Uber drivers to charge GST from August
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) today announced that ridesharing service Uber is now classified as taxi travel, and as such, all drivers must register for…
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Apple refreshes 15-inch MacBook Pro, introduces cheaper iMac with Retina Display
Apple today quietly introduced new models of its 15-inch MacBook Pro, and iMac with Retina 5K display. The MacBook Pro now features a Force Touch…
First software update for Apple Watch now available
Apple today released the first update to Watch OS, the Apple Watch's operating system. Dubbed Watch OS 1.0.1, the 51MB update focuses on performance improvements…
iiNet partners with law firm to provide pro-bono services for Dallas Buyers Club downloaders
iiNet yesterday confirmed that it will be working with a law firm who has offered to provide pro-bono services to any customer who has allegedly…
Google bringing self-driving prototype car to public roads
Google’s self-driving car project is about to take a major step forward, with the company due to begin testing its prototype vehicles on public roads…
Oculus halts development for Mac and Linux
Oculus VR over the weekend confirmed that it has indefinitely dropped OS X and Linux compatibility from the Oculus Rift development roadmap. While the team…
This is the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs movie
Universal Pictures today released the first official trailer for its upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. Penned by Aaron Sorkin of West Wing-fame, the Danny Boyle directed…
Lily Camera is an autonomous drone built for sky-high selfies
Drones have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and that trend looks set to continue with the global commercial drone market estimated to…
Windows 10 won’t be free for pirates after all
Microsoft over the weekend confirmed that users running non-genuine versions of Windows will not receive a free upgrade to Windows 10. While Windows chief Terry…
Labor’s Budget Reply big on technology, science and education
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten last night delivered the Labor Party’s response to the Federal Budget in a speech heavy with support for technology, education and…
Rdio launches half-price streaming service to fight Spotify and Apple
Music-on-demand service Rdio has turned up the heat in the streaming wars with the announcement of Rdio Select, an AUD$5.99 per month music streaming plan.…
Tesla opens second Australian showroom in Melbourne
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors last night opened its second Australia store, a retail outlet and service centre combo just outside Melbourne's CBD. Located on…
Instant Articles: Facebook’s attempt to change the way the world consumes media
Facebook today introduced Instant Articles, a new way for publishers to deliver interactive articles to Facebook users. The social network, boasting over 740 million daily…
Skype real time translation now in public preview, adds support for Italian and Mandarin
Microsoft this week opened its Skype Translator Preview to all Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 preview users, dropping the sign-up process that had been in…
Imation LINK Power Drive gives your iPhone more storage and a spare battery
Imation yesterday announced the Australian availability of its LINK Power Drive, a battery pack for the iPhone that also doubles as an external storage solution.…
Quickflix to become a Foxtel Presto reseller
Australian video-on-demand service Quickflix today announced that it will become a reseller of Foxtel's Presto in the coming months, abandoning its own subscription service. The…
2015 Budget metadata shortfall could leave Australians with bigger bills
Australian telecommunications companies and internet service providers (ISPs) will be provided with AUD$131 million to help cover the costs of storing their customers’ metadata as…
C.H.I.P. is a USD$9 computer that fits in the palm of your hand
A tiny computer called C.H.I.P. is currently taking crowd-funding platform Kickstarter by storm. Priced at just USD$9, the matchbox-sized device is still powerful enough to…
No Netflix Tax until July 2017
The Federal Government last night confirmed that the "Netflix Tax" introduced in the 2015 Budget will not be implemented until July 1, 2017. Formally known…
Stan is now on Apple TV
Australian video-on-demand service Stan today announced the launch of its stand-alone app for Apple TV. The app is available today and can be accessed directly…
23 new Panasonic TVs launching in Australia this year, not a single curve in sight
Panasonic today unveiled 23 new television models due for release in Australia in 2015. Grouped under the Viera moniker, many of Panasonic's 2015 TVs boast…
Netflix ranks Australian ISP’s video streaming capabilities
Netflix overnight added Australia and New Zealand to its ISP Speed Index, a directory that compares Netflix performance during peak streaming periods.
Federal Government to introduce “Netflix Tax” on international digital goods in 2015 budget
Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey today confirmed that a tax on overseas digital goods and services sold in Australia will be introduced as part of the…
Telstra unveils new plans with focus on data sharing
Telstra today announced a new range of plans, dubbed Go Mobile, that are designed to allow families to easily share their data allowances. The new…
