Ultra High Definition Television – Do you believe? I do
Best Buy, one of American's largest retailers has announced a massive, 13-week campaign to raise consumer awareness about 4K - also known as Ultra High…
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Have you ever wanted to watch a fish play Pokemon?
If you've ever wanted to watch a fish play Pokemon, now is your chance. Using a motion control setup, fish Grayson Hopper, has been playing…
FreeviewPlus finally has a launch date
FreeviewPlus, the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) upgrade to Australia's free-to-air television will launch on September 2. The service aims to seamlessly integrate broadcast and…
1.2 billion passwords stolen by Russians? Is this hack a lie?
A couple of days ago, The New York Times published an exclusive report on what has been described as "the biggest hack ever". CyberVor, a…
Kayne West makes surprisingly valid point about privacy and drones
Rapper Kanye West isn't always known for making sense. Most recently, West compared being a celebrity to the fight for civil rights in the 1960s.…
Instagram launches Bolt in Australia
Instagram today announced the Australian launch of one-to-one visual messaging app, Bolt. Prior to today, Instagram's new app was only available in New Zealand, Singapore…
Pimp My Android: The best replacements for Android’s default apps
The great thing about Android is that you're not forced into using anything; if you don't like the default SMS app, you can just delete…
Sam Sung infiltrates Apple?
Former Apple retail employee Sam Sung has listed his old uniform and somewhat ironic business card on eBay to raise money for a Canadian charity.…
Moto360 has wireless charging, looks somewhat fashionable
Italian publication Mister Gadget has gone hands on with a pre-release model of the Motorola Moto360 smartwatch showcased a few previously unannounced features.
Dendy Direct video-on-demand streaming service launches
Independent cinema chain Dendy has launched Dendy Direct, a new video-on-demand streaming service. The service is initially offering over 600 movies and television programs for…
Microsoft announce Australian Surface Pro 3 release date
Microsoft has announced that Australian customers will be able to purchase the Surface Pro 3 at retail outlets from August 28. Australian retailers JB HiFi…
A no BS guide to Australia’s proposed Data Retention Laws and Metadata
Prime Minister Tony Abbott's National Security Committee yesterday signed off on mandatory data retention laws designed to combat terrorism, bringing the controversial legislation one step…
Samsung and Apple kiss and make up
Samsung and Apple today issued a joint statement, announcing the end of a momentous global legal battle.
Weekly App Round Up 6/08/14
Welcome to this week's Weekly App Roundup! Each week we'll be shining a light on the latest and greatest apps available for your phones and…
LG reveals LG G3 Beat and LG G3 Stylus in quirky, Wes Anderson inspired video
LG has revealed both smaller and larger versions of its latest flagship, the LG G3. The smallest of the trio, G3 Beat is a mid-tier…
iPhone 6 to be announced on September 9?
Apple will hold an event on Tuesday, September 9 to announce the new iPhone according to Recode. The hardware giant is expected to reveal two…
Amaysim increase data cap on Unlimited plan
Budget telco Amaysim today announced that customers on their Unlimited plans will now receive 5 gigabytes of data per month. As a result of this…
Save money on your mobile when travelling overseas
Yesterday, Optus announced its new $1 per day prepaid plans, allowing customers to only pay for days when they use their mobile. Obviously, this is…
BioShock announced for iOS
Game publisher 2K today announced that critically acclaimed first person shooter BioShock will be released for iPhone and iPad later this year. The art deco…
Samsung Galaxy Alpha takes a page out of Apple’s book
Photos that allegedly depict the Samsung Galaxy Alpha have appeared on Chinese social media site Weibo. While previous rumours have suggested the new device would…
Windows 8 loses market share for second month in a row
Windows 8 has lost market share for second consecutive month according to the latest usage data from Net Applications. June was the first time Windows…
Is retail really dead? The pros and cons of digital software downloads
A recently released report by software manufacturer Stardock suggests the days of buying software in a box are long gone. Five years ago, Stardock's research…
Windows Phone version of HTC One M8 on the brink of release?
Taiwanese phone manufacturer appear to be ready to announce a Windows Phone version of their Android flagship, the One M8. While rumours of such a…
The bird is back
Flappy Bird is certainly one of the year's oddest stories. In January, the game skyrocketed to popularity, reportedly earning creator Dong Nguyen USD$50,000 per day…
