Mattel revives View-Master as virtual reality headset
Mattel has revived its iconic View-Master as a Google Cardboard-powered virtual reality headset for iOS and Android devices. The 21st century take on the classic…
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Telstra undercuts Apple on iPhone 5s pricing
The iPhone 5s may have recently turned two, but Apple is still asking customers for a minimum of AUD$749 for an outright purchase. If that's…
Family-friendly YouTube Kids now available in Australia
YouTube Kids, Google's family-friendly video app, is now available in Australia and New Zealand after an initial US launch in February this year. In addition…
Apple Pay now available in Australia if you have an AMEX
Australians with credit cards issued by American Express are able to use Apple Pay for purchases as of today. Only cards issued directly by American…
iPad Pro now available on contract from Telstra and Optus
Apple's gigantic iPad Pro is now available on contract with a data plan from both Telstra and Optus, starting at AUD$80 per month. Both Telstra…
Vodafone offering up to one year of bonus data to prepaid customers
Vodafone today announced a new offer enabling prepaid customers to claim 2GB of bonus data per recharge for the entirety of 2016. The offer is…
Apple brings in-store pickup service to Australia
Looking to buy online but don't want to deal with couriers? As of today, Apple is offering it's in-store "Personal Pickup" services to Australian customers…
Music streaming service Rdio to shut down
Music streaming service Rdio will shut its doors, with online radio app Pandora set to acquire the company's technology for USD$75 million. As part of…
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL set for Australian launch on December 7
Microsoft's 2015 flagship smartphones - the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL - are set to go on sale in Australia from December 7. Both…
Struth, mate: First major Windows 10 update brings Cortana to Australia
Microsoft today begun the rollout of the first major update to Windows 10 since the new operating system launched at the end of July. Notably,…
64GB Samsung Galaxy Note 5 now available in Australia
In this writer's humble opinion, Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 is arguably 2015's best looking smartphone. It's a big phone that doesn't actually feel big. While…
Laser Smart Sleeves are fancy zip lock bags for your smartphone and tablet
Australian-owned gadget brand Laser is rolling out a line of "smart sleeves" designed to protect smartphones and tablets from the elements. While the sleeves themselves…
Space age D-Link Taipan is the world’s first Tri-Band Wireless Modem Router
D-Link this week unveiled the Taipan, a new modem router that is said to be the first in the world to feature AC3200 Tri-Band wireless…
A look inside Sydney’s Microsoft Store
Today marks the day Microsoft will open the doors to its Flagship Store in Sydney, the first of its kind outside of North America. Pitched…
Sonos Trueplay now available, makes old speakers sound better
Sonos overnight launched an update version of its iOS application that enables its Play:1, Play:3, old Play:5, and new Play:5 wireless multi-room speakers for Trueplay…
Apple Music now available for Android
An Apple Music app is now available for Android smartphones and tablets via the Google Play Store. New subscribers are entitled to a three-month free…
Tag Heuer Connected is a USD$1,500 Android Wear smartwatch
Luxury watch manufacturer Tag Heuer today unveiled its very first piece of wearable tech: a smartwatch dubbed the Tag Heuer Connected. Based on its famed…
iPad Pro starts at AUD$1,249, available to order from Thursday
Apple's supersized 12.9-inch iPad Pro will have a starting price of AUD$1,249 when it goes on sale locally this Thursday. AUD$1,249 gets customers the 32GB…
New and improved LIFX smartbulbs now shipping to Australia
Smartbulb manufacturer LIFX recently unveiled a new and improved version of its flagship light, but availability was initially limited to the United States. Australian customers…
Sith happens: HP Star Wars laptop arrives in Australia early November
HP's Sith Lord inspired Star Wars laptop will land in Australian retailers from early November, starting at AUD$1,299. Adorned in a design that’s distinctly dark-side,…
Sydney-siders get public transport data in Apple Maps
Apple Maps public transport information is now available for Sydney-siders with iOS 9 installed on their iPhones or iPads. When searching for directions in Sydney,…
Two new midrange Sony smartphones Australia bound: Xperia M5 and Xperia C5 Ultra
Sony this week launched two new midrange smartphones in Australia: the Xperia M5 (pictured above) and the Xperia C5 Ultra. The Xperia M5 is available…
Band 2 coming to Australia as a Microsoft Store exclusive
The Microsoft Band 2, Redmond's second attempt at a fitness tracker, will make its way to Australia as a Sydney Microsoft Store exclusive when the…
Microsoft cuts OneDrive cloud storage allowances
Starting early next year, Microsoft is cutting the OneDrive storage allowances of both free users and paying subscribers. Free OneDrive storage will decrease from 15GB…
