Stop using these passwords: The worst of 2015
Security software manufacture SplashData has shared the 2015 edition of its annual list of the year's 25 most common password. The list, compiled from over…
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The Lumia 650 could be Microsoft’s last Lumia, pave the way for a Surface Phone
The yet-to-be-announced Lumia 650 could be the last smartphone to bear the Lumia name, according to a report published by Windows Central. The publication's sources suggest…
OPPO R7s now available in Australia
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today launched its R7s handset in Australia, priced at AUD$529. The 5.5-inch OPPO R7s is the middle child in the company's…
Roli Seaboard Rise is the piano reimagined
British start-up Roli has reimagined the piano with Seaboard Rise, a touch-based musical instrumental that can respond to and process multiple dimensions of input. In…
Alcatel to expand Australian presence with new online store, premium devices
2016 will also see Alcatel flirting with higher-end devices and premium designs. This first of these is the X1, a 5-inch smartphone with aluminium chamfering…
Netflix to crack down on geo-dodgers
Netflix today announced plans to stop subscribers from using "proxies" and "unblockers" to access content not available in the country they're currently in. "Some members…
CES 2016: Samsung’s T3 SSD offers drop-proof, high-speed storage in a tiny form factor
Samsung at CES 2016 unveiled the T3 portable solid state drive, an updated version of the T1 it brought to Australia in May last year.…
CES 2016: Lenovo is building an augmented reality smartphone due to launch mid-2016
An augmented reality app that created a virtual pet within the tablet was used to demonstrate how Project Tango perceives depth. Using a feed from…
Stan catching up to Netflix with launch of Xbox One streaming app
Netflix may still be the streaming service to beat when it comes to the sheer number of platforms it supports, but Stan is quickly catching…
Google cuts price on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P as part of back to school sale
Thinking of buying a Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P? Google has cut AUD$100 off the price of both flagship Nexus devices, as part of a…
CES 2016: Dog & Bone expands smart lock family with keyless Bluetooth travel padlock
Australian accessory manufacturer Dog & Bone is set to expand its family of Bluetooth smart locks with a keyless "smart" travel padlock. Dubbed LockSmart Travel,…
CES 2016: Alcatel Go Play is budget-friendly a rugged, waterproof, drop-proof smartphone
Value-driven smartphone manufacturer Alcatel OneTouch is set to bring one of its most compelling devices yet to Australia in the first half of 2016: the…
CES 2016: Arlo Q is a wired version of Netgear’s popular smart home camera
In less than a year, Netgear's Arlo smart home security camera has become one of Australia's most popular consumer-grade home monitoring solutions. Now, Netgear is…
CES 2016: Onkyo’s completely wire-free earbuds launching in Australia in May
High-end Japanese audio manufacturer Onkyo will bring its first pair of truly wire-free earbuds to Australia this May. While most wireless headphones still use a…
CES 2016: Samsung’s wellness belt tells you when you’ve eaten too much
Samsung at CES 2016 made its foray into connected clothing with a fitness-tracking wellness belt. Dubbed "Welt", the wearable is able to take a user's…
CES 2016: ili is a wearable real-time translator for tourists
Travelling to a country where you don't speak the language can be a daunting experience, but Japanese start-up Logbar is hoping to remedy this with…
CES 2016: Samsung’s latest tablet runs Windows 10
Samsung this year at CES 2016 unveiled the TabPro S, a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet designed to take on the likes of the Microsoft Surface…
CES 2016: Gibson’s new self-tuning guitars are faster and more reliable
Gibson isn't necessarily a brand people associate with gadgets, but its 2016 line of guitars are packing some pretty impressive technology behind the neck. The…
CES 2015: Netflix is now available almost everywhere in the world
Netflix today at CES 2016 announced that is now available in almost every single country in the world, taking the service live in over 130…
CES 2016: Oculus Rift finally has a price, now available to pre-order
After years of development, customers are finally able to pre-order the first consumer-ready version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. Sales began early this…
CES 2016: Fitbit Blaze is a fashionable take on a fitness tracker
Much like the Apple Watch, the Fitbit Blaze supports proprietary interchangeable bands, each sold separately. The Fitbit Blaze is available for pre-order now ahead of…
CES 2016: Parrot Disco is a massive drone that flies at 80 km per hour
The Parrot Disco is a brand new drone from connected device manufacturer Parrot, perhaps best known for its smartphone-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles. Boasting a one…
CES 2016: Samsung throws shade at OLED with 2016 SUHD line-up
Samsung today at CES 2016 unveiled its 2016 line of high-end SUHD TVs, while taking more than a few pot shots at LG's range of…
CES 2016: Samsung adding premium Gear S2 options, iPhone compatibility
Samsung today at CES 2016 unveiled two new Gear S2 smartwatch variants, and announced that the wearable will gain iOS compatibility later this year. The…
