Australian Review: Windows 10 – Two steps forward
Final Thoughts So I guess the question is, should you upgrade? There's a few answers, but there are very few reasons to hold off on…
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Motorola promises bigger batteries, better cameras and lower prices with its three new smartphones
Motorola overnight announced three new smartphones: a 2015 update to the Moto G, the mid-range Moto X Play, and the high-end Moto X Style (pictured…
Stagefright: Android’s gaping hole lets hackers take over your phone with a text message
Researchers at Zimperium Mobile Security have discovered a new vulnerability in Android smartphones that allows hackers to remotely access a device by simply sending a…
Sony brings two new budget smartphones to Australia
Sony today announced local pricing and availability for two of its new lower end smartphones, the Xperia E4g and the Xperia C4. Telstra will be…
Brandis lashes out at Labor over data retention doubts
Attorney General George Brandis has accused Labor of not treating national security as a priority, following the party's decision to review its support for the…
Samsung to unveil Galaxy Note 5 on August 14, expected to race new iPhone to market
Samsung today confirmed that it will make its next major smartphone announcement, presumably the Galaxy Note 5, on August 13 as part of an Unpacked…
My neighbours’ Netflix usage is crippling my internet, but at least I don’t have to rebuffer
Since Netflix's launch at end of March, you might have noticed that your internet seems slower. It might not be slower all the time, but…
95% of iiNet shareholders in favour of TPG takeover
95.09% of iiNet shareholders today voted in favour of a TPG takeover that will see the company acquired for AUD$1.56 billion. Rival internet service provider…
What? There’s another Steve Jobs movie?
Magnolia Pictures over the weekend released the first trailer for Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, a new documentary described as an "unflinching look"…
Australian Review: Samsung Series 8 55JS8000 55-inch SUHD TV – Going Quantum
Design The JS8000 is a rare slight in Samsung's TV line up; it's flat. Regular readers will know that while I don't hate curved TVs,…
What do you mean Minecraft 3 isn’t real? Fake sequels have infected thousands of Android devices
Non-existent sequels to popular applications have infected as many as 100,000 Android smartphones with what's known as a "Porn Clicker Trojan". Internet security software manufacturer…
Telstra streaming Splendour sets on Sunday
Didn't make it to Byron for Splendour in the Grass? Telstra will be streaming sets live from the festival starting from 5pm on Sunday. While…
Virgin announces new plans with double data and data rollover
Virgin Mobile today announced a new series of post-paid plans, calling itself the "first and only Aussie telco to offer double data plus data rollover".…
Pack your bags and buckle in: NASA discovers “close cousin” to Earth 1,400 light years away
NASA today announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, the first Earth-like planted in a "habitable zone" around a sun-like star. Described as a "bigger, older cousin…
Australian Review: House of Marley Liberate XLBT – Bass for buck
It's easy to dismiss House of Marley as an exercise in branding, capitalising on Bob Marley's name in the same way that Beats leveraged Dr.…
Xbox One mouse and keyboard support not “far away”
Micosoft's Head of Xbox Phil Spencer today confirmed that keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One isn't "far away". While the Xbox One can…
Uber is making free ice cream deliveries on Friday
Ridesharing service Uber will again be delivering ice cream direct to customers' doors between 11am and 5pm on Friday. Drivers in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth,…
It’s not about size, it’s how you use it: Parrot’s fun new MiniDrones are coming to Australia in September
French drone manufacturer Parrot is bringing 13 new MiniDrone models to the Australian market in September this year, following the success of its 2014 range.…
Government research confirms rampant piracy, casts doubts on three-strike scheme
A new report on online copyright infringement published by the Department of Communications claims that over five million Australian internet users pirated content in the…
Dude, where’s my Jeep? Hackers remotely run SUV off the road
Security experts have exposed a vulnerability in the Chrysler-built Jeep Cherokee's operating system that has allowed hackers to remotely take control of the vehicle and…
CyberShack TV: A look at LG’s 65-inch 4K OLED TV
Last week on CyberShack TV, Maddie took a look at LG's AUD$10,000 4K OLED TV. Click here for our review of its smaller 55-inch brother.
Australian drone start-up completes US’ first government approved drone delivery, but MIA locally
Australian drone start-up Flirtey last week completed the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved drone delivery in the United States, carrying pharmaceuticals and other medical…
HP adds to Aussie PC range ahead of Windows 10 launch
As part of its 2015 line-up, HP has redesigned its Pavilion All-In-One PCs (pictured above) with an increased focus on aesthetics, highlighted by an edge-to-edge…
G’day, I’m Cortana: Microsoft’s virtual assistant to be localised for Australian users
Australia is among the first countries scheduled to receive a localised version of Cortana following launch of Windows 10. Cortana, Microsoft's answer to Siri and…
