Local retailers selling LG’s Watch Urbane from September 1
LG today announced that its LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch will be available through Telstra, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman from September 1 for…
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What we think we know: iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Rose Gold If you forked out AUD$14,000 on a rose gold Apple Watch, you'll be happy to know that Apple is expected to give you a…
LG’s G Pad II 10.1 is built to read, not to lead
LG yesterday announced the G Pad II 10.1 - a new mid-to-high-end Android powered tablet - ahead of its official unveiling at the IFA tech…
Game Review: Until Dawn – A Night to Remember
The idea that everyone can die adds to the Until Dawn's already tense atmosphere. I didn't necessarily find the game scary, but it's definitely unnerving.…
Multi-technology mix NBN could now cost over AUD$50 billion
The company formerly known as NBN Co today announced that it now estimates that Australia's National Broadband Network will now cost between AUD$46 billion and…
Samsung is letting American iPhone users try a Galaxy smartphone for just one dollar
Samsung is letting American iPhone users "test drive" its latest Galaxy-branded smartphones for just one U.S. dollar. Dubbed the "Ultimate Test Drive", iPhone owners eager…
Apple launches replacement program for blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras
Apple has launched a replacement program to address a camera issue affecting a "small percentage" of iPhone 6 Plus units. The company says that a…
Australian Review: Motorola Moto G (2015) – Budget gets better
The new Moto G isn't the prettiest device in the world, but it's not a bad looking device by any means. If you're being picky,…
GST to apply to all online purchases from July 2017
All online purchases imported into Australia will be subject to the 10% GST from July 2017. State and territory treasurers today agreed to abolish the…
Federal Court approves TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Federal Court of Australia today approved TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. TPG will take ownership of iiNet at the close of trading on…
Microsoft to unveil Surface Pro 4, new flagship smartphones and new wearable in October
Microsoft is planning a "massive hardware launch" in October where it will unveil the Surface Pro 4, the Band 2, and two new Lumia smartphones,…
Android Wear takes a cue from Apple Watch with interactive watch faces
Google today announced the availability of the first interactive watch faces for its Android Wear smartwatch platform. "Now, with just a tap, your watch face…
Are you still saving money by getting your smartphone on a contract?
The majority of Australia consumers buy their new smartphones on a 24 month contract. Not only does this save us dropping a potential AUD$1,000 in…
How to securely erase your iPhone or Android smartphone
Android Most Android smartphones aren't encrypted out of the box, so securely erasing your device will take a few more steps. Firstly, you'll need to encrypt…
ACCC okays TPG’s acquisition of iiNet
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that it will not oppose TPG's AUD$1.56 billion acquisition of iiNet. iiNet will seek federal court…
Parallels 11 brings Cortana to Mac
Virtualisation software manufacturer Parallels has launched a new version of its self-titled program, optimised for Windows 10 and OS X El Capitan. Notably, Parallels Desktop…
Australian-made Pac-Man 256 now available on Android and iOS
Built by Australian developer Hipster Whale (of Crossy Road fame), Pac-Man 256 is now available as a free download for iOS and Android devices. Pac-Man…
Turnbull introduces Bill to allow high definition broadcasting on all TV channels
Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull today introduced legislation that would allow Australian free-to-air networks to deliver high definition content on their primary channels. Broadcasters are presently…
Google OnHub is a router that “speaks human”, just works
While most think of Google as a software company, it has had reasonable experience within the area of hardware thanks to projects like the Chromebook…
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ on-contract pricing
Sasmung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are now both available for pre-order, and local telcos have revealed what they'll be asking customers who…
Vodafone plan shakeup: Unlimited talk and text on all plans, data controls for family sharing
Vodafone today announced what its calling its biggest "plan shakeup" yet, introducing unlimited talk and text on all plans, and inclusions such as a flat-rate…
Not just for s’mores: Marshmallow is Android M’s official name
Google today revealed that the sixth major version of Android, Android M, will officially be called Marshmallow. First announced at Google I/O earlier this year,…
Samsung Note 5 and S6 Edge+ beat new iPhones to market, launching on September 4
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will go on sale locally from September 4, with pre-orders starting at 4pm today. The Note 5…
Motorola’s new Moto X smartphones coming to Vodafone in September
Motorola today announced that Vodafone will be its exclusive carrier partner for the upcoming local launch of its newly unveiled Moto X Style and Moto…
