LG’s G Pad II 10.1 is built to read, not to lead
LG yesterday announced the G Pad II 10.1 - a new mid-to-high-end Android powered tablet - ahead of its official unveiling at the IFA tech…
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Multi-technology mix NBN could now cost over AUD$50 billion
The company formerly known as NBN Co today announced that it now estimates that Australia's National Broadband Network will now cost between AUD$46 billion and…
Samsung is letting American iPhone users try a Galaxy smartphone for just one dollar
Samsung is letting American iPhone users "test drive" its latest Galaxy-branded smartphones for just one U.S. dollar. Dubbed the "Ultimate Test Drive", iPhone owners eager…
Apple launches replacement program for blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras
Apple has launched a replacement program to address a camera issue affecting a "small percentage" of iPhone 6 Plus units. The company says that a…
GST to apply to all online purchases from July 2017
All online purchases imported into Australia will be subject to the 10% GST from July 2017. State and territory treasurers today agreed to abolish the…
Federal Court approves TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Federal Court of Australia today approved TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. TPG will take ownership of iiNet at the close of trading on…
Microsoft to unveil Surface Pro 4, new flagship smartphones and new wearable in October
Microsoft is planning a "massive hardware launch" in October where it will unveil the Surface Pro 4, the Band 2, and two new Lumia smartphones,…
Android Wear takes a cue from Apple Watch with interactive watch faces
Google today announced the availability of the first interactive watch faces for its Android Wear smartwatch platform. "Now, with just a tap, your watch face…
ACCC okays TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that it will not oppose TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. iiNet will seek federal court…
Parallels 11 brings Cortana to Mac
Virtualisation software manufacturer Parallels has launched a new version of its self-titled program, optimised for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan. Notably, Parallels Desktop…
Australian-made Pac-Man 256 now available on Android and iOS
Built by Australian developer Hipster Whale (of Crossy Road fame), Pac-Man 256 is now available as a free download for iOS and Android devices. Pac-Man…
Turnbull introduces Bill to allow high definition broadcasting on all TV channels
Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull today introduced legislation that would allow Australian free-to-air networks to deliver high definition content on their primary channels. Broadcasters are presently…
Google OnHub is a router that “speaks human”, just works
While most think of Google as a software company, it has had reasonable experience within the area of hardware thanks to projects like the Chromebook…
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ on-contract pricing
Sasmung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are now both available for pre-order, and local telcos have revealed what they'll be asking customers who…
Vodafone plan shakeup: Unlimited talk and text on all plans, data controls for family sharing
Vodafone today announced what its calling its biggest "plan shakeup" yet, introducing unlimited talk and text on all plans, and inclusions such as a flat-rate…
Not just for s’mores: Marshmallow is Android M’s official name
Google today revealed that the sixth major version of Android, Android M, will officially be called Marshmallow. First announced at Google I/O earlier this year,…
Samsung Note 5 and S6 Edge+ beat new iPhones to market, launching on September 4
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will go on sale locally from September 4, with pre-orders starting at 4pm today. The Note 5…
Motorola’s new Moto X smartphones coming to Vodafone in September
Motorola today announced that Vodafone will be its exclusive carrier partner for the upcoming local launch of its newly unveiled Moto X Style and Moto…
The OPPO Mirror 5s is a blinged out budget smartphone
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO today announced the local availability of the Mirror 5s, a 5-inch budget smartphone retailing for AUD$269. The Mirror 5s boasts a…
Is this the new Nexus 5?
The LG-made Nexus 5 has long been considered one of the best smartphones of its kind, combining reasonably high-end hardware with a simple design and…
Optus 3x Carrier Aggregation achieves mobile broadband speeds of 317Mbps
Optus has turned on 3x Carrier Aggregation in select Newcastle suburbs ahead of local Category 9 smartphone availability. In tests, Optus says it has used…
Fashion shoot provides a closer look at Samsung’s upcoming Gear S2 smartwatch
A Samsung produced fashion shoot promoting the newly announced Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ also shed more light on the upcoming Gear S2…
Letters to Dallas Buyers Club infringers on hold following speculative invoicing fears
Justice Nye Perram today ruled that the studio behind Dallas Buyers Club will not receive the details of the 4,726 Australians who allegedly pirated the…
Apple adds full Windows 10 support to all recent Macs
Mac users are now able to dual boot Windows 10 on their Apple-made devices thanks to a just released update to the Boot Camp setup…
