2015 Moto G finally on sale in Australia
The 2015 version of the Moto G is arguable the best budget smartphone on the market, offering much more than its AUD$369 price tag would…
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Microsoft simplifies Windows 10 upgrade process
When Windows 10 launched at the end of July, Windows users who wanted the new operating system had to either "reserve" an upgrade and wait…
Samsung Galaxy View is an 18.4-inch tablet that’s really a portable TV
Samsung today unveiled the Galaxy View, a massive 18.4-inch Android-powered tablet that’s pitched as a more of a portable TV than a traditional tablet. This…
Australians to get Apple Pay with American Express
Australian American Express card holders will get access to Apple Pay before the end of 2015. Introduced in the United States at the tail-end of…
Xbox One Backward Compatibility launches on November 12
Microsoft today announced that it will begin rolling out the "New Xbox One Experience" system update for Xbox One from November 12, providing the console…
New Apple TV now available to order starting at AUD$269
The new Apple TV is now available to order via Apple's Australian online store, with units due to ship out within three to five business…
Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P available in Australia from November 2, pre-orders start today
The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will be available locally from November 2, with pre-orders for both handsets starting from today. Outright, the 16GB Nexus…
Stan app now available for Samsung Smart TVs, LG app coming soon
Australian streaming service Stan now has a dedicated app available on every Samsung Smart TV released this year. 2012, 2013, and 2014 models will see…
iOS 9.1 now available, adds 150 emojis, Apple News for Australians
Apple today released iOS 9.1, the first major update to its mobile operating system since iOS 9 went live in September. iOS 9.1 adds support…
Stan’s first original series, “No Activity”, now streaming
Australian video on demand service Stan is now streaming its first original series, No Activity. The show is a quintessentially Australian dark comedy from the…
HTC One A9 is a midrange iClone that costs half as much as its inspiration
HTC today took the wraps off the heavily leaked One A9, a new midrange smartphone that abandons much of the Taiwanese manufacturer's aesthetic lineage for…
Australia gets a PlayStation 4 price drop
Sony Australia this morning announced that it is cutting the PlayStation 4's local recommended retail price from AUD$549.95 to AUD$479.95. This works out to be…
Australian LG G4 owners get Android Marshmallow mid-November
Australian LG G4 owners can expect an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow starting from mid-November, following an international rollout that begins next week. Timing will…
Kogan relaunches budget friendly prepaid mobile service
E-tailer Kogan today announced its return to the telco business under the name Kogan Mobile, offering a suite of prepaid plans starting at AUD$29.95. Partnering…
Game of Thrones’ Hodor speaks in Samsung tablet ad
Samsung has tapped the talents of Kristian Nairn - perhaps best known for his portrayal of Hodor in HBO's Game of Thrones - for its…
Intel’s sixth generation Core processors do more than speed up your computer
Intel this week held a local launch for its sixth generation of "Core" processors, and the message was clear: the new chips aren't just going…
NBN to begin work on connecting 7.5 million premises in next three years
NBN Co today unveiled its proposed three-year build plan, detailing suburbs where National Broadband Network construction is scheduled to commence before the end of September…
Telstra TV available from October 27
The Roku-powered Telstra TV set-top box will be available to Telstra customers from October 27, retailing for AUD$109. Subscribers connecting or recontracting to a Telstra…
Talk to your lights with LIFX’s Windows 10 app
Smartbulb manufacturer LIFX this week launched its first Windows 10 application, enabling users to control their lights from their PC or tablet. The LIFX Windows…
Nine in ten Android phones aren’t protected against major vulnerabilities
Research from the University of Cambridge has revealed that almost nine out of ten Android devices aren't protected against major security vulnerabilities. The team of…
Vodafone to offer 4G calling before Christmas
Vodafone will begin to offer Voice over LTE (VoLTE) - also knowing as 4G calling - to select post-paid customers before the end of this…
Apple refreshes Mac family with 21.5-inch 4K iMac and new 5K models
Apple overnight refreshed its family of iMac all-in-one devices, introducing a new 21.5-inch iMac with a 4K display, and kitting out the remainder of the…
Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch now available in Australia
Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch is now available from the company's online and flagship retail stores, ahead of wider local availability in November. The Gear S2…
Xbox One Wireless Adapter for Windows launching November 13
Microsoft will launch a USB dongle allowing Xbox One owners to wirelessly connect their controllers to PCs running Windows 10 on November 13. Simply referred…
