There’s more to Netflix than House of Cards: A closer look at the Netflix’s Australian launch
There's more to Netflix than House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, the two apparent holes in the internet streaming service's Australian launch…
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Vodafone offers free international roaming on $100 per month plans
Vodafone today announced that it will waive the AUD$5 per day international roaming fee for customers on its AUD$100 Red plan, AUD$100 Red Business plan,…
The 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 is beautiful, here’s how to get one
Sony celebrated the PlayStation's 20th Anniversary over the weekend and unveiled a special edition PlayStation 4 to commemorate the occasion. The 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4…
Vodafone Red customers eligible for a free subscription to the Sydney Morning Herald or The Age
Vodafone yesterday announced that new and upgrading Vodafone Red customers are now eligible to receive a free digital subscription to either the Sydney Morning or…
Samsung delays Australian Gear VR launch to early 2015
Samsung has announced that its virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, will not launch in Australia until early 2015, and provided the following statement: “Samsung…
HTC RE, the action camera for everyone, now available in Australia
HTC today announced the Australian availability of its first non-smartphone product, the HTC RE action camera. The RE is available for purchase today from Telstra,…
Tesla opens the doors to its first Australian showroom
Tesla Motors, manufacturer of the Model S, today opened the doors its first Australian showroom and service centre in Artarmon, Sydney. The store's opening follows…
Telstra simplifies International Roaming
Telstra today introduced International Roaming Travel Passes, a new system that aims to simplify international roaming for its customers. Telstra's Travel Passes include unlimited voice…
Optus offering new Ultimate Cable Bundle from $90 per month
Optus today announced the AUD$90 per month Ultimate Cable Bundle, a new entry-level unlimited broadband bundle that is delivered through its Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial (HFC) cable…
Foxtel to start streaming TV in partnership with Seven
Foxtel in partnership with Seven West Media today announced that the two companies will be launching a new video-on-demand serviced dubbed Presto Entertainment. Presto Entertainment…
A first look at Cortana in Windows 10
Tech publication WinBeta has obtained access to an unreleased Windows 10 build featuring the rumoured addition of Cortana, Microsoft's digital assistant. While the user interface…
Vodafone brings 4G+ to Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Vodafone has announced that it has switched on its new 4G+ network in Sydney, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. 704 4G+ sites have been…
Belkin expands Australian WeMo range with smart bulbs
Belkin has announced the Australian availability of WeMo Smart LED Bulbs, smartphone controlled lightbulbs that are part of its home automation range. The WeMo Smart…
Indiegogo project lets you homebrew beer with the press of a button
Craft beer start-up Brewie has launched an Indiegogo funding campaign for what it describes as the "first fully automated brewery". Brewie's self-titled gadget is essentially…
Apple wants to make iPhones harder to break
The U.S Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Apple a patent for a "Protective mechanism for an electronic device" designed to safeguard iPhones from accidental…
Oppo handsets now available in Allphones retail outlets
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced that its smartphone range will now available for purchase from local retailer Allphones. Allphones will be stocking the manufacturer's…
Target Australia pulls Grand Theft Auto V from shelves
Target Australia has announced that it will stop selling the R-rated video game Grand Theft Auto V following feedback from customers about the game's depictions…
Optus revamps device insurance policy
Optus today announced Yes Cover, a new one-size-fits-all device insurance policy for mobiles and tablets. Yes Cover is available to the telco's customers for $13…
End of an era: Microsoft kills Clip Art
Microsoft today announced that it has closed its Clip Art library. While most references to Clip Art disappeared in Office 2013, users still were still…
Watch your kid lead out the Australian Cricket Team thanks to LG
Entries are now open for LG's Anthem Kids competition, where Australian children are being given the chance to lead out the ICC Cricket World Cup…
NBN to connect a further 1.9 million premises by June 2016
NBN Co today announced that it is aiming to connect a further 1.9 million homes and businesses across to more than 400 cities, suburbs and…
Here’s the first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney today released the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh live-action instalment in the popular science-fiction franchise. The Force Awakens…
Could Mario be coming to iPhone?
Nintendo has filed a US patent application for "hand-held video game platform emulation" that would enable the playback of Gameboy titles on devices such as…
Telstra doubles down on tablets
Telstra has announced that it is doubling its in-store tablet range ahead of Christmas. The Nexus 9 (AUD$479), Samsung Galaxy Tab S (from AUD$599), Sony…
