New Pac-Man to be made by Australian developer behind Crossy Road
Bandai Namco today announced that Melbourne-based Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale will be responsible for the next Pac-Man game. Dubbed Pac-Man 256, the title has…
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“Secret Questions” pose security risk according to Google
New research conducted by Google suggests that the "security questions" utilised by web services are neither secure nor reliable enough to work as an account…
CyberShack TV returns on June 27
CyberShack TV will return to Channel Nine on June 27 for its 19th season. Hosts Charlie Brown, Jess Stewart and Anthony Slater will all return…
Next version of iOS to be better optimised for old iPhones and iPads
Apple rumour publication 9 to 5 Mac is reporting that the next version of iOS will eschew new features in favour of a "big focus…
Telstra Samsung Galaxy S5 owners to receive Lollipop update on June 1
Samsung Galaxy S5 owners who purchased their handset through Telstra are due to receive a long-awaited upgrade to Lollipop, the latest version of Android, on…
Outlook.com gets an upgrade focused on collaboration
Microsoft today announced an update to Outlook.com, its web-based email service, introducing new features based around inbox management and collaboration. A key new addition is…
Australian Review: Panasonic Lumix GF7 – A point-and-shoot with premium trimmings
Design Much like Panasonic's excellent LX100, the GF7 is another decidedly retro camera. Taking cues from the cameras of yore, Panasonic have combined a slick…
Dallas Buyers Club to pursue additional Australian pirates
The studio behind Dallas Buyers Club today revealed that it intends to pursue additional Australians who may have pirated the film, on top of the…
OPPO announces two new Australia-bound midrange smartphones
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO last night announced two new midrange handsets, the OPPO R7 (pictured above) and OPPO R7 Plus. The OPPO R7 is the…
Foxtel offering no-contract subscriptions until end of June
Foxtel this week announced a promotion allowing new customers to sign up for its pay TV service without a contract. Traditionally, Foxtel plans are sold…
Facebook Messenger video calling now in Australia
Facebook has quietly launched Facebook Messenger video calling in Australia, allowing one tap, face-to-face conversations in the popular communications app. Video calling has been added…
Adblock Plus now has its own browser for Android
The makers of the popular Adblock Plus extension today announced Adblock Browser for Android, a smartphone browser that blocks online advertisements out of the box.…
LG unveils super-thin “wallpaper” TV
LG has continued the gadget industry’s relentless pursuit of thinness with the unveiling of a concept TV less than a millimetre in thickness. As reported…
Uber drivers to charge GST from August
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) today announced that ridesharing service Uber is now classified as taxi travel, and as such, all drivers must register for…
Apple refreshes 15-inch MacBook Pro, introduces cheaper iMac with Retina Display
Apple today quietly introduced new models of its 15-inch MacBook Pro, and iMac with Retina 5K display. The MacBook Pro now features a Force Touch…
First software update for Apple Watch now available
Apple today released the first update to Watch OS, the Apple Watch's operating system. Dubbed Watch OS 1.0.1, the 51MB update focuses on performance improvements…
iiNet partners with law firm to provide pro-bono services for Dallas Buyers Club downloaders
iiNet yesterday confirmed that it will be working with a law firm who has offered to provide pro-bono services to any customer who has allegedly…
Google bringing self-driving prototype car to public roads
Google’s self-driving car project is about to take a major step forward, with the company due to begin testing its prototype vehicles on public roads…
Oculus halts development for Mac and Linux
Oculus VR over the weekend confirmed that it has indefinitely dropped OS X and Linux compatibility from the Oculus Rift development roadmap. While the team…
This is the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs movie
Universal Pictures today released the first official trailer for its upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. Penned by Aaron Sorkin of West Wing-fame, the Danny Boyle directed…
Lily Camera is an autonomous drone built for sky-high selfies
Drones have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and that trend looks set to continue with the global commercial drone market estimated to…
Australian Review: Axiom Verge – Something old, something new
Axiom Verge starts with a lab accident which sends the playable character, Trace, to another world called Sudra. While there, Trace hears a disembodied voice…
Windows 10 won’t be free for pirates after all
Microsoft over the weekend confirmed that users running non-genuine versions of Windows will not receive a free upgrade to Windows 10. While Windows chief Terry…
Labor’s Budget Reply big on technology, science and education
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten last night delivered the Labor Party’s response to the Federal Budget in a speech heavy with support for technology, education and…
