Tax time responsible for increase in online scams, here’s how to stay safe
It's the part of the year we all dread, where we have to find all those old invoices, earning statements and receipts in the hope…
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New Kinect sensor comes to Windows
A Windows compatible version of the Xbox One Kinect sensor will be available as of the 15th of July, according to the Microsoft Online Store.…
In Brief: Video games curb underage drinking, self-driving trucks, live bear cams
Video games and social media have almost halved under aged drinking in Sweden according to a survey undertaken by the Central Association for Alcohol and…
5 video games we’re exciting about in the second half of 2014
It's hard to believe we're already half way through the year; it feels like its gone way too quickly! There's been some great video games…
Fetch TV gets even better with update 2.1
Fetch TV have spent the past week rolling out the 2.1 update to its PVR, and as of today it is available to all customers.…
In Brief: iPhone Air, Google robots, 3D printed drones
According to a Chinese media report citing "inside sources", the rumoured 5.5" iPhone will be called the "iPhone Air". The 16 gigabyte iPhone Air model…
New trailer released for Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Software giant Microsoft have released a new trailer for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The Master Chief Collection features Halo 1, 2, 3 and 4…
Facebook Messenger gets an iPad version
Facebook have released an iPad optimised version of their Messenger app. The app features a two column layout similar to that found in the iPad…
Apple poach Tag Heuer executive for speculated iWatch launch
Apple has poached a senior executive from Swiss luxury watch brand, Tag Heuer. The employee in question is Patrick Pruniaux, its vice president for global…
Why a smartwatch won’t change the world
The LG G Watch is a very cool piece of tech, and along with Android Wear, has helped solidify the place of the smartwatch in the…
Is this the iPhone 6?
Taking into account the latest iPhone 6 rumours, designers Tomas Moyano and Nicolàs Aichino have created some stunning renders of the device. The rumour mill…
Australian pricing and launch date announced for Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Samsung Australia today announced pricing and availability for their newest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S. The 10.5" model will go on sale on Monday the…
Quickflix and Foxtel Presto add Chromecast support
Australian television and movie streaming service, Quickflix, has added Chromecast support to their Android, iOS and web applications, following the device's recent launch in Australia. Users…
Tesla to release a more affordable electric car
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors revealed that their upcoming compact electric saloon, the Model E, will cost around USD$30,000 in an interview with Autocar. Chris…
This 3D printer can build 10 houses in a day
While some 3D printers are getting smaller, this is one that's gotten bigger! Through the use of a 6.6 meter-tall, 32 meter-wide industrial 3D printer, a…
Looking for a free Spotify or Rdio alternative? Try OneTune
Three enterprising 19 year old developers have debuted OneTune, a free, globally available Spotify competitor. OneTune's expansive music library is drawn from music that has…
Hot air balloon straight to the moon
Well it's not quite a hot air balloon, but Arizona space tourism industry start-up World View plans to take travellers on five-hour tours to near…
Weekly App Round Up 2/07/14
Weekly App Round Up is CyberShack's newest segment! Each week we'll be shining a light on the latest and greatest apps available for your phones…
Windows 9 to go back to basics
Windows 9, code named "Threshold", will focus on winning back users skeptical of the touch-centric Windows 8 according to a report published by ZDNet. While…
Is that a charger in your pants?
In collaboration with Nokia, British designer Adrian Sauvage has created the first ever pair of wireless charging trousers. Through the use of inductive charging technology,…
40% of iPhone users will switch if the iPhone 6 doesn’t have a bigger screen
Two in five consumers intending to buy a new iPhone would change their minds if the handset does not have a screen larger than four…
Microsoft’s new flagship smartphone coming to Australia this month
Microsoft's Lumia 930 is making its way to Australia before the month's end, along with the Lumia 635. The Lumia 930 and Lumia 635 are…
Scale The Wall with Oculus Rift at Sydney’s Game of Thrones Exhibit
HBO and Google Play's Game of Thrones Exhibit has brought winter to Sydney, both figuratively and literally. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending…
You’ll need 165 megabit per second internet by 2020
Australians love to complain about their internet speeds, and it doesn't seem like this is going to change. A study conducted in Europe by NL…
