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OPTUS hack 1 – what you should do (update)
OPTUS hack update 1 has some surefire ways to avoid scams, account takeover and ID Theft. We adise you to use the new Credit Savvy…
OPTUS Hack – an update
The OPTUS hack potentially afftects 9.8m Australians. Now is the time for a cool head and for you to take precautiionbbs against the hack.
Google fine of A$60m for misleading Aussies in 2017 over privacy
Before you applaud the Google fine of A$60m for misleading Aussies over privacy, remember is relates to Android 8 in 2017-18.
Woolworths/Aldi offers a 5G Telstra Network plan
Woolworths is offering a 5G Telstra network plan. Shame it costs more, and 5G Telstra network coverage is so spotty, if at all.
What’s your data worth on the dark web?
What’s your data worth pales to insignificance when your ID is stolen. The supply of personal data makes it when, not if, you ill be…
TikTok is a wolf in sheep’s clothing – FCC commissioner call for US ban
Brendan Carr, Senior US (FCC) Commissioner, has called for TikTok to be removed from Apple App Store and Google Play stores.
US Smartphone market 2021 sees Motorola gaining #3 spot (with Australian commentary)
US Smartphone 2021 market sees Motorola gaining #3 spot. Why? We add Australian commentary to this stellar performance.
iFixit Mac Studio tear down – not upgradable but repairable
The iFixit Mac Studio tear down revealsthat it is pretty repairable (6/10) if you like expensive module swap level repairs.
Slow Optus and TPG internet – you may get a refund
Optus and TPG Internet ignored tehj ACMA mandate to advise customers if they could be receive advertised speeds. Well its payback time.
Dyson Demo Store Sydney CBD – nerds on hand to explain its superior tech (cleaning)
The new Dyson Demo Store Sydney CBD has Dyson experts to explain its superior tech on haircare, vacuuming, tasklighting and air purification.
iFixit Samsung S22 and Ultra teardown
The iFixit Samsung S22 and Ultra teardown reveal Samsung’s innermost flagship secrets and earn 3-out-of-10 for repairability.
Samsung flagships are throttled – user discovery prompts action
The last 4 generations of Samsung flagships have been surreptitiously throttled yet industry benchmarks don't show it. Something's up!
ABC iview wants your data from 15 March – fight this at any cost (AV)
ABC iView wants your data to watch 'Our ABC'. It is a gross invasion of privacy by a taxpayer-funded organisation. Stop this at all cost
Samsung Galaxy S22 shortage delays supply
The Samsung Galaxy S22 shortage could see retail customers waiting until April or May to get their choice of model, colour and RAM/stroage.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2022 – vale Book 3
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2022 starts from $2,399 for an Intel Core 11th Gen ‘H’ i5 and optional i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.
Want an .AU domain? Better hurry for this digital gold rush
The Australian .AU domain name system, e.g. .com/.net/.asn/id will soon change to yourname.au. You have to act soon to protect your name.
OPPO FindX5 Pro leaks – could this be 2022’s best Android smartphone?
The OPPO FindX5 Pro leaks are coming thick and fast. If they are right this looks like the winner of the best flagship phone of…
CSIRO brings Hope to COVID-Kilos
CSIRO has added much-needed Hope (AI artificial intelligence) to its Total Wellbeing Diet to keep you on track for this most sensible diet.
Samsung Exynos 2200 – its next super smartphone chip console-quality graphics
The new Samsung Exynos 2200 will power its Galaxy S22 series. It has AMD’s RDNA 2 ray-tracing tech for games that support it.
Sonos wins, Google loses patent infringement
Sonos wins, Google loses. Its all about Google's patent infringement for the set-up for controlling Wi-Fi based home audio systems.
Samsung Galaxy S22-series rumours – looks like an update to the S21
The Samsung Galaxy S22-series is Samsung's flagship 'glass slab' range encompassing the best it can offer for the price. Its leaks time!
The best 2021 flagship phone was?
It is tough to name the best 2021 flagship phone - Apple, Samsung and OPPO are stong contenders. OPPO Find X3 Pro is the outright…
Apple iPhone 6-series is now ‘vintage’ – no more support millions of phones
Apple declares its iPhone 6-series vintage means relegation to the growing list that it does not support for parts, or software upgrades.
CyberShack snags Ray Shaw
Senior IT Journalist Ray Shaw joins Cybershack as its Reviews Manager bringing over 40 years of consumer IT knowledge to the Cybershack team.
