Samsung teases round Gear S2 smartwatch
Samsung is unveiling a round smartwatch called the Gear S2 in early September.
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These are Samsung’s new phablets: The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
Samsung today announced the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, the two newest phablets in its smartphone family. As rumoured, both devices make use…
Firefox 40 has a new look for Windows 10, rethinks security
Firefox 40, the latest version of Mozilla's popular web browser boasts a new look and a new approach to extension security. The browser's revamped aesthetic…
Stan coming to smart TVs and consoles before the end of 2015
Local streaming service Stan will have its first smart TV and console apps available before the end of 2015, the company today announced. While the…
Telstra still Australia’s slowest ISP for Netflix streaming
Netflix's latest Internet Service Provider (ISP) Speed Index has revealed that Telstra is still Australia's slowest carrier when it comes to a prime-time streaming experience.…
Stan scores Friends as streaming exclusive as part of Warner Bros. deal
Stan today announced a multi-year licensing deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution that will see hundreds of hours of exclusive programming added to the…
Tell HTC your hopes and dreams for a chance to win AUD$25,000
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC is giving Australians the chance to win AUD$25,000 as part of a new marketing campaign focused on "enabling people to get…
Optus launches Wi-Fi calling app for iPhone and Android
Optus today launched its WiFi Talk app for iOS and Android smartphones, allowing customers to make and receive phone calls and text messages over a…
Alphabet is Google’s new owner
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin today announced the formation of Alphabet Inc, a new holding company that will oversee several businesses, the largest…
Local telcos begin issuing Stagefright fixes, but majority of Android smartphones still vulnerable
Many of the 950 million Android smartphones thought to be affected by Stagefright are still considered vulnerable, two weeks after the exploit was discovered. Stagefright…
Firefox vulnerability lets hackers steal files through malicious online ads
Mozilla has uncovered and subsequently patched a new vulnerability in Firefox that would allow hackers to pinch sensitive files from a user's computer via malicious…
Apple Watch available through Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Domayne and Myer from August 15
The Apple Watch will be available through Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Domayne and Myer retail stores from August 15. A select range of Apple Watch…
Samsung takes page from BlackBerry’s book with weird new clip-on keyboard
Prolific leaker Evan Blass has revealed what he says is a clip-on keyboard cover for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The keyboard appears to plug into…
Australian UberX prices increasing by 10% as of today
UberX prices are increasing by 10% in all Australian cities where the app-based ridesharing service is available, following an Australian Tax Office (ATO) ruling made in…
Laser’s new power bank can recharge your phone AND your car
Australian-owned gadget manufacturer Laser yesterday announced the availability of its PB-CJ12000 Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter, a portable battery pack capable of recharging…
The new Kodak Moments app is a slower but more convenient way to print photos
Kodak Alaris's new Kodak Moments app enables users to order professional prints from a smartphone and have them delivered straight to their door. The new…
The first of Intel’s sixth generation Skylake processors are built for enthusiasts
Intel overnight announced the availability of its first sixth generation Skylake desktop processors, the Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K. The CPU manufacturer describes the pair…
Windows 10 for Xbox One launching in November alongside Backwards Compatibility
Microsoft overnight confirmed the Windows 10 upgrade for Xbox One will go live in November. The update provides the Xbox One user interface with a…
New Dark Souls III trailer suggests series isn’t getting any easier
From Software unveiled a new trailer for Dark Souls III as part of Microsoft's Gamescom 2015 keynote address, giving audience members their first look at…
Optus turning off 2G network in April 2017
Optus today announced that it will shut down its 2G GSM network from the beginning April 2017, citing significant declines in 2G traffic "year on…
Telstra offering new and existing customers 12 free months of Apple Music
Telstra is now offering 12 free months of Apple Music to new and existing subscribers on either a 12 or 24 month contract. Telstra subscribers…
The first ten Windows Phones to get Windows 10
After racking up 14 million installs in the first 24 hours of Windows 10's availability, Microsoft has set its sights on the next step in…
Optus expands midrange line-up with OPPO R7 and Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Optus is expanding its midrange smartphone line-up with new two new devices, the OPPO R7 and the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua. Both are available from…
Over 1.5 million people want to buy a phone you’ve probably never heard of
Over 1.5 million potential customers have joined the ever-growing queue to buy the OnePlus 2, a USD$329 Chinese-made smartphone dubbed as a "flagship killer". For…
