Australian global roaming killer Strone turns to crowdfunding
Australian start-up Strone Technology today launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to help kick start the release of its flagship product, the Strone Roam. Strone Roam…
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iOS 9’s Wi-Fi Assist could be burning your monthly data
iPhone and 4G-enabled iPad users who've upgraded to iOS 9 could be in for a bit of a shock when it comes to their next…
Telstra’s new phone is built for tradies, farmers, and outdoor adventurers
The iPhone 6s isn't the only smartphone to go on sale this week, but the new Telstra's Tough Max could easily be described as its…
Samsung drops the price of virtual reality to USD$99 with new Gear VR headset
Samsung overnight unveiled a new version of the Gear VR, its smartphone-powered virtual reality headset. While the design is fairly similar to the original "Innovator…
iPhone 6s now on sale in Australia, telcos say stock should last the weekend
Vodafone Sales Director Ben McIntosh says the telco should have enough stock to last it the weekend, provided customers aren't too picky in terms of…
A robot is queuing for the iPhone 6s in Sydney
Lucy Kelly, Marketing Manager for media agency Atomic 212, has been queueing for iPhone 6s since 5am this morning. While it's been a bit of…
Pebble Time Round is the world’s thinnest smartwatch
Smartwatch manufacturer Pebble today announced its first circular wearable, the Pebble Time Round. The Time Round's unveiling follows an incredible successful Kickstarter campaign for the…
Office 2016 now available
Office 2016 for Windows is now available as a free download to Office 365 subscribers, or as perpetual boxed copy via local retailers including Harvey…
Samsung Serif TV is a modern take on a retro design
Samsung has made a name for itself building big, sleek and slim televisions that occasionally border on excessive, but its newly unveiled Serif TV is…
watchOS 2 now available to Apple Watch owners
watchOS 2, the first major update to Apple's smartwatch operating system, is now available as a free download for Apple Watch owners. The new operating…
NBN turns on Fibre-to-the-Node network
The company formerly known as NBN Co today switched on its commercial Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN) network following over a year of trials. Residents in Newcastle suburb…
Google to unveil Marshmallow-powered Nexus smartphones on September 30
Google is expected to unveil two new Nexus-branded smartphones during a San Francisco event held on September 29 (2am, September 30 AEST). Leaks suggest a…
Logitech’s new waterproof UE Boom 2 in stores now
Logitech's upgraded UE Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker will be available in Australian stores this month with a retail price of AUD$249. The new speaker is…
Vodafone to sell Moto X Style and Moto X Play outright for limited time
Vodafone will be selling the Moto X Style and Moto X Play outright until close of business on September 29 according to a report published…
Apple launches first Android app, promptly derided by loyalists
Coinciding with the launch of iOS 9, Apple has launched its very first Android application: an app to help Android users transition to an iPhone…
Telstra’s new portable wireless hotspot is stupidly fast
Telstra's new portable wireless hotspot will be able to achieve download speeds of up to 600Mbps via Category 11 carrier aggregation. Manufactured by Netgear, the…
iOS 9 now available, watchOS 2 delayed
iOS 9, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, is now available as a free download for all devices running iOS 8. watchOS 2,…
Boost Mobile goes 4G from September 29
Boost Mobile will offer its customers access to Telstra's 4G network from September 29. All existing Boost subscribers will have access to 4G data speeds,…
NBN Co committed to multi-technology mix model
While analysts and punters see Malcolm Turnbull's ascent to Prime Minister as a pathway for a return to a fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) National Broadband Network, the…
Moto X Style and Moto X Play in Vodafone stores this week
Motorola has confirmed that Vodafone will be selling its flagship Moto X Style from tomorrow, and its midrange Moto X Play from today. The Moto…
Microsoft hosting Windows 10 device event on October 7
Microsoft will unveil several new Windows 10 devices during a New York event scheduled for October 6 (12am October 7 AEST). While the invite sent…
HP’s “blended reality” PC coming to Australia in October
HP has announced the local availability of Sprout, and an all-in-one PC kitted out with unique additions including a projector, scanner, and 3D camera. The…
Data War: Telstra supersizes with premium 25GB smartphone plan
Following the introduction of Vodafone and Optus' 20GB post-paid smartphone plans, Telstra is offering a new "Premium Mobile" option with a monthly data allowance of…
Vodafone offers three year payment options for smartphones on BYO plans
Vodafone over the weekend introduced a new offer allowing customers on month-to-month SIM only plans buy a smartphone outright and pay it off over the…
