirements of ten recently released Triple A blockbuster…
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BlackBerry’s Android smartphone spotted in the wild
Months of rumours, speculation and leaks suggest that BlackBerry is building its first Android-powered smartphone. While alleged renders of the device - codenamed "Venice" -…
Optus revamps prepaid mobile broadband with rolling data
Optus today announced a suite of new prepaid mobile broadband plans designed for dongles, portable modems and SIM-enabled tablets. Notably, Optus My Prepaid Mobile Broadband…
LG’s made a weird roll-up Bluetooth keyboard
LG will showcase a roll-up Bluetooth keyboard as part of its exhibition at the IFA technology convention in Berlin. Dubbed Rolly, the portable keyboard folds…
CyberShack Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015
Laser PC-CJ12000 Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter Laser's PC-CJ12000 Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter is a portable battery capable of recharging anything…
Apple announcing new iPhones on September 9
Apple has sent out invitations to a September 9 event in San Francisco where it will presumably announce the next generation of iPhones. Locally, the…
Australian Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 – Design driven
The Note 5's battery typically lasted me the entire day, leaving me with a reasonable buffer of 30%. On one occasion the phone went flat…
Microsoft’s new Lumia smartphones revealed in leaked images
Renown leaker Evan Blass has shared images of what appear to be Microsoft's next flagship smartphones: the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Both devices…
Windows 10 has been installed on 75 million devices in less than a month
Over 75 million devices are already running Windows 10, Microsoft Corporate Vice President Yusuf Mehdi revealed overnight. Windows 10 was released to the public on…
Australia’s three strike anti-piracy scheme delayed
Australia's three strikes approach to combatting piracy has been delayed due to disagreements between rights holders and internet service providers (ISPs) according to a report…
Fetch TV is the first casualty of TPG’s iiNet acquisition
iiNet and its subsidiary internet service providers (ISPs) have all ceased reselling Fetch TV following TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of the company. Fetch TV is…
Is HTC building an iClone?
Photos shared by self-proclaimed "serial tech leaker" Steve Hemmerstoffer allegedly reveal HTC's next flagship smartphone: a distinctively Apple-like device. Following falling profits and a lukewarm…
Local retailers selling LG’s Watch Urbane from September 1
LG today announced that its LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch will be available through Telstra, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman from September 1 for…
What we think we know: iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Rose Gold If you forked out AUD$14,000 on a rose gold Apple Watch, you'll be happy to know that Apple is expected to give you a…
LG’s G Pad II 10.1 is built to read, not to lead
LG yesterday announced the G Pad II 10.1 - a new mid-to-high-end Android powered tablet - ahead of its official unveiling at the IFA tech…
Game Review: Until Dawn – A Night to Remember
The idea that everyone can die adds to the Until Dawn's already tense atmosphere. I didn't necessarily find the game scary, but it's definitely unnerving.…
Multi-technology mix NBN could now cost over AUD$50 billion
The company formerly known as NBN Co today announced that it now estimates that Australia's National Broadband Network will now cost between AUD$46 billion and…
Samsung is letting American iPhone users try a Galaxy smartphone for just one dollar
Samsung is letting American iPhone users "test drive" its latest Galaxy-branded smartphones for just one U.S. dollar. Dubbed the "Ultimate Test Drive", iPhone owners eager…
Apple launches replacement program for blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras
Apple has launched a replacement program to address a camera issue affecting a "small percentage" of iPhone 6 Plus units. The company says that a…
Australian Review: Motorola Moto G (2015) – Budget gets better
The new Moto G isn't the prettiest device in the world, but it's not a bad looking device by any means. If you're being picky,…
GST to apply to all online purchases from July 2017
All online purchases imported into Australia will be subject to the 10% GST from July 2017. State and territory treasurers today agreed to abolish the…
Federal Court approves TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Federal Court of Australia today approved TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. TPG will take ownership of iiNet at the close of trading on…
Microsoft to unveil Surface Pro 4, new flagship smartphones and new wearable in October
Microsoft is planning a "massive hardware launch" in October where it will unveil the Surface Pro 4, the Band 2, and two new Lumia smartphones,…
Android Wear takes a cue from Apple Watch with interactive watch faces
Google today announced the availability of the first interactive watch faces for its Android Wear smartwatch platform. "Now, with just a tap, your watch face…
