Australian Review: Samsung Series 9 KS9500 65-inch SUHD 4K TV (2016) – Whole lotta HDR
Samsung's made a couple of compromises when it comes to the 65-inch KS9500, but at an asking price of AUD$4,500, they're almost all forgivable. It's…
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Australian Review: Dyson Supersonic – Hairdryers can be exciting too
Dyson's Supersonic is the most excited I've been about a gadget in months. Hairdryers aren't normally the kind of "tech" I talk about on CyberShack,…
Apple Watch 2 said to launch before end of the year
A second generation Apple Watch should be making appearance before the end of the year, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Presumably named the…
CyberShack TV: A look at Samsung Quantum Dot technology
This week on CyberShack TV, I took a look at Samsung's Quantum Dot tech.
Netflix’s simple speed test now has apps for iPhone and Android
Earlier this year, Netflix launched Fast.com, a simple advertisement-free tool designed to help users measure their internet speeds. As of today, Fast is now available…
Not again: Over 900 million Android devices affected by QuadRooter vulnerability
Over 900 million Android devices are said to be impacted by four vulnerabilities related to Qualcomm chipsets. Referred to as QuadRooter, any one of the…
Vaya offering unlimited talk and text for AUD$16 per month
If you're still someone who predominantly uses a phone for making calls, Vaya's latest plan may be for you. The budget telco is now offering…
CyberShack TV: A look at HTC’s midrange smartphones
This week on CyberShack TV, Jess took a look at HTC's midrange smartphones.
Celebrate Samus’ 30th anniversary with a free fan-made Metroid 2 remake
Nintendo might not be doing much to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Metroid and heroine Samus Aran, but that hasn't stopped one eager fan from…
Dropbox takes on Google Docs with Paper
Dropbox is taking on the likes of Google and Microsoft with a new collaborative word processor it calls Paper. Much like Google Docs, Paper is…
CyberShack TV: A look a the Acer Aspire S5
This week on CyberShack TV, Josh took a look at the Acer Aspire S5.
Telstra to start testing superfast 5G network in 2018
Telstra will start testing 5G network technologies in 2018 on the Gold Coast, ahead of a major deployment in 2020. "Telstra is well placed to…
Windows 10 is getting two big updates in 2017
Hot off the heels of Anniversary Update, Microsoft has revealed that is has two big feature updates for Windows 10 scheduled for release in 2017.…
CyberShack TV: A look at Dolby Vision
This week on CyberShack TV, Josh took a look at exciting new piece of TV technology: Dolby Vision.
Facebook gives clickbait the finger
Facebook is cracking down on clickbait, pledging to further reduce the presence of misleading and spammy stories in users' news feeds. "We’ve heard from people…
1Password now offering individual user subscriptions, with a six month free trial
Popular password manager 1Password is moving to a subscription model, where users will have the option to pay USD$2.99 per month rather than an upfront…
Australian on contract pricing for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Pre-orders are now open for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, the company's latest flagship phablet. Outright, Samsung (online and brick and mortar stores), JB Hi-Fi, and…
As Apple contemplates killing the headphone jack, Samsung gives the people what they want with the Note 7
"Want to know what else it comes with? An audio jack," quipped marketing VP Justin Denison as Samsung took the wraps of its newly unveiled…
CyberShack TV: A look at the Alcatel Pop 4
This week on CyberShack TV, Sara took a look at the Alcatel Pop 4.
Instagram really wants to be Snapchat
With its latest update, Instagram introduced "stories", a secondary 24 hour timeline shamelessly stolen from Snapchat. As with Snapchat's feature (which coincidentally, has the same…
CyberShack TV: A look at the HP Spectre 13
This week on CyberShack TV, Sara took a look at HP's ultra-thin Spectre 13. This segment was filmed at a Hockey's Property location. Hockey's Property…
How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
The first major update to Windows 10 - the Windows 10 Anniversary Update - is now available as a free download for anyone running Microsoft's…
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 available in Australia from August 19 for AUD$1,349
On the S Pen front, pressure sensitivity has been doubled to 4,096 levels, with the stylus' tip size now measuring in at 0.7mm. Samsung says…
Epson expands home theatre line-up with HDR projectors
Epson is expanding its home theatre line-up with three new projectors that support playback of HDR content. The three new models - the EH-TW8300, the…
