LastPass hacked, urges all users to change master password
Popular password manager LastPass is urging its users to change their master password after discovering unauthorised activity on its network last Friday. While users' personal…
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Game of Thrones season 5 now available on iTunes, Google Play and Quickflix
Following last night's brutal finale, Australian customers can now purchase the entire fifth season of Game of Thrones through iTunes, Google Play and Quickflix. iTunes,…
Vodafone-commissioned research suggests that Telstra customers pay a yearly $3.1 billion premium
Research conducted by the Centre for International Economics (CIE) has found that Telstra customers are paying a premium of AUD$9 per month and AUD$20 per…
Microsoft Moonraker is a Lumia-like smartwatch the company canned
Images of Microsoft's cancelled smartwatch project, dubbed Moonraker, surfaced on Tumblr last Friday night, providing a small insight into what a Lumia wearable could have…
“What is Code?” is a 38,000 word primer on programming that everyone should read
"What is Code?" is a 38,000 word piece written for Bloomberg Businessweek that sets out to answer its titular question in a clear yet comprehensive manner. Penned by…
Telstra ends free public Wi-Fi on Monday
Telstra today announced that it will begin turning off its free public Wi-Fi hotspots on Monday, in lead up to the launch of its national…
Last minute deals app HotelTonight launches in Australia
Following over 13 million downloads worldwide, last minute travel app HotelTonight today launched in Australia. Available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, HotelTonight allows users…
Oculus unveils final version of Rift headset, announces partnership with Microsoft
Oculus also unveiled a controller it calls Oculus Touch. Featuring both tracked and traditional input, the Oculus Touch aims to provide a more immersive virtual…
Site-blocking legislation set to pass with Labor’s support
The Senate committee investigating the government's proposed site-blocking legislation today offered bipartisan support for the Bill, recommending that Parliament passes it into law. The legislation,…
New Sony point-and-shoots capable of 960 FPS slow motion video
Sony today announced two new compact CyberShot-branded cameras - the RX100 IV (picture above) and RX10 II - boasting a "world first" custom-built Exmor CMOS…
Woolworths prepaid mobile launches on Monday
Local supermarket chain Woolworths today announced that its new prepaid mobile service - now called Woolworths Connect - will launch this coming Monday. Powered by…
1TB Xbox One launching in Australia on June 24
Microsoft today announced that it will bring a new Xbox One model with a terabyte of internal storage to Australia on June 24. The 1TB…
Leather-clad LG G4 Australia-bound in July, Watch Urbane in August
LG today announced that it will begin selling its latest flagship smartphone, the LG G4, in Australia on July 14. Pre-orders will begin two weeks…
The first major Apple Watch software update will bring native apps and new features
Apple today announced the first major software update for the recently released Apple Watch. Dubbed "watchOS 2", the update will enable the Apple Watch to…
Apple’s Music streaming service is real and has a big focus on discovery
Apple today announced Apple Music, its heavily rumoured subscription music streaming service. The company says the Apple Music library will contain over 30 million songs,…
Apple announces iOS 9, boasting a better Siri and split-screen apps on iPad
Spotlight will also provide Siri-powered information such as quick access to frequently used contacts, recently opened apps, and nearby places such as cafes, restaurants, and…
OS X El Capitan is the next Mac operating system, coming in Spring
Apple today announced El Capitan, the latest version its OS X desktop operating system. Succeeding Yosemite - which Apple claims has the fastest adoption rate…
Sony bringing 14 Android-powered TVs to Australia
Sony Australia today announced that its 2015 range of Bravia-branded TVs will be available locally from mid-June. The line-up includes five high definition TVs and…
Apple Watch available in stores from June 19
Apple today announced that it will begin selling select Apple Watch models through its retail stores on June 19. While customers have been able to…
Linksys research says people value Wi-Fi over sex, announces superfast new router
Coinciding with the release of its new EA8500 AC Wireless router, networking equipment manufacturer Linksys has shared research suggesting that people value Wi-Fi connectivity over…
Apple issues Beats Pill XL recall due to overheating battery
Apple today issued a voluntary product recall for its Beats Pill XL Bluetooth Speaker, suggesting that the speaker's battery may overheat and pose a fire…
Coalition boasts million premise NBN milestone, while Labor says Turnbull is taking credit for its work
Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull today announced that over million premises can now be connected to the National Broadband Network (NBN). 752,313 of these premises are…
Alcatel now offering a AUD$59 smartphone through Optus
Handset manufacturer Alcatel yesterday announced that it has begun selling its AUD$59 Pixi 3 smartphone through Optus stores as a pre-paid product. The Pixi 3…
Valve overhauls Steam refund policy, games can be returned for “any reason”
Valve, owner of the Steam digital distribution platform, today announced a massive overhaul of its refund policy for online videogame purchases. Customers are now able…
