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…
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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…
Vodafone axes roaming fees for Aussies travelling to New Zealand
Vodafone today announced that it will no longer charge its Australian customers roaming fees when they travel to New Zealand. The offer effectively waives the…
Apple recalls AC adapters over risk of electric shock
Affected Australian wall plug adapters have two prongs, and either a four- to five-digit code on the slot where it attaches to a power adapter,…
Exclusivity deal sees Stan become Australia’s “home of Showtime”
Local streaming service Stan today announced a landmark deal that will see it become the "official home" of TV series produced by premium U.S. cable…
What we think we know about Samsung’s Galaxy S7
Samsung is set to unveil its next flagship smartphone - presumably the Galaxy S7 - in less than a month, so it should come as…
iPhone owners can now Periscope from a GoPro
Livestreaming app Periscope is now able to do more than simply broadcast footage from the device it's running on. In partnership with GoPro, iPhone owners…
Samsung’s 18 karat rose gold Gear S2 will be much cheaper than a rose gold Apple Watch
Samsung has begun the international rollout of the platinum and 18 karat rose gold versions of its Gear S2 Classic smartwatch that it first announced…
The first ever Pokémon Super Bowl ad celebrates 20 years of catching ’em all
Pokémon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, kicking off the festivities with a multimillion dollar Super Bowl advertisement. While the Super Bowl isn't played…
Apple expected to unveil new small iPhone in March
Apple is expected to unveil a new 4-inch iPhone in March according to a report published by 9to5Mac. While many expect the device to be named…
Cash no longer king as Aussies go contactless
Cash might have once ruled as king, but its reign is all but over according to new research commissioned by MasterCard. 50% of the 1,005…
Microsoft recalling Surface Pro power cords
Microsoft is recalling Surface Pro power cords worldwide due to overheating concerns related to the cable's design. The recall applies to the AC power cords…
CyberShack TV returns January 31
CyberShack TV will return to Channel 9 on January 31 for the remainder of its summer season. Charlie Brown, Anthony Slater, and Madison Kerry will…
Apple launches new music creation apps for iPhone and iPad
Apple today launched two new audio creation apps for iOS designed to make it easier for bedroom musicians to lay down beats, riffs, or even…
Microsoft Band 2 now available Australia-wide through Harvey Norman, JB Hi-FI and Rebel Sports
Microsoft's second take on a fitness tracker - the Microsoft Band 2 - is now available Australia-wide through Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sports, and…
