…ecosystem and ties the remainder of the products together. In the event of a power outage, the Hub has an internal battery that will keep it alive for six hours and is able to talk directly to compatible products without the need for Wi-Fi. A future software update will enable…
This week on CyberShack, Anthony took at Lenovo’s Y40-80 – a gaming notebook that balances power with portability….
…help sand away some of the operating system’s rough edges. These include battery life optimisation and a power saving mode, a smarter Siri, and split-screen multitasking on certain iPad models. Apple has also made a public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan available, the latest version of its desktop…
Final Thoughts Starting at AUD$1,499, HP’s Spectre x360 is a reasonably good value proposition; it’s a solidly build notebook that backs up attractive design with ample power and an above average trackpad / keyboard combo. My biggest criticism of the Spectre x360 is that it’s bigger than a 13-inch laptop…
…Sony has also tweaked the design of its 500GB model to make it 10% lighter and use 8% less power than the current console. In addition, the new model eschews gloss for an all-matte finish. The new 500GB model will be available in Japan before the month’s end, with a…
…the next day. The legislation, first introduced by Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull in March, will give rights holders the power to compel local internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to international websites that facilitate piracy. Rights holders make requests for an injunction via the Federal Court, which may take…
…this year. On the camera front, HTC says the update improves the rear shooter’s dynamic range and auto exposure balance. Theoretically, this should result in more detailed images with greater colour accuracy, and improve low-light performance. In terms of battery, overall improvements have been made to reduce the power consumption…
…of the year. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Ultra Smash is Mario Tennis’ Wii U debut, and the franchise’s first instalment since 2012. Information is currently scarce, but characters will be able to turn into giant versions of themselves for souped up power shots. The game is scheduled for launch at the…
…discussion locally, including a “three strikes you’re out” approach to combating copyright infringement, and site-blocking legislation. A Senate committee report released last week revealed that Labor would support the Bill, giving rights holders the power to compel local internet service providers to block access to international websites that facilitate piracy….
The Senate committee investigating the government’s proposed site-blocking legislation today offered bipartisan support for the Bill, recommending that Parliament passes it into law. The legislation, first introduced by Communications Minister Malcom Turnbull in March, will give rights holders the power to compel local internet service providers (ISPs) to block access…
Apple today announced the first major software update for the recently released Apple Watch. Dubbed “watchOS 2”, the update will enable the Apple Watch to run applications natively without relying on a paired iPhone for processing power. The Apple Watch will also be able to directly communicate with known wireless…
…for the Galaxy Note 4, and features the addition of a microUSB port. This will allow users to power the headset without draining the connected phone’s battery. The new Gear VR is only compatible with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, and will not work with any other smartphone….