Data Wars: Virgin Mobile offers 12GB for AUD$50 per month
Large smartphone data allowances are consistently becoming more affordable, but Virgin Mobile is doing its best to beat the competition with a plan offering unlimited…
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New iPhone hoax bricks devices
Another hoax targeting iPhone owners is making the rounds, this time promising users a retro-inspired "classic Macintosh theme" if they dial back the date on…
Toshiba recalls notebook batteries over fire risk, 52 models affected
Toshiba has issued a recall of batteries shipped with 52 models of notebooks it sold in Australia between the beginning of June 2011 and the…
Qualcomm’s new processor promises thinner, longer lasting smartwatches
Qualcomm has unveiled its first processor specifically designed for wearable devices, the Snapdragon Wear 2100. While the vast majority of Android Wear devices are powered…
Hayu is Australia’s newest streaming service
NBC Universal will enter Australia's already crowded streaming video on demand market with a service catering to reality TV fans. Dubbed Hayu, the service will…
4,726 alleged Dallas Buyers Club pirates granted reprieve as studio abandons case
The studio behind Dallas Buyers Club has given up its year-and-a-half long legal battle with iiNet, granting reprieve to 4,726 alleged pirates of the film. Managing partner…
Apple Music now available through Sonos
Apple Music is now available across Sonos' complete range of wireless multi-room speakers, following a public beta period that lasted just over two months. As…
LG finally brings flat screen OLED TVs to Australia
To date, every OLED TV LG has sold in Australia has been curved. Whether it's been 1080p, 4K, 55-inches, or 65-, potential customers have had…
Telstra apologises for outage with unlimited data this Sunday
Telstra is offering all of its mobile customers a day of "free mobile data" this Sunday to apologise for its nation-wide network outage yesterday. Subscribers…
Telstra suffers nation-wide mobile outage
Local telco Telstra is currently in the midst of a nation-wide mobile outage affecting both 3G and 4G networks. The outage began about 12pm today,…
Check your Google security settings for a bonus 2GB of cloud storage
As part of Safer Internet Day, Google is offering Google Account holders 2GB of additional Google Drive cloud storage in exchange for running its Security…
Optus doubles down on contactless payments with iPhone stickers and weird bands
Optus is ramping up its Cash by Optus contactless payment ecosystem with the introduction of wearables and NFC stickers. Cash by Optus, first introduced at…
ASUS’ AUD$7,999 liquid-cooled gaming notebook available locally from mid-March
ASUS will bring its liquid-cooled ROG GX700 gaming notebook to Australia from mid-March at an asking price of AUD$7,999. While eight grand might seem like…
Pickr is a new smartphone comparison tool with a focus on Australian reviews
Pickr is a brand new home-grown smartphone comparison tool that places an emphasis on Australian reviews. Built by Gadget Guy (and ex-CyberShack) journalist Leigh Stark…
Back to Uni deal: Free Beats headphones with Mac purchase
Looking to get a new Mac for the university year ahead? In addition to shaving a bit off the retail price, Apple is offering uni…
BlackBerry brings first Android smartphone to Australia exclusively through Optus
BlackBerry's first Android smartphone - the BlackBerry Priv - is now available in Australia, exclusively through Optus. While Optus' business customers have the option to…
LG to take Samsung head on, unveil G5 same day as Galaxy S7
LG today confirmed that it will unveil its next flagship smartphone - the LG G5 - on February 21 (12am February 22, AEDT) as part…
Alta is Fitbit’s stylish new “everyday” fitness tracker
The Alta's tracking capabilities are almost identical to the Fitbit Charge; it monitors steps, calories, workouts, and sleep. As with the Apple Watch, the Fitbit…
Android users beware: Facebook could be killing your smartphone’s battery
Uninstalling Facebook from Android smartphones could not only give handsets a performance boost, but extend their battery life. Following an Android Central story discussing slowdown…
OPPO’s metal-clad F1 smartphone comes to Australia for AUD$299
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO is bringing its latest wallet friendly smartphone - the OPPO F1 – to Australia at the beginning of next week. Despite…
Stan to go unmetered on Optus from April
Optus home broadband customers will be able to stream content via local service Stan without eating into their download quota from this April, according to…
Optus doubles prepaid data allowances
Optus My Prepaid Ultimate customers will receive double their usual data allowance whenever they make an AUD$30 or an AUD$40 recharge before May 1. Typically,…
Vodafone lures Frequent Fliers with Qantas partnership
Vodafone today announced a partnership with Qantas that will see customers earn Frequent Flyer points when they sign-up to or a recontract a Vodafone post-paid…
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S7 February 22
Samsung today confirmed it will unveil its "Next Galaxy" smartphone - presumably the Galaxy S7 - on February 21 (5am February 22, AEDT) as part…
